Kelly Kettle

[bltjr1951]

I would worry about exposing unopened cans to heat. Not sure what would happen but don't think it would be good. I wouldn't risk it.

Not only that, but how would you open a very hot can??
Oven mitt and P51?? Or just tap the top and watch it pop open??
Look at mess when pop top can opens in hot water, instant stew.

[Beanhead]

It would be interesting if there was an all stainless version.
If you check the Kellykettle website they sell extra fire bowls because the aluminum will warp after repeated use. Which means its still has no advantage over anything else and its bulky to boot. IMHO

Could be cool if someone decided to go completely stainless, a better sealing cap, more stabile design.

The website says the aluminum can warp after time, or burn out from daily use. If you use it everyday for a year before the aluminum firebowl wears out you're still coming out way ahead than a butane/propane/compressed fuel burner that you'd have to carry fuel for, and that won't work in high wind.

As far as it being constructed of aluminum, I have cookware in my kitchen made of aluminum that I've had for years. I'm sure that with proper care and the maintaining of a reasonable tempature while using the kettle, that the service life could be well into decades.

further the stated weight (for the small kettle) is 1.2 lbs and the dimensions are approx 10in tall and 5in diameter. So the base of the kettle is no wider than that of a fuel canister and the weight is only slightly heavier. The height kinda sucks but other items can be stuffed inside the chimney area when stowed.

[ninja-elbow]

...I'll also state as I did earlier in this thread...

The OP's link shows there is an all stainless version.

[MikeM]

I saw one of these in action during the ZSNY paddletrip II, and I was really impressed. Powerwagon ran his using an alky stove that Festus built, and it was boiling a pint of water in about 4 minutes (3+ minutes less than the alky stove with traditional pot) not Jetboil time by any means, but the proof of concept (the chimney provides more surface area to heat) is there and sound. The size is a big consideration, but it is a perfect setup for a canoe/kayak trip or for a pulk based trip in the winter, and the construction is sturdy enough to ride outside the pack if space is a premium.

I plan to pick one up, but it is a low priority buy that can wait until I find find the best deal.

-Mike

[stormpebbles]

Necrodamus,
besides the STAINLESS KELLY KETTLE, thats now available (before May of this year, they were all made of aluminium)
theres a stainless steel version made in Australia, an "eco billy"and its ONE peice , the fire base is part of it , but its made from much heavier stainless steel than the ss kelly kettle so its heavier to carry .

SniperBait, what makes u think the aussies had the thermette before New Zealand ?sorry but i allways understood the NZer's had it first ? NZ patented it first!!!!

[stormpebbles]

well after writing that lol , i weighed them on my kitchen scales,
the 1.8 litre ss kk is 1200 grams and
the 1.5 litre eco billy is 1100grams .....and
the small eco billy is 600 grams,
the thermette is 700 grams, and
the old vintage thermettes are 1600 grams.
(they are all unused with no soot etc )

[SniperBait]

Necrodamus,
besides the STAINLESS KELLY KETTLE, thats now available (before May of this year, they were all made of aluminium)
theres a stainless steel version made in Australia, an "eco billy"and its ONE peice , the fire base is part of it , but its made from much heavier stainless steel than the ss kelly kettle so its heavier to carry .

SniperBait, what makes u think the aussies had the thermette before New Zealand ?sorry but i allways understood the NZer's had it first ? NZ patented it first!!!!

Yes, I miss spoke it was NZ. It was several years ago this was an issue.

[Apollo-11]

I didn't get a chance to post this yet... my awesome wife got me the Stainless version for a belated holiday gift. It was belated because Customs held on to it for a while. They probably wanted it for themselves!

[ninja-elbow]

Apollo - if you make it to the Kings of the Dead signing tomorrow at Guapo, can you maybe bring your so I can check it out. If you forget, no worries.

[bigmattdaddywack]

I didn't get a chance to post this yet... my awesome wife got me the Stainless version for a belated holiday gift. It was belated because Customs held on to it for a while. They probably wanted it for themselves!

Tell us how it is please. I would like one.

[Apollo-11]

Apollo - if you make it to the Kings of the Dead signing tomorrow at Guapo, can you maybe bring your so I can check it out. If you forget, no worries.

I will do that. I need to take pics of it anyway... maybe we can fire it up outside?

[ninja-elbow]

Heck yeah! We'll use an old comic as fuel.

[StormKettle]

Hey Guys,

Check out this site from the UK. These are the Original Storm Kettles, a slightly heavier gauge Aluminium than the Kelly. Also exclusive to these guys is the 1.5 pint POPPIN Kettle in Aluminium. www.thestormkettleshop.com

[Apollo-11]

Keep forgetting to take pictures of the SS version, but it looks very much like the other one. Now that I've used it a little and know the foibles, the SS version is much heavier, obviously. But it also is less efficient, because the SS does not conduct heat as readily as the aluminum version, so it takes twice as much fuel and time to boil water. That being said, it's all a tradeoff. The aluminum version is less sturdy and must be scrubbed clean every time you use it, for the ashes contain lye which is corrosive to the aluminum. It's also possible to burn through the aluminum version if you are clumsy enough to run it dry. The stainless version is well-nigh indestructable.

[riverjoe47]

My recently built fire team tent heater / cook stove took way to much time and fuel to reach a rolling boil . I considered cutting a hole in my stainless pancake griddle so flames could lick the bottom of the pot . Now however I've seen the light .
I will construct a bunt pan shaped copper pot (with silver sodder ofcourse) to be placed on the flue outlet . I think I'll just make a loose fitting lid however so I can clean it easily . I'll be parboiling meat etc in it .
Oh before you attack the weight remember that 3 guys will be sharing the load of my break downable stove .viewtopic.php?f=50&t=73122

[nmesub]

like the idea of this, dislike the weight and size. Wish it compacted more and 3lbs is a bit much 4 my pack.

[AeroNautiCal]

I have one of these.


Credit: Ryan Jordan.

From here: http://www.mkettle.com/home.html

[SnoMan]

My son did an article and video on the Kelly Kettle, which strikes me as a good idea for car camping or as an item for the BOL. I'm going to take it hiking on an overnighter and see how I like toting it around, but I wonder what other options more experienced hikers use.

For a 3-day hike would you take the Kelly Kettle, or something lighter?

Kelly Kettle article: http://www.survivalnewsonline.com/2012/ ... 2teUuyXTdF

And here's the video:

[ninja-elbow]

Merged Sno Man's new KK thread with one of the older of all the Kelly Kettle threads we have here.

[Grant]

This is my thread of a more recent test. It worked great, and still does.

viewtopic.php?f=34&t=84404

[NGshooter17]

As I owner of a kelly I have to say I love it. It's quick, well made and quite handy. Just make sure u don't leave the plug in the water outlet during heating or you have just made a steam powered gun/bomb

[SteelWolf]

STAINLESS STEEL VERSION, whole kit includes:

Kelly Kettle Base Camp, Cookset, Pot Support, a can of Fired Up! Emergency Fuel and Fire Starter

http://beprepared.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_CK%20K750_A_name_E_Kelly%20Kettle%20Base%20Camp%20Combo%20-%20Large%20Stainless%20Steel

Also, another video review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGJruF8OBsA&feature=plcp