Zebra billy problem..

[Rain man]

Hi I was wondering if anyone else had this issue..
I bought a 12cm billy and it has the small plate thing that sits on top, then the lid sits on top of that. I found it quite heavy and decided i didn't want to carry the plate part, but now the lid rattles and will just fall off. Is this just a problem everyone has or do u all use the plate? Just wondereing cheers.

 

[big_swede]

Hi rain man

I put my wash kit and some eating utensils in the pot, and a dish towel on top. A small corner of the towel goes on the outside, then I put the whole thing in a tight bag, this configuration keeps it almost silent.

cheers

 

[scanker]

I do use the plate part, but I use a webbing strap from a Trangia to pass through the lid and around the billy to secure it. I think the lid stays fast if you still have the white plastic clips on the bale arm - I took mine off.

 

[C_Claycomb]

Yup, that is how they are made.
I don't use the silly little dish, it is too heavy for the amount of food that you can get in it, it can't be used for much of anything else, you burn your fingers if you put hot food in it because it is so hard to hold and it makes packing things into the billy more difficult.

I always carry my pot in a bag, it keeps the rest of my gear from getting covered in soot and by having it wound tight to the pot it stops the lid from rattling about.

 

[Rain man]

thanks guys, that's answered all my questions. )

 

[Zammo]

I have mine stored in a bespoke welsh pouch made by John Fenna on here:


http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24775

 

[Wayland]

I drilled holes in my 10cm dish / tray thingy and use it as a steamer / sieve thingy instead.

 

[maynman]

I drilled holes in my dish, and it works very well. Not only for steaming , but for heating up food without drying it out,, lets face it , its not big enough for anything else.