Kelly Kettle

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Does anyone have a Kelly Kettle? I remember seeing these many years ago. I have looked for one off and on over the years, but couldn't remember what they were called. I came across them while looking for something else.

They seem like a good idea. I just wonder how they work in the real world.

http://www.oldjimbo.com/survival/kellystove.html
 
They are supposed to work real well, they have had a following for many many years in Britain. If I had to point to a down side, it might be the overall size, at least to have handy while hiking and for survival.

For camping, if you didn't want to go with a small stove and fuel, then, yes it looks like a clear alternative.
 
They are still available, I have seen them in catalogs. Quite expensive, about $100. You can purchase a surplus Swiss army version from Cheaper than Dirt for about $5.00. I have one and it works quite well, boiling water very fast using trioxane tabs.
 
On the canoe forums, a lot of people seem to use them. On a canoeing/camping type of trip, with the types of food you would bring, water is generally your biggest fuel hog. If you can do your water this way, and cook on a fire, you can save a lot of weight and space.

I have not personally used one though.
 
I used one about a month ago on a camping trip, and it worked really well, boils water fast and has a good quantity also. I got the large one from either Garrett Wade or Lee Valley, can't remember which.
 
That thing is pretty darn cool! I've not seen one before. And here I thought I was clicking onto a thread about a simple kettle.

I actually just bought a simple one, a $12 Stansport that probably holds about a liter. That kelty is certainly several steps beyond.
 
zman308 said:
They are still available, I have seen them in catalogs. Quite expensive, about $100. You can purchase a surplus Swiss army version from Cheaper than Dirt for about $5.00. I have one and it works quite well, boiling water very fast using trioxane tabs.
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If you refer to what CTD calls the "volcano," other than being suitable for using wood chips, seems a very different beast. Actually may be more practical due to smaller size and lesser wt.
 
I would love to get one of these things, but why are they so expensive? All we're doing here is boiling water:grumpy:
 
The Aussies also have one called the Eco-Billy. It's a bit bigger than the Kelly Kettle and out of thinner materiql so it heats up rather fast. I've been using one for a couple of years have no complaints.
 
I was looking into these as well and for the cost + the weight I chose not to go forward with a purchase. I made my own set up and with numerous attempts and versions of poor mans stoves I found a solution that works for me. If anyone is interested, my pot/cup/stove can be seen HERE.
 
It really works well, here's a couple of pictures on a recent camping trip. The base has some good holes in it, and with a little wind, you can get quite a draft and a chimney effect. No doubt that some of you could make something just as good, I'm not that handy with metal. It is large and bulky though, so I don't know if you would want it backpacking, this is the larger model from Garrett Wade. The smaller might be better for on your back.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q203/sodak_photos/p1010459.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q203/sodak_photos/p1010466.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q203/sodak_photos/p1010467.jpg

Ok this one's not the kettle, but it's such a nice shot I had to put it in there.... :D
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q203/sodak_photos/p1010475.jpg
 
In the book Cache Lake Country the author makes one out of a angel food cake tin with just a few modifications.
 
The large one is too big for hiking, and the small one doesn't really heat enough water for two. Shame as I really want one myself. I will probably get one (the larger one) for in the car one day.

Theres a nice write up about it here, along with some interesting and very true facts about us Englishmen and their most revered drink:

http://www.outdooridiots.com/features/200611/kellykettle/kellykettle.asp

I nearly forgot to add: be careful not to let them boil dry - I've read that they can get hot enough to split at the seam.

Rick.
 
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