Zebra billy`s whats the best

[BILLy]

Hi
I am looking for a zebra Billy, I see zebra do two differant types, one with a plastic looking clasp that holds down the lid, and another that ive seen on Ray`s site that doesnt have the clasps.
Can anyone enlighten me the pros and cons on these or has one super seeded the other?
Thanks
Bill

 

[Mesquite]

Ignore the plastic catches.

The first time you use them over a fire they'll start to melt and you'll end up ripping the off.

Other than that there's no difference.

 

[mountainm]

Can I ask why the zebra? There are both better and cheaper alternatives.

 

[BILLy]

Can I ask why the zebra? There are both better and cheaper alternatives.

No reason really, If I can get the same quality at a cheeper price I am all for that, do you have anything in mind?
Thanks

 

[mountainm]

I got an msr one in a sale and it's very good. Are you after stainless or aluminium?

 

[ozzy1977]

What would be a better alternative?

 

[BILLy]

I got an msr one in a sale and it's very good. Are you after stainless or aluminium?

I like the idea of alu for the weight aspect and stainless for its ability to clean up and not stain

 

[mountainm]

I like the idea of alu for the weight aspect and stainless for its ability to clean up and not stain

There's loads of cheaper options in aluminium
http://www.ronniesunshines.com/billy-can-tins-pots-pans-set.html

 

[BILLy]

There's loads of cheaper options in aluminium
http://www.ronniesunshines.com/billy-can-tins-pots-pans-set.html

Thanks
Do you or any one know of a type that when the lid is on if you turn it upside down it doesnt leak out, ( just thinking of something that i might incorperate) sealable lid so to speek

 

[mountainm]

It would need a rubber seal to be leak proof, which then wouldn't be fireproof.

 

[ozzy1977]

I cant think of a leak proof cooking pot as most would have a rubber seal which would melt.

 

[BILLy]

I am thinking maybe a lid has a built in seal and can be taken off when using it to cook, sounds like i want my cake and eat it, but if I dont ask i dont no
Thanks for your help guys

 

[mountainm]

I am thinking maybe a lid has a built in seal and can be taken off when using it to cook, sounds like i want my cake and eat it, but if I dont ask i dont no
Thanks for your help guys

I have one like that. Got it from eBay. It's a food storage tin. You'd need to fit your own bail.

 

[ozzy1977]

You wont remember to take it off every time, and end up with a stuck pot lid

 

[Will_]

Hi
I am looking for a zebra Billy, I see zebra do two differant types, one with a plastic looking clasp that holds down the lid, and another that ive seen on Ray`s site that doesnt have the clasps.
Can anyone enlighten me the pros and cons on these or has one super seeded the other?
Thanks
Bill

No idea why that would be.
"Please note that the Zebra Billy Cans sold through Woodlore do not include the optional lid-locking clips." From Ray's site.
I bought one from them a few months ago and it did have the plastic clips. I took them straight off though.
The Zebra billy is a tough bit of kit. Heavier than aluminium but really solid billy can. The standard handle is a bit awkward. Lots of people change it for a wire, but I'm happy enough with it as it is.

 

[Jared]

Thanks
Do you or any one know of a type that when the lid is on if you turn it upside down it doesnt leak out, ( just thinking of something that i might incorperate) sealable lid so to speek

Klean Kanteen have single walled fuel containers, where the silicone seal is in the lid.

So you could feasibly cook in the pot without lid, though would have to rig some kind of bail/handle. Also they're pretty small largest is ~470ml, but maybe good for a bimble.

http://www.kleankanteen.com/products/klean-kanteen-food-canisters.php