Non-billy cooking tips?

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Does anyone have a good way of cooking with pots and cups that can't be suspended in a billy configuration other than just sticking it right into the fire? I have this setup but sometimes I don't want to use the stove. Is there some sort of platform that can be easily constructed or something?
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set them up on 3 or 4 rocks and use finger sized wood to build a hot fast fire under.

OR let the fire burn down and then susped 2 wet logs across it on 2 rocks and set the pot between them. They will eventually burn thru but normally you can finish your cooking before then.:thumbup:
 
I don't normally hang my pots above the fire...too much hassle.

I get a fire going, then let it build into a bed of coals, then push the burning wood out of the way and set my pot right on the coals. I move the wood back around the sides of the pot and keep feeding wood around the sides as it burns. You can do this with anything from twigs up to logs, I have used it with just about all woods.

I've also used the two logs with a fire built in between, which is great if you have a couple of logs that will work well.

Keep in mind that resinous woods like Pine and Birch will coat your pot with sticky resin. It's a good idea to have some sort of bag to keep the pot in to keep the rest of your gear clean.
 
hollowdweller said:
set them up on 3 or 4 rocks and use finger sized wood to build a hot fast fire under.

OR let the fire burn down and then susped 2 wet logs across it on 2 rocks and set the pot between them. They will eventually burn thru but normally you can finish your cooking before then.:thumbup:
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Nailed it :thumbup:
Sided note do not use rocks from rivers,creeks or streams....:eek:
 
Two 10 " pieces of heavy wire[Heavy coat hanger is ok] bent into u shape but use 90 degree bends instead of curved bends. The bottom-closed part- of the u should be about 4" long. Use light snare type wire to wrap 2 of the legs together and spread the other 2 legs out making a 3 legged platform by sticking the legs [open end of the u] into the ground. I just read this and its kinda hard to follow. :confused:Think of those wire croquet hoops but bent at 90 degree corners instead of curved. Then put two together and wire wrap two of the legs together. Spread it out for a 3 legged platform. I use one of these on my alcohol penny stove.--KV
 
I have seen a cooking stove made by standing a short log on end, cutting a number of grooves across the end of the log, pouring kerosene on the end, lite it up set your pot on top. It keeps burning like a cig.
 
This is actually my usual way when I have something with a bail.

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2 sticks using small wood to build a fast fire


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Using the coals
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Yes, my original invention/configuration of using 2 Stainless Steel bicycle tire spokes placed either across some rocks to elevate them over the fire/coals; or use some branches stuck into the ground on either side of the fire and split the tops down to where the spokes are only a few inches above the fire/coals, then insert the spokes and push them down to the desired height. I used this successfully for a full 10 yrs before I went on and bought myself the BEST grill of my life from www.purcelltrench.com They make SS tubeing grills that are light in weight yet exteremely strong and durable IME. I now have 3 different size models that I use depending on type and length of trip. Work great in campgrounds where you don't want to use the scuzzie supllied grills/fire pit grates IME:thumbup:

Shotgun said:
Does anyone have a good way of cooking with pots and cups that can't be suspended in a billy configuration other than just sticking it right into the fire? I have this setup but sometimes I don't want to use the stove. Is there some sort of platform that can be easily constructed or something?
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Easy to post the picture there, but the fact is that type takes an awful lot of work and wood to set up IME. Not something that's likely to be allowed in many places except the far outback.
 
there are a few simple wire setups that you may want to try.. I've seen a few just bended in the right configuration.

I've also used a series of aluminum tent stakes to hold a pot before. Maybe try the pepsi can stove designs and see what those guys have used to hold the pots over the stoves.

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You could also try Spen from JRE industries. He probably has 30000 different ways to hold one up.
 
1Tracker said:
I went on and bought myself the BEST grill of my life from www.purcelltrench.com They make SS tubeing grills that are light in weight yet exteremely strong and durable IME. I now have 3 different size models that I use depending on type and length of trip. IME:thumbup:
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I bought a Packer Grill maybe 15 years ago but don't remember where. Great grill but the space between the rods is a little wide for some of the smaller cups/pans. I need to get a Traveler Grill which is marginally heavier but rods closer together. Thanks for the website location.
 
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How about a stick stove?
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It lives in the pot.
Finger size wood and smaller.
Don't even need a chopper :D
 
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