Zebra Billy Cans....

Marion David Poff said:
Those might just be a Zebra killer for me....

I really like the look of those, and since I want a larger one anyway...
Marion
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Same here, I like the looks of those better than the Zebra. I also like that one Hollowdweller has with the bale and pouring handles...that's really what I am looking for, and all I've found have either one or the other.

Thanks for starting this thread Marion.
 
Jeff H said:
Man, those are huge for a billy! We use that very pail for compost. Extremely well made, polished up nicely so very little sticks to them. Heavy duty and a bargain.
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yup, us too (compost pail)

here is the large one, next to a GLOBAL sizing device to compare it to:
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Hey Guys,

The Zebra clips need to be removed before cooking. :)

I would get the 64 ounce Zebra. It's nice to be able to boil 2 quarts of water if necessary.

Those other pots look nice also. If you do get a billy can, make sure it is taller than wide. The ones that are wider spill real easy.

Thanks,

Geoff
 
g123 said:
Hey Guys,....The Zebra clips need to be removed before cooking. :)...Geoff
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It would seem obvious, given that they are plastic, wouldn't it?:D:D
Good advice for anyone who wishes to keep them though.

For my own use, it's a PITA to remove/replace them, so I will likely remove them once and use a stuff sack cinched down to keep the lid intact for travel.


Bushman5,
is that a Coke can?? Our Coke cans don't look like that!
 
I wonder if the lid for the compost bin fitting to the outside is an issue for cooking....

I don't know, I will really have to give this some thought...

Marion
 
Jeff H said:
It would seem obvious, given that they are plastic, wouldn't it?:D:D
Good advice for anyone who wishes to keep them though.

For my own use, it's a PITA to remove/replace them, so I will likely remove them once and use a stuff sack cinched down to keep the lid intact for travel.


Bushman5,
is that a Coke can?? Our Coke cans don't look like that!
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OLD MILWAUKEE BEER. I dont drink that Coke garbage
 
Marion David Poff said:
I wonder if the lid for the compost bin fitting to the outside is an issue for cooking....

I don't know, I will really have to give this some thought...

Marion
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Condensate might run down the outside of the pail.
Mine is pretty full of compost right now, so I won't volunteer to set it on the stove to find out. If it didn't work out for cooking, you'd have a heck of a sturdy pail for other uses. We've had ours for probably eight or nine years now and they still look new even though they are used every day.
 
Don't know if this is on topic, but I just got a Halulite 1qt. tea kettle from Dicks sporting goods for 20 bucks, GSI outdoors also sells them, I haven't used it yet but it looks to be a quality piece of gear.
 
IUKE12 said:
I recently bought a non-stick one quart billy pot at Open Country Solid little setup that mates well with my alcohol stove. The Zebra pots do look nice though.
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IUKE12,

Open Country. That's what mine is.

By the way the very nice side burner alcohol stove you were so kind to make and send me will boil that whole pot full as long as I have the lid on it:thumbup:
 
I think I have decided on one the larger two pots, 64 or 100 ounce...

I want to be able to use it as a bucket, and to heat large amounts of water for hygiene and for drinking. I am not just considering it for ramen, but for prepping tinder fungus, or soaking natural materials to make cordage...

Also, I like to have extra capacity in a pot, that way I don't have to fill it to the top.

And I think I will definitely go with the Zebra. I gather that I can remove the clips, or if they burn off it is no drama.

Thank you all for your contributions and thoughts.

Marion
 
I think you'll be happy with it. The Zebra pots exude quality. Great stuff.
 
Marion David Poff said:
I think I have decided on one the larger two pots, 64 or 100 ounce...

I want to be able to use it as a bucket, and to heat large amounts of water for hygiene and for drinking. I am not just considering it for ramen, but for prepping tinder fungus, or soaking natural materials to make cordage...

Also, I like to have extra capacity in a pot, that way I don't have to fill it to the top.

And I think I will definitely go with the Zebra. I gather that I can remove the clips, or if they burn off it is no drama.

Thank you all for your contributions and thoughts.

Marion
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And now, Sir, you have to do a review once you get it.
 
dawsonbob said:
And now, Sir, you have to do a review once you get it.
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I don't know about this....

I hoover up massive amounts of web to keep this thing going.... http://muleprojects.blogspot.com/

I have about 3 - 5 articles on the burner at any one time, to keep this thing going...
http://eyeoncutlery.blogspot.com/

And, I have to photograph all my sheath work, which is starting to really take off, by the way... http://marioncarry.blogspot.com/

And, now you want want me to review the Zebra?





























Well, alright, because I love you guys too much, not to.

Marion
 
Marion David Poff said:
I don't know about this....

I hoover up massive amounts of web to keep this thing going.... http://muleprojects.blogspot.com/

I have about 3 - 5 articles on the burner at any one time, to keep this thing going...
http://eyeoncutlery.blogspot.com/

And, I have to photograph all my sheath work, which is starting to really take off, by the way... http://marioncarry.blogspot.com/

And, now you want want me to review the Zebra?


Well, alright, because I love you guys too much, not to.

Marion
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Whew! You had me worried there for a bit. If you're way too busy, we'll understand. We'll be disappointed, of course, but we'll understand. I mean, it's only a pot, for gosh sake. A measly pot that many of us might be interested in, but only a pot, nonetheless. We'll understand if you can't find the time.

Sniff...
 
If you pack that big stainless pot in the bottom of say a Euro. military duffel bag that has shoulder straps you might even forget you are packing it. Been looking at the Zebra and others myself but the wife rolls her eyes and calls me a gear whore when I mention it to her. :rolleyes:
 
GhostWolf said:
If you pack that big stainless pot in the bottom of say a Euro. military duffel bag that has shoulder straps you might even forget you are packing it.
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See, that is the way I am thinking about it.

No coating to mess up.

Will take a cleaning with sand.

If it gets a dent or two in it, no big deal.

Marion
 
Yessir, and the euro duffels are smaller than the US versions and make great 2 to 3 day packs. Cheap :thumbup: and a short machete/hatchet fits in there too. Bushcrafting also involves being frugal (but not cheap) with your equipment.
 
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