I strongly suggest supporting it while cooking with a pot, or especially a pan, because it is top-heavy. Three good sized rocks, or firewood logs in a "tripod" formation around the vents makes you need to reach, and avoid a dangerous parameter, where the "stack", can be accidentally bumped over.. as a precaution in my opinion. That being said, finding those materials usually isn't too difficult, and needed anyways. The KK is the Best SHTF stove I've come across! I'm getting a 2nd one as a backup
I purchased the smallest Kelly Kettle and found it works like a charm with a Trangia alcohol stove. Why burn alcohol? Well, you might be visiting a park that doesn't allow you to burn anything but liquid fuel.
Good review Gorge Rat. I'm sure the Kelly Kettle has its place... a bit on the large size considering it's only for a pint of water, but still a great bit of kit.
@ForViewingOnly Thank ya ... yeah it's a bit bulky but fun to use ... for sure! Actually thinking about getting a large one for use at home on the patio!
@frankgon4 Well of all the burners and kit you could carry the Kelly Kettle is about the toughest I've seen ... I think in a pack or in the outside of the pack where I carry mine ... when I take it ... I've not even dented it yet. Certainly haven't inflicted any damage that would break the inner seal. It's a sweet piece of gear. I might be buying a large one for car or family camping ... the small like I have is perfect for one ... maybe even two ... but barely.
@frankgon4 Oh I love it ... but my go-to kit is a Stainless steel Bushbuddy which nests inside my Snow Peak 900 pot, inside my Reflex cozy ... and I carry a Trangia Alky for those days I just wanna cook breakfast from my hammock! BUT ya can't go wrong with the Kelly ... I love boiling or cooking over mine.
Got one for Christmas as well. I've already used it three times. My neighbors must think I'm strange cooking outside with this contraption, but it's so much fun!
@RallohE I think I'm going to get rid of my Med sized Kelly Kettle and get a small one, as I usually camp alone and the small one will fit in my pack better.
@jntroisi Never owned the medium but I really like the size of the small model. Should work nicely for you and solo camping. I've been using a Bushbuddy more and more with an alky back-up.
@RallohE Interesting. I was about to build one this weekend, but I have to sort out the size I want. They do look very efficient if you can build them to burn the wood gas, not just the wood.
I strongly suggest supporting it while cooking with a pot, or especially a pan, because it is top-heavy. Three good sized rocks, or firewood logs in a "tripod" formation around the vents makes you need to reach, and avoid a dangerous parameter, where the "stack", can be accidentally bumped over.. as a precaution in my opinion. That being said, finding those materials usually isn't too difficult, and needed anyways. The KK is the Best SHTF stove I've come across! I'm getting a 2nd one as a backup
platefullofbacon 1 month ago
Thanks for showing the small version of this Kelly Kettle. Since we use it for 2 persons we go for the large version.
Good tip, do NOT forget the water cap ;-) *BOOM*
mariusvanwitzenburg 2 months ago
@mariusvanwitzenburg Well if your life got boring ... it could be the little Bang you need! HA!! Thanks for watching
RallohE 2 months ago
I purchased the smallest Kelly Kettle and found it works like a charm with a Trangia alcohol stove. Why burn alcohol? Well, you might be visiting a park that doesn't allow you to burn anything but liquid fuel.
Festool4 3 months ago
what a great idea! looks amazing too, thank you
GoingSkateboarding 4 months ago
yes it took long to get started, u cut out a bit of the video, these things are a nightmare to start, u need a trangia stove under it
danwormald 4 months ago
@danwormald Actually not hard to start at all. Just a simple matter of good fire starting skills like any wood stove.
RallohE 4 months ago
Great review - thanks.
Festool4 5 months ago
@Festool4 Well thank you kindly!
RallohE 5 months ago
Good review Gorge Rat. I'm sure the Kelly Kettle has its place... a bit on the large size considering it's only for a pint of water, but still a great bit of kit.
ForViewingOnly 11 months ago
@ForViewingOnly Thank ya ... yeah it's a bit bulky but fun to use ... for sure! Actually thinking about getting a large one for use at home on the patio!
RallohE 11 months ago
I want your hat!
hardhitter0421 11 months ago
Yep, I like the Trangia too, a blonde Swedish beauty ;o)
Ah, the Kelly: that's a real efficient boiler!
Greetings, Tim
steintanz 1 year ago
I am leary of ordering something that will bend or crush inside a back pack. How durable / sturdy is this ?
It looks like a great device for camping.
frankgon4 1 year ago
@frankgon4 Well of all the burners and kit you could carry the Kelly Kettle is about the toughest I've seen ... I think in a pack or in the outside of the pack where I carry mine ... when I take it ... I've not even dented it yet. Certainly haven't inflicted any damage that would break the inner seal. It's a sweet piece of gear. I might be buying a large one for car or family camping ... the small like I have is perfect for one ... maybe even two ... but barely.
RallohE 1 year ago
@RallohE Perfect. What I needed to know. I could not tell if it was from thin sheet metal.
Sounds like a winner for my pack. I have been looking for a stove that did not use fuel. My upside down empty coffee can would get bent sometimes.
frankgon4 1 year ago
@frankgon4 Oh I love it ... but my go-to kit is a Stainless steel Bushbuddy which nests inside my Snow Peak 900 pot, inside my Reflex cozy ... and I carry a Trangia Alky for those days I just wanna cook breakfast from my hammock! BUT ya can't go wrong with the Kelly ... I love boiling or cooking over mine.
RallohE 1 year ago
It might be heavy, but... no fuel to lug around. Depending on the length of the trip it could be lighter than a small stove with a mountain of fuel.
XCritonX 1 year ago
Got one for Christmas as well. I've already used it three times. My neighbors must think I'm strange cooking outside with this contraption, but it's so much fun!
Cheers!
James
jntroisi 2 years ago
Ha ... try doing it and filming ... looks like your out there talking to yourself. Gives the neighbors a whole new level of considering you strange!
RallohE 2 years ago
@RallohE I think I'm going to get rid of my Med sized Kelly Kettle and get a small one, as I usually camp alone and the small one will fit in my pack better.
jntroisi 1 year ago
@jntroisi Never owned the medium but I really like the size of the small model. Should work nicely for you and solo camping. I've been using a Bushbuddy more and more with an alky back-up.
RallohE 1 year ago
@RallohE Interesting. I was about to build one this weekend, but I have to sort out the size I want. They do look very efficient if you can build them to burn the wood gas, not just the wood.
Cheers!
jntroisi 1 year ago
Another nice review there old chap!
nohill4climber 2 years ago 2
I have it and love it!
DrChrisBiomed 2 years ago