View Full Version : Pocket cooker seconds ebay £9.50 Free P&P
Spikey DaPikey
15-03-2007, 17:20
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140096603050&rd=1&rd=1
Dont know seller etc...
Seen them on here before, so i've brought one :)
Six left so i belive.....
Same as this thread HERE (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/printthread.php?t=5919)
weekend_warrior
15-03-2007, 17:22
Nice one centurion! :D
Green Arrow
15-03-2007, 17:35
nice one I have just bought one too
:)
Graham_S
15-03-2007, 18:29
me too, i've been after one of these for ages.
Country Trader, Trek Direct, both have the same thing in common, Drew Love Jones. Thought I hadn't seen him about in a while, I bought my first F1 blank from him.
nice one I have just bought one too
:)
Bugg er missed the last one by seconds :aargh4:
havingagiraffe
16-03-2007, 18:42
Bugg er missed the last one by seconds :aargh4:
They've been relisted... :)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140097313172&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4 _PCN_BIX&refitem=140096603050&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget
Spikey DaPikey
16-03-2007, 18:53
Good update :D
Ogri the trog
16-03-2007, 19:13
You wouldn't believe how long I'd been waiting to see these for sale again, nor the long face last night when they were all gone. I think I got in there just in time tonight though - cheers Spikey and Havingagiraffe, good call indeed
ATB
Ogri the trog
They've been relisted... :)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140097313172&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4 _PCN_BIX&refitem=140096603050&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget
im obviously not destined to get one My ebay account wont work
:rant: :aargh4: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Dunc
Cheers! Just ordered the next to last one of this batch.
Tom
:-{D)
Spikey DaPikey
16-03-2007, 20:54
Looks like there's 5 left......
I have had one of these for a while, they are very handy, easy to use and carry, however, it is not so easy to start your fire in it, i like to get a flame then put it into the stove, but they are good fun, so play around and enjoy!
dean2 :D
Oops, I never could count, must have put, er, more on than I thought.
One, two, many...
;-{D)
Tom
twisted firestarter
20-03-2007, 20:03
thanks for the post Spikey, mine arrived today from Trek Direct and it has no faults whatsoever,
I love the compact design so much it has gone straight into my 'must take' kit bag :You_Rock_
British Red
20-03-2007, 20:52
For those who may be interested a mini review....
The stove folded
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/155/428310013_64d6dc2200.jpg
Opened
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/428310023_eaf2bf2af7.jpg
In Use
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/182/428310024_b089b6d1a8.jpg
General construction...more flimsy than I expected...basically stamped sheet metal and far from robust hinges
In use...better than expected. The trap to load fuel is a nice feature and it is more effective than a small cook fire in that it directs heat upwards onto the pan quite well. Good for a 10cm (shown) or 12cm billy (ideal) - probably nothing above a 14cm pan size though
Worth the £9.50 I paid - not worth the normal selling price!
Red
Spikey DaPikey
20-03-2007, 22:10
Mine arrived as well today :)
Happy with it, and yes, it is flimsy(ish) but im happy with the price i paid.
Also like the funky purple bag !!
Brew time tomorrow ;)
There are more up for sale at that price again...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140098738060&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4 _PCN_BIX&refitem=140097313172&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget
Ogri the trog
20-03-2007, 22:22
Yes yes ditto ditto,
Haven't got it fired up yet but I recon they feel pretty solid once they're all clipped together - certainly on a par with my homemade Nimblewill and others that I've been toying with. Mine had a camo pouch, and the only thing I could find that was "second" quality was a tear in the corner of the box, very pleased so far. I've given the split pins a squeeze with a pair of pliers to slim down the width and help it slip into the pouch a little easier. Oh and I echo the price comments - worth the seconds price but steep at the normal price.
ATB
Ogri the trog
There are more up for sale at that price again...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140098738060&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4 _PCN_BIX&refitem=140097313172&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget
Just bought one I can't wait to get it and try it out!:D
Thanks for the heads up!!
Mine arrived as well, just with a damaged box. I'll take it for a walk tomorrow and have a play. I noticed the company was Israeli, I vaguely remember that these were issue items in their army. Can anyone confirm?
All the best
Tom
well Ebay have sorted my account but i cant use register my email for 30 days
:cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :bluThinki :censored: :banghead: :banghead: :rant: :rant:
Matt Weir
21-03-2007, 11:07
well Ebay have sorted my account but i cant use register my email for 30 days
:cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :bluThinki :censored: :banghead: :banghead: :rant: :rant:
FGYT,
If you want me to buy one for you then you paypal me the cash then I will do that for you mate.
Silverback
21-03-2007, 11:25
For those who may be interested a mini review....
The stove folded
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/155/428310013_64d6dc2200.jpg
Opened
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/428310023_eaf2bf2af7.jpg
In Use
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/182/428310024_b089b6d1a8.jpg
General construction...more flimsy than I expected...basically stamped sheet metal and far from robust hinges
In use...better than expected. The trap to load fuel is a nice feature and it is more effective than a small cook fire in that it directs heat upwards onto the pan quite well. Good for a 10cm (shown) or 12cm billy (ideal) - probably nothing above a 14cm pan size though
Worth the £9.50 I paid - not worth the normal selling price!
RedNice review Red - I was considering one of these but eventually went for the Woodland Edge stove instead. At this new price I suppose I could stretch to both now :D
What do you think they will be like longevity wise?
Ogri the trog
21-03-2007, 11:33
What do you think they will be like longevity wise?
HI Silverback,
Being essentially cheaply made, if they are abused, then they'll proably rust out in a year or two. If however, you take the time to clean after use and store dry etc, I can't see that there be an issue for many years. I won't put an actual number of years because people are likely to take it as gospel and want me to answer why theirs fell to bits after so long!
Like all things, look after it, and it will look after you!
ATB
Ogri the trog
Silverback
21-03-2007, 11:35
HI Silverback,
Being essentially cheaply made, if they are abused, then they'll proably rust out in a year or two. If however, you take the time to clean after use and store dry etc, I can't see that there be an issue for many years. I won't put an actual number of years because people are likely to take it as gospel and want me to answer why theirs fell to bits after so long!
Like all things, look after it, and it will look after you!
ATB
Ogri the trogGreat reply - Thanks :)
Matt Weir
25-03-2007, 09:49
The are re-listed...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140100062489
and hopfully thanks to Matt's :notworthy :notworthy generosity i have one
:headbang: :headbang: :beerchug: :beerchug: :red: :red: :red:
Cheers Matt
ATB
Duncan
Matt Weir
25-03-2007, 12:28
Nay bother Dunc.
Ogri the trog
25-03-2007, 12:32
Tried mine out yesterday on the way home from work. Not ideal conditions as there was a bracing wind blowing right into the stove (which was good for the updraught, but also kept the mug cold). It took two charges of sticks to bring half a US canteen mug of water to tea making temperature, thanks to the wind, but I had no place to shelter other than right beside a road. I'll spark it up again soon to give it a better trial as I'm sure it should neither take that long nor that much fuel to heat one mug of water. It cooled quickly after removing the mug,such that it was cold enough to pack back up long before the tea was finished. The pouch will make it convenient to carry as part of a belt kit for bimbles in the woods, I just need to learn how to drive it properly.
Ogri the trog
Danceswithhelicopters
25-03-2007, 16:52
A sheet of newspaper folded up slides in the pouch and scrunched up in the cooker it is a good starter.
Spikey DaPikey
26-03-2007, 13:24
Used mine the other day for a quick brew and to heat a ratpack meal. Was quite impressed with it, as its easy to load, funnels the flame just where needed, and it ddnt need a lot of fuel :) Well worth the £9 i paid for it, but i wouldnt pay the full price.
Happy Spikey :)
I recieved mine today, the seller had written a note saying he couldn't be bothered to dig through his stock for a seconds item so he said that he had sent me a top quality one, I must admit there wasn't any visible damage not even any creases in the box it came in, therefore I am very happy.
I can't wait to give it a go!
Got mine today ( Cheers again Matt :D )
yep little flimsy maybe but just needs a bit of TLC
definatly a second this one as the pouch is a bit ruff and dirty. rusty on one corner and a little bent But nothing to stop it working fine :D
Recone i can fit my Combat Wok on it :eek: :D :D :D
ATB
Duncan
Matt Weir
27-03-2007, 11:08
HORAYYYYYYYYY :lmao: Glad I could help :)
Got mine today ( Cheers again Matt :D )
yep little flimsy maybe but just needs a bit of TLC
definatly a second this one as the pouch is a bit ruff and dirty. rusty on one corner and a little bent But nothing to stop it working fine :D
Recone i can fit my Combat Wok on it :eek: :D :D :D
ATB
Duncan
fits the Wok a treat
Bushcraft Stir fry any one :D
I really need to stop these impulse buys, but at this price I just couldn't resist. The seller still has 6 left (at the time of posting) on the current listing (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pocket-Cooker-wood-burning-camping-stove-SECONDS_W0QQitemZ140101204552Q QcategoryZ16036QQssPageNameZWD VWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem).
Justin Time
27-03-2007, 13:02
Recone i can fit my Combat Wok on it :eek: :D :D :D
Combat Wok? tell us more... love cooking with the wok, and have some Balti dishes too but they're just a bit too wee.
:D from the Chinese Supermarkets they do cheap Woks palin steel good thickness and in 3 sizes
the smallest is 8" across and 2.5 " deep ideal size for one. and only about £5 ish
(mind you last one i bought was 10yrs ago at least :D )
ive got 2 left my first the real combat Wok i cut of the original handle and welded on a Nut for fixing a detatchable handle. Used to stow it upside down on the top of the bergan under the top pouch. quick and easy to use, easy to clean and you can do Chips in um :eek: . Nice on exercise.
remember one of the reasons they are used in the areas they came from is that they are very fuel effecent .
Combat Wok was just he joke name for it folded down small and after you chucked the hot stirfry at your attacker you could wack em with it its a solid bit of steel
Course if your going to sharpen the rim what grind would you use :lmao:
Stir fry Rabbit mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
ATB
Duncan
I've managed to grab one; let you know my views when it arrives (I'm meant to be *not* buying new kit at the moment :rolleyes:)
What's a combat wok?
bothyman
27-03-2007, 15:22
I received one yesterday and was surprised how heavy it was.
I must be the odd one out ,as It was thicker than I thought it was going to be.
The hinge does seem a little weak but nothing that can't be fixed if it does break.
I got it to use with my Swedish Army Mess Kit as it will come in handy when not in stealth mode.
MickT :rolleyes:
Received mine this morning. Nice little bit of kit for the price, with no obvious defects on mine, but I wouldn't have paid full price for it. Haven't tested it under fire :) yet, but will do this week.
Here's a video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbR5nhLM2i0) (not mine) of the cooker in action.
Of course the important question is... does anyone know of a folding billy? :D
madrussian
02-04-2007, 21:52
I'm going camping the the family this weekend. Plan on trying out my pocket cooker then. I had bought two from Sportsmansguide.com here in the states. I'll let you know how it works for me.
Well first why not put your wood in the door like a real stove. Not from the top plus the wood to long also to much to start of with.If the wood is shorter that front door can be used as damper. Now hear is a tip get a pair of pruning shears to cut up you wood.I hope this can be off help.
bikething
02-04-2007, 22:57
Well first why not put your wood in the door like a real stove. Not from the top plus the wood to long also to much to start of with.If the wood is shorter that front door can be used as damper. Now hear is a tip get a pair of pruning shears to cut up you wood.I hope this can be off help.
well he did say it WASN'T his ;)
Hi do you know anybody that has these folding pocket cookers for sale in the uk,
thanks
paul