View Full Version : Zebra billy anywhere ??
Paullyfuzz
01-12-2007, 23:05
Does anybody know of anywhere that has em in stock, or are they still as rare as rocking horse ****e ?
deepcmonkey
01-12-2007, 23:32
Ray mears' site has um
Paullyfuzz
02-12-2007, 20:55
ebay have em 2
Nope, just checked. Both Ebay UK and Ebay international aint got any. Loads of billy/cooking pots, but no Zebra ones.
Cheers,
Paul
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/billy-can-billie-Loop-Handle-TEAPOT-Pot-16cmdia-new_W0QQitemZ270157422847QQihZ 017QQcategoryZ16036QQtcZphotoQ QcmdZViewItem
I got one from this place on ebay, just now its only tiffin pots and kettle, but you could email them...
rancid badger
02-12-2007, 21:55
there's a shed full in Africa, well zebra's anyway, they might not all be called billy.:D
No seriously though, have you tried googling zebra cookware? thats how I got mine, it was a normal pot's and pan's type place, as opposed to camping/bushcraft etc.
I'll have a look myself in a minute!
Regards
R.B.
rancid badger
02-12-2007, 22:15
Try Culinox paullyfuzz-thats where I got mine,( oh lordy! it's the memory first followed by the looks) I actually rang them up as they didn't have them advertised at the time.
saying that, I've just been on the site and all they appear to have are teapots and tiffin carriers- although they do now have a "bushcraft" header-any way good luck!
R.B.
Pro adventure did have them on there website but out of Stock until oct/Nov i rang a while back and they where still waiting but ive noticed they have finally taken them of the website. I dont know if thay have given up or are fed up with phone calls asking
ATB
Duncan
PS finally got a 14cm in mint of here :D
pothunter
03-12-2007, 10:46
I have one on order with Greenman Bushcraft, expecting delivery this month.
Pothunter.
Whats the fuss about with these pots, thats all they are, pots, get another brand:rolleyes:
pothunter
03-12-2007, 11:25
Hi rik_uk3
That was my initial thought when I could not find one readily available however I dont like aluminum and many of the alternatives are poorly made. Having said that a catering bean can will boil water just as well.
Pothunter.
Ogri the trog
03-12-2007, 11:30
Hi rik_uk3
That was my initial thought when I could not find one readily available however I dont like aluminum and many of the alternatives are poorly made. Having said that a catering bean can will boil water just as well.
Pothunter.
Thats the way,
Buy a stainless biscuit tin and spend a few hours in the shed nailing on a handle and lid lifter - job done :cool:
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r164/ogrithetrog/pots1001Small.jpg
ATB
Ogri the trog
Spot on Og, well said chap :You_Rock_
deepcmonkey
03-12-2007, 12:07
Have you tried Ray's site, they have them in stock, the 12cm can is 50p more than one from Bison (who dont have any) and the larger ones are cheaper on Ray's site.
if all else fails mate, try these, they are stainless and good quality.
http://www.proadventure.co.uk/acatalog/Tatonka_Stainless_Steel_Loop_h andled_pot_and_deep_lid_pan_1_ 6L_camp_fire_pot.html#akettle1 6l
if all else fails mate, try these, they are stainless and good quality.
http://www.proadventure.co.uk/acatalog/Tatonka_Stainless_Steel_Loop_h andled_pot_and_deep_lid_pan_1_ 6L_camp_fire_pot.html#akettle1 6l
Still small size and expensive, how you going to cook a proper meal for two in that pan:rolleyes:
Not zebra, but its SS
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STAINLESS-CAMPING-7-PC-FAMILY-SIZE-COOK-SET-caravan_W0QQitemZ130172355718Q QihZ003QQcategoryZ16036QQrdZ1Q QssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
pothunter
04-12-2007, 16:12
Ogri, I'm impressed did you make all those from biscuit tins!
Pothunter.
myheadsashed
05-12-2007, 18:53
Has anyone seen the zebra mug with coffee filter for sale in the UK.
Can only find them at sundogoutfitter in the States.
myheadsashed
05-12-2007, 18:56
Ray Mears has a new site up!
stevesteve
05-12-2007, 23:51
I'm with Ogri, my whole kit was made from 'found' stuff.
A Woolworths SS cutlery strainer, a pair of cut down tent pegs and a SS pot with lid sold as a tea caddy.
It all folds up into itself and I keep my fire steel and some tinder in a placcy bag inside the billy.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n71/stevestevephoto/Bushcraft/hobo_fold_sm.jpg
Here it is unpacked. The pegs go through the strainer and the pot sits on them.
The handle (coat hanger wire with a bamboo handle) clips into place.
The lid has a knob that I turned from scrap and as it fits so well I had to drill a vent to stop the lid blowing off when it boils.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n71/stevestevephoto/Bushcraft/hobo_unfold_sm.jpg
Brewing up!
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n71/stevestevephoto/Bushcraft/hobo_lit_sm.jpg
The folding SS steamer (Ikea) catches any embers and protects the grass. Anyone for tea?
Jedadiah
06-12-2007, 09:17
Nice one Stevesteve, very similar to Waylands 'Morrisons buiscuit tin. I have something like that as well, but i have to confess that i use a 12cm Zebra with it. I personally don't think the Zebra's are too expensive (when you can get hold of them) but i also see the benefits of 'recycling' found stuff. Improvise and Adapt.:D
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/SundogOutfitter
apperas to have them, in USA
Ogri the trog
07-12-2007, 20:21
Ogri, I'm impressed did you make all those from biscuit tins!
Pothunter.
Sorry for the late reply Pothunter,
Erm kindof - there are two made from Morrisons small SS biscuit tins, one from a large SS Morrisons biscuit tin and a 12 cm zebra for size comparison. I also made the tripod which collapses down to just over 2 feet long.
I did some fiddling about with collapseable fire boxes as well but I've still not come up with an ideal set-up to go into a dedicated brew kit.
ATB
Ogri the trog
nobby knight
08-12-2007, 13:31
hi there i think a sundog outfitters on evilbay sale them if that helps.