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As per title .....
I'm trying to find somewhere on the net that sells zebra billy cans.
Particularly the 10cm one.
Anyone ?
As per title .....
I'm trying to find somewhere on the net that sells zebra billy cans.
Particularly the 10cm one.
Anyone ?Does it have to be Zebra, as they are in short supply. many people here have made their own 10cm billy cans from stainless steel coffee jars, which can be had from pound shops for a few quid
Woodlore are about the only place with stock - but not the 10cm sadly. Have bought a few things off them over the last couple of years and they are not always the most expensive option. As a bonus the service is great too. (Sadly my Postie now associates me with "That bushcraft chappie - Bear". The ignorant fool!
Having said that, do you really want something so small? I have the 12cm and it is ok for large solo meals or sharing with a friend. Try sharing with the 10cm and you would both go hungry!
bushwacker bob
14-10-2008, 14:03
Does it have to be Zebra, as they are in short supply. many people here have made their own 10cm billy cans from stainless steel coffee jars, which can be had from pound shops for a few quid
our local pound shop sells everything for £1. Thats why we call it the pound shop.;)
Zebra billies are made in malaysia and are hard to find in the UK or expensive when you do. IIRC that chap Mears sells them from his website.
spiritofold
14-10-2008, 14:07
Theres a few ebay shops that sell them, and when i last looked for one not long ago there was a US supplier on ebay who was selling them for quite good money, even with the postage.
As others have said.
My only thoughts are these:
Firstly, as someone has already said, a 10cm can is not that big. 12cm is about right. Save money by buying the right thing to start with.
Secondly, also as someone else has said, rather than buy an expensive billy can, think a bit more laterally. Those small stainless steel tea and coffee containers from Morrisons, Sainsburys and Poundland et al are exactly the same. If you look on the 'hobo stove' thread you can see how some people have adapted them by adding wire handles. And whilst you're buying your budget billy you can buy another steel pot to make a hobo stove as well! Again, you'll save a bit of money on this option that can be spent elsewhere.
our local pound shop sells everything for £1. Thats why we call it the pound shop.;)
Zebra billies are made in malaysia and are hard to find in the UK or expensive when you do. IIRC that chap Mears sells them from his website.My local pound shops sells nothing that costs a pound it's either more or less, never exactly a pound.
maybe I should have said "pound shop type shop"
:lmao:
I'm also making the assumption that these ---> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270282788169
are not billy cans but some sort of small storage jar ???
They do look interesting though :)
saddle_tramp
14-10-2008, 14:29
seen 10cm stainless mugs for sale in a few poundshops. you dont get a lid, but an old stainless teapot lid aint hard to find at a boot sale. 10cm really is more mug size than pot size tho
I'm also making the assumption that these ---> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270282788169
are not billy cans but some sort of small storage jar ???
They do look interesting though :)
I've looked at these a few times, considering whether or not tit would be feasable to turn one into a hobo type stove. Haven't seen one in the flesh tho, so keep holding off.
Yes, to your question, they were designed as lunch boxes in India and are gaining in popularity again.
Simon
Jedadiah
14-10-2008, 14:43
Hi,
yep, Zebra's, particularly 10cm one's are a little thin on the ground and have been for 12 months or so. If i may be so bold as to suggest an alternative? Lurch (a member here) has an on-line Bushcraft shop and sell's tatonka billies for a very reasonable price. Shortcut here:
http://www.lakelandbushcraft.co.uk/
You may do well to consider these as an alternative. All the best.;)
spiritofold
14-10-2008, 14:44
Why the supply problems with zebra stuff?
The Tatonka pans really are first rate
Why the supply problems with zebra stuff?
I believe there was a minimum order from Zebra in Thailand, you have to fill a container! Obviously, not many places want a container of billy cans sat in their warehouse!
10 cm is really small, you can get a cup the same size for a few quid, albeit without a lid. Speak to Addo, his is pretty gucci as it also has markings on the side for measurement.
pentrekeeper
14-10-2008, 16:24
I am led to believe that Mr Mears, Woodlore is now the sole uk importer for Zebra billy cans and they will not suppply any other outlets, thus cornering the uk market for these items. :(
I have a 1L Tatonka billy and its a great little bit of kit! Got it from www.lakelandbushcraft.co.uk AKA lurch.
Dan
As Dan and Rik have said, take a look at the Tatonka pans they`re equally as good if not better.
For some reason they call them kettles though ?
Personally I`ve got some Bulldog pans which nest inside each other, I`ve had them for over 20 years now and they`re still going strong.
As Dan and Rik have said, take a look at the Tatonka pans they`re equally as good if not better.
For some reason they call them kettles though ?
Personally I`ve got some Bulldog pans which nest inside each other, I`ve had them for over 20 years now and they`re still going strong.
Rich, don't start me off about the Bulldog pans, mine are @40 years old :) love them to bits. You can get clones on eBay for about £15 for the set of three but they are aluminium so not 'bushcrafty' enough for some :rolleyes:
ebay item 380061924549
£14.95 delivered
Trangia billy is ally, nothing wrong with it! I reckon it would work well over an open fire too, the bail arm is pretty substantial.
I got a 10cm billy from Ben's Backwoods here
http://www.bensbackwoods.com/servlet/Detail?no=349
Although in the States he's happy to send stuff over and is very reasonable too
I've looked at these a few times, considering whether or not tit would be feasable to turn one into a hobo type stove. Haven't seen one in the flesh tho, so keep holding off.
Yes, to your question, they were designed as lunch boxes in India and are gaining in popularity again.
Simon
I have recently bought a set of these and I really can't see any way that one of these can be converted to a stove, there is a metal strap around the bottom can and all the cans are solid so i can see that either the food will burn or the entire contraption might explode (COOL!!!).
I think that they do a sterling job of transporting hot food but I don't think that there is a way to cook in them.
Of course I am aware that you lot are an imaginative bunch so I guess that someone will come up with a way to add a cooker on a strange contraption to get a brew!!!
I've looked at these a few times, considering whether or not tit would be feasable to turn one into a hobo type stove. Haven't seen one in the flesh tho, so keep holding off.
Yes, to your question, they were designed as lunch boxes in India and are gaining in popularity again.
Simon
I have recently bought a set of these and I really can't see any way that one of these can be converted to a stove, there is a metal strap around the bottom can and all the cans are solid so i can see that either the food will burn or the entire contraption might explode (COOL!!!).
I think that they do a sterling job of transporting hot food but I don't think that there is a way to cook in them.
Of course I am aware that you lot are an imaginative bunch so I guess that someone will come up with a way to add a cooker on a strange contraption to get a brew!!!
SEE HERE (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29032) for my Tiffin stove.
Told you some devil would have worked out a way! I knew as soon as I said that it couldn't be done that someone would show me different!!!