These things look so cool. I like the principle behind it's engineering. Pretty sound. You can also buy a bracket that allows you to cook on top of it while you are boiling the water. You can use wood or a small alcohol stove to heat. They've been using these Ireland for years. Anyone ever used one?
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Ha ha,
they used to play that music in the cinemas in the UK just before the lights came down and the movie started. "Pearl & Dean".
Kelly Kettles are popular as they're supposed to be very good.
I guess they'd work out to be pretty expensive for people in the US. Don't you have something similar?
There's another make that's supposed to be even better, I think it's called "storm" but I'm not too sure on that.
I know there's lots of info on them at "bushcraftuk" and probably "britishblades" as well.
they used to play that music in the cinemas in the UK just before the lights came down and the movie started. "Pearl & Dean". Kelly Kettles are popular as they're supposed to be very good.
I guess they'd work out to be pretty expensive for people in the US. Don't you have something similar?
There's another make that's supposed to be even better, I think it's called "storm" but I'm not too sure on that.
I know there's lots of info on them at "bushcraftuk" and probably "britishblades" as well.
From Wikipedia.
A storm kettle,kelly kettle, volcano kettle or thermette is a device used for boiling water in the outdoors.
Kettle in operation with fire underneath and going up the centre chimney, water spout on the right (this one is a Kelly Kettle)
Kettle in operation with fire underneath and going up the centre chimney, water spout on the right (this one is a Kelly Kettle)
It consists of a base, in which a fire is lit (usually with wood, paper, etc.), and a double-walled main body. The centre of the main body acts as a chimney for the fire, while the water is contained in the chimney wall. A large surface area of water is thus exposed to the heat, little heat is lost directly to the atmosphere, and the centre chimney creates a upward chimney draft of heat, maximising water heating efficiency. A typical kettle can boil 2.5 pints of water in about 5 minutes. Typically, bits of paper, twigs and other small combustable material are started in the base, the kettle put on the base, and additional burnable material dropped is down the chimney as needed.
Kettles of very similar design are manufactured by the Kelly Kettle Company (Kelly Kettle) or (Volcano Kettle), the Eydon Kettle Company (Storm Kettle) and the Ghillie Kettle Company. They are all manufactured from aluminum. Two or three sizes are available, from 500 ml (~2 cups or 16 oz) to 1.5 L (~6 cups or 50 oz). The manufacturers also sell a cook sets with a little grill and pan that fits over the base. The Kelly Kettle Company also supply a Pot support which is placed in the chimney which ensures the effective use of the cook sets. The cook sets fit into the internal chimney for transport.
[edit] Thermette
The thermette, from New Zealand, is somewhat different in appearance and construction. It works on the same principle of internal upwardly narrowing chimney to create the efficient upward draught of heat, but has a different external design and use of materials. It has a cylinder shape and is flat topped (i.e., not tapered on the outside at the top), the water spout is on the flat top, it has a handle rivetted to the side for pouring instead of a chain and bail handle, and is made of copper or tin in place of aluminum.
The Thermette's history is of independent invention in 1929 by John Ashley Hart. It became a cultural icon of New Zealand's history during the Second World War. For New Zealand soldiers fighting the deserts of North Africa the Thermette became a standard piece of equipment and earned the nickname the Benghazi Boiler. The Thermette is still manufactured and is available in tin plate or copper models[citation needed]. The basic design of the Thermette is very similar to that of the storm kettle.
A storm kettle,kelly kettle, volcano kettle or thermette is a device used for boiling water in the outdoors.
Kettle in operation with fire underneath and going up the centre chimney, water spout on the right (this one is a Kelly Kettle)
Kettle in operation with fire underneath and going up the centre chimney, water spout on the right (this one is a Kelly Kettle)
It consists of a base, in which a fire is lit (usually with wood, paper, etc.), and a double-walled main body. The centre of the main body acts as a chimney for the fire, while the water is contained in the chimney wall. A large surface area of water is thus exposed to the heat, little heat is lost directly to the atmosphere, and the centre chimney creates a upward chimney draft of heat, maximising water heating efficiency. A typical kettle can boil 2.5 pints of water in about 5 minutes. Typically, bits of paper, twigs and other small combustable material are started in the base, the kettle put on the base, and additional burnable material dropped is down the chimney as needed.
Kettles of very similar design are manufactured by the Kelly Kettle Company (Kelly Kettle) or (Volcano Kettle), the Eydon Kettle Company (Storm Kettle) and the Ghillie Kettle Company. They are all manufactured from aluminum. Two or three sizes are available, from 500 ml (~2 cups or 16 oz) to 1.5 L (~6 cups or 50 oz). The manufacturers also sell a cook sets with a little grill and pan that fits over the base. The Kelly Kettle Company also supply a Pot support which is placed in the chimney which ensures the effective use of the cook sets. The cook sets fit into the internal chimney for transport.
[edit] Thermette
The thermette, from New Zealand, is somewhat different in appearance and construction. It works on the same principle of internal upwardly narrowing chimney to create the efficient upward draught of heat, but has a different external design and use of materials. It has a cylinder shape and is flat topped (i.e., not tapered on the outside at the top), the water spout is on the flat top, it has a handle rivetted to the side for pouring instead of a chain and bail handle, and is made of copper or tin in place of aluminum.
The Thermette's history is of independent invention in 1929 by John Ashley Hart. It became a cultural icon of New Zealand's history during the Second World War. For New Zealand soldiers fighting the deserts of North Africa the Thermette became a standard piece of equipment and earned the nickname the Benghazi Boiler. The Thermette is still manufactured and is available in tin plate or copper models[citation needed]. The basic design of the Thermette is very similar to that of the storm kettle.
Found a pretty extensive review:
http://www.outdoors-magazine.com/spip.php?page=article&id_article=126
and another:
http://seakayakphoto.blogspot.com/2007/01/quick-brew-stoves-high-tech-versus-low.html
http://www.outdoors-magazine.com/spip.php?page=article&id_article=126
and another:
http://seakayakphoto.blogspot.com/2007/01/quick-brew-stoves-high-tech-versus-low.html
Kelly Kettles come in three sizes. The big one (1,4 liter) OMG it's hudge, woudn't like to carry it around. The small kettle (o,5 liter) is fine in size but could not be sufficient if u need sth more than just tea, u wanna prepare dried food for example. I've got this one and sometimes need to boil it twice. The medium I haven't seen, in the picture doesn't look massive, might be a good option.
Got one of the small ones before hunting season last year. Makes two large mugs of tea or coffee in one boil, or one large dried soup recipe. The big advantage is it boils quickly on a handful of twigs or small wood pieces, it leaves no real fire mess to put out or cover up, and it is easy to use quickly and be on your way. Not for cooking a regular meal it is true, but great for what it is, and easy to setup even where fire conditions would preclude a ground fire.
The thermette is sweet. Holds about a quart and is more available in the US than the Kelly.
Mrs Gunny Webb is buying me one for Christmas as soon as I inform her.
Mrs Gunny Webb is buying me one for Christmas as soon as I inform her.
Yikes, the thermette looks bad and so does the official site. But it might be working fine, although I am slightly prejudiced right now. Anyone using both Kelly and Thermette willing to share an opinon?
I spent many a day cooking with a volcano/Kelly stove.
Yes the large one, you can clip the bag to the outside of your pack. While bulky it is light. Used it on the Appalachian Trail and for Civ War Re-Enactment.
It's VERY useful. As you can sterilize water in it AND cook on it at the same time with a minimum of fuel.
Yes the large one, you can clip the bag to the outside of your pack. While bulky it is light. Used it on the Appalachian Trail and for Civ War Re-Enactment.
It's VERY useful. As you can sterilize water in it AND cook on it at the same time with a minimum of fuel.
I really love mine the thing is like a furnace and you don't have to pack fuel or worry about it. Cost to the states wasn't bad either, best deals I've found come from World of Survival they have many useful survival items reasonably priced!
i just ordered one a few days ago...bin looking into getting one ...so for the sake of makeing a review for youtube...i got one lol....the small one it was
63$ with shipping....so in a week i guess i will have a review up on youtube :thumb:
63$ with shipping....so in a week i guess i will have a review up on youtube :thumb:
This is a fun pot. But useless for me, as it is to large and unwielding for backpacking. I would highly recommend this for anyone who car camps, or uses a sled or other item to haul large gear around.
I will stick with my british crusader cook set. Light weight, compact, and works wonders. And if not using that I'll use a jetboil.
I will stick with my british crusader cook set. Light weight, compact, and works wonders. And if not using that I'll use a jetboil.
I'd love to try one of these Kelly Kettles or the Thermette, but I probably won't purchase one. They look too bulky for backpacking and I've already got a Volcano II for car camping or emergency home cooking, plus an additional Coleman propane two burner stove.
http://www.volcanostoves.com/Volcano_II_Collapsible_Stove/Volcano_II_Collapsible_Stove1.html
http://www.volcanostoves.com/Volcano_II_Collapsible_Stove/Volcano_II_Collapsible_Stove1.html
I was surprised with my large Kelly Kettle (2.5 pints) I put it up against my MSR and two fuel bottles and it didn't use up much more than that. I like the convenience of sterilizing water while cooking at the same time. They are very light weight and are not as big as they look. It has it's place for sure as does the MSR.
mine just got here today just got in the house from hunting and there it was....ok...first off...it's alittle bigger than the pics on the website i got the 1 pint the smallest one they have...i would say it's a tad bigger than a 1 quart nalgene bottle i got the one without the mess kit just in case i don't like it or don't end up using it much i'm only out 60$ and not 90$ ...it was 60$ shipped ....came with a carry bag and is very light...there is no weight to it at all...so tomorrow i hope to record a review...and test it out...if i like it i will order the mess kit
Just a reminder a wind screen is a must in windy conditions the same as any other stove. If I get a camcorder for Christmas I'll post A short vid of my large unit 2.5 pints with good dry wood these things are blast furnaces! BTW thanks for putting out the video B.B.A.
2.5 pints with good dry wood these things are blast furnaces! BTW thanks for putting out the video B.B.A.
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