Is a Kelly Kettle worth it?

The Kelly Kettle is brilliant, good for the environment, and a very capable cook system that specialises in bringing water to a boil in as little time as possible, while minimising the fuel required to do so.

Can you cook on a Kelly Kettle?

The pot-support is suitable for cooking quick meals (such as Noodles / Rice / Oatmeal / re-hydrated food / soup / toast if using smokefree fuel / etc.) and for re-heating pre cooked food, as you wait for your kettle to boil.

Why is it called a Kelly Kettle?

The first kettle dates back to the 1890’s to a small farm on the shores of Lough Conn, County Mayo, Ireland, when a young Patrick Kelly (Great grand-father of the current Co. Directors), a small farmer and fisherman, developed his first kettle from Tin after a cold winter of tinkering and experimenting in a shed.

What is a Kelly Kettle used for?

Kelly Kettle, Storm Kettle, Ghillie Kettle, Thermette, Survival Kettle and Volcano Kettle are trade names for portable devices for boiling water outdoors using twigs and other small combustible materials; these devices consist of a water jacket surrounding a fire chamber which creates an upward chimney draft ensuring …

How much does a Kelly Kettle weigh?

Weighing in at only 540g for the Aluminium version (or 680g for the Stainless Steel Kettle) you are sure to find a place to pack this essential piece of gear. Unlike the Jetboil, or any other canister stove, the Kelly Kettle requires no fuel to weigh you down on your journey. The decision is easy.

Are Kelly Kettles safe?

A Kelly Kettle is a portable device for boiling water outdoors. It uses twigs and other small combustible materials in a small fire chamber to heat water in a water jacket. The Kelly Kettle is safe and easy to use. And are very popular with bushcraft, Forest School and Outdoor Woodland Learning groups.

Can you use charcoal in a Kelly Kettle?

You can use all kinds of fuel in the Kelly Kettle (Charcoal Briquettes – Liquid fuel or fuel tabs) but I have found that regular sticks, twigs, dry grass etc. will boil the kettle quicker than anything else.

Where is Kelly Kettle made?

We make Aluminium Kettles in the U.K. and China. We make our high quality Stainless Steel (Food Grade 304) products in our Chinese facility.

Can you use charcoal in Kelly Kettle?

You can use all kinds of fuel in the Kelly Kettle (Charcoal Briquettes – Liquid fuel or fuel tabs) but I have found that regular sticks, twigs, dry grass etc. will boil the kettle quicker than anything else. You just have to be patient and let it burn through and let it do its thing.

Can you use charcoal in a Kelly kettle?

How does the Kelly Kettle work?

The Kelly Kettle is a hollow wall volcano stove. This simply means that all the water is inside the walls of the stove itself. It’s very efficient because all the heat goes up through the chimney and heats your water, very very quickly. I am always amazed by how quickly I can get 17oz of water to boil with the Kelly Kettle.

Is the solo stove any good?

The Solo Stove is a great little stove, that has earned a place in my camping or bug out kit. A tiny bit of biomass (wood, grass, pine cones, etc) goes a long long way! I think this stove will see a ton of use at our house, even when we aren’t planning on camping.

What is the best kettle for boiling water?

Sagan Life’s Kelly Kettle line is one of the best options for boiling water and cooking food when conventional items aren’t available. This product line is an extension of the “hobo stove,” which we’ll talk about in a few minutes. It features products that can be used on a campground, in a bunker, or in a home during a power outage.

How many ounces can a Kelly kettle boil?

This kettle also boils 41 fluid ounces of water, and it also has a Green Whistle. This kettle only weighs 1.6 pounds. The Stainless Steel Scout Kettle is a medium-sized Kelly Kettle. It boils 41 fluid ounces of water and doesn’t require any fuel. The amount of water that this kettle can boil can fill up six 6-ounce mugs.