Camp kettle

[freespin]

Hi guys,
I am off on my travels soon and need a decent quality kettle to use on open fires and on top of a woodburning stove.
Most of the ones I have seen around here dont look like they will last 3 months never mind the 1 year will be away.
Any suggestions.............. type of kettle and supplier.
Many thanks F:)

[Limaed]

Hi Freespin

Check out this recent thread: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41447&highlight=msr+kettle

Ed

[freespin]

Cheers mate...... already have a msr kettle. Im looking for something a bit more heavy duty, something I can leave on the stove or fire 'simmering' perhaps something about 2 ltr capacity.
I had a excellent ally one seconded from a builing site........ but as always I gave it to the locals when I finished a 8 month overland Africa trip.
Guess I should try a builders merchants!

[verloc]

what I have is this little beast (http://www.seamarknunn.com/acatalog/info_CU31046.html)- have had it for years now and use it on the gas stove, on the BBQ and over a wood stove outside in the garden, gets used everyday and still going strong. Not cheap but dam good without going cast,

http://www.seamarknunn.com/acatalog/2444_l.jpg

[freespin]

Cheers verloc............ I do like that kettle.
regards f

[sandbender]

What about an Eagle Products Stalartikler, very tough and well made kettles :D

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c124/sandbender/bushcraft/gear/Stalartikler.jpg

[johnnytheboy]

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat602009-cat570001-cat20114&id=0003906514754a&navCount=2&podId=0003906&parentId=&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=QX&rid=&parentType=&indexId=cat20114&hasJS=true

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?type=product&cmCat=Related_IPL_514754&id=0006331510164a

I have one of the cheaper enamel ones i use it for coffee but you could take the perculator bit out no bother

[British Red]

Swan :)

Its the only way to go - just don't travel far

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/3653975173_a10e721e65.jpg

Just about the right size for you too

[Shewie]

The annoying this is you can't even pick up a nice old cast iron one cheap these days, all the la-dee-da's are buying them for their Agas.

I think Gelert do a fair sized alu one with a metal handle, not sure how it would do in the long run though.

Car boot sales might through up some bargains, but the idea of getting up at 6 o'clock to go shopping with swmbo puts me off somewhat.


I was looking for the same thing a few nights ago

I thought these looked interesting .....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Carp-fishing-Tackle-Set-up-Stainless-Steel-Kettle_W0QQitemZ390049340428QQ cmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGo ods_FishingAcces_RL?hash=item5 ad0c09c0c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C39 %3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C 293%3A1%7C294%3A200

Maybe this with a modded handle - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LARGE-6-PINT-STOVE-KETTLE-CAMPING-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ260433793303QQcmd ZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain _3?hash=item3ca3105117&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C39 %3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C 293%3A1%7C294%3A200

This is the same as the Gelert one I saw - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Campingaz-Camping-Kettle-NEW-CAMPING-CARAVAN-UK-NEW_W0QQitemZ310058585120QQcmd ZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods _Camping_CookingSupplies_ET?ha sh=item4830ee8c20&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C39 %3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C 293%3A1%7C294%3A200

[smoggy]

what about having a look at some of the MOD Surplus vendors?......If it's Squadie proof it should be up to the usage you require!

Smoggy

[johnnytheboy]

A wee bit more modern and boring than the old enamel pot but smaller for a trip

zebra do a hanging kettle like their billys but a kettle

http://www.culinox.co.uk/acatalog/occequipment.html

[tenderfoot]

T k max are selling 2L ish kettle in stainless steel for £9.99 i bought one to use over a fire cos
!) its stainless steel
2) its got a removable whistle
3) the lifting handle is of curled steel (think telephone cord) so does not retain heat like the handles on the doors of wood burner Stoves
I support it with a butchers type hook from ikea (5 for two quid) using a bit of wood or a tripod from a tripod barbecue ( £19 lidl)

[rik_uk3]

Just you then get the small Trangia kettle for the model 27, two of you get the Trangia model for the 25. The top is wide and big enough for you to use it as a cooking pan, works well on stoves and an open fire.

This is a super kettle, holds more than the 1.2 litre listed and half the price of the similar Eagle kettle

http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Outwell_1.2_Litre_Stainless_St eel_Kettle.html

[bramble]

Mine is like British Reds and I bought it on a visit to Acton Scott Working Farm Museum for £29.99, and yes, you dont want to carry it too far, its heavy... but its good and will last for ever :D

[AJB]

Mine is like British Reds and I bought it on a visit to Acton Scott Working Farm Museum for £29.99, and yes, you dont want to carry it too far, its heavy... but its good and will last for ever :D

Acton Scott - is Dusty the Donkey still grumpy?

[forestwalker]

What about an Eagle Products Stalartikler, very tough and well made kettles :D

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c124/sandbender/bushcraft/gear/Stalartikler.jpg

Definite agree on that. I use mine a lot, and it is great.

[Goatboy]

Hi Freespin,

You had a look here http://www.getdressedforbattle.co.uk/acatalog/Pots_and_Pans_and_Big_Spoons.h tml about half way down the page... though think it may cause kettle envy in others :D Nice price too.

Cheers
GB

[andybysea]

That looks like one heavy kettle!

[freespin]

Thanks for all the info guys........ it is appreciated.

Definately fancy one of those cast iron jobbies.Weight aint a issue.

Will visit TKmax later this week, has to be worth a look. After that I will seek out a cast kettle.

Once again.............. many thanks for all your input.
Regards F

[bramble]

Yes Dusty is still there and still the grumpy lovable rogue.