Kelly Kettle?

[whitewolf001]

Has anyone used one of these before? Also for those involved in metalurgy, would alum be safe to drink out of after being heated up like that? Just curious more than anything really, wouldn't mind having something like this in my Go-Bag.

 

http://www.kellykettleusa.com/

Edited September 9, 2013 by whitewolf001

[jcj]

Has anyone used one of these before? Also for those involved in metalurgy, would alum be safe to drink out of after being heated up like that? Just curious more than anything really, wouldn't mind having something like this in my Go-Bag.

http://www.kellykettleusa.com/

A number of companies make camp cook sets out of aluminum. That obviously isn't anything definitive from a safety perspective, but the practice is, at least, fairly common.

As for the Kelly Kettle, they're a tad expensive and bulky for me. It's a solid design though and would probably serve you well.

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[Erik88]

Too big to take backpacking IMO but definitely something I wouldn't mind having for car camping.

[Jamie Jackson]

I never handled a Kelly Kettle, but the reviews are very positive.

 

As to the aluminum construction. No worries. My All American Pressure canner is made of aluminum, and as jcj mentioned, many companies made their camping gear of alunimun.

 

http://www.allamericancanner.com/allamerican930pressurecanner.htm

[Guest Lester Weevils]

The only health rap I've heard about aluminum cookware and cans, are some allegations that trace aluminum consumed from beverages and cooked food contributes to alzheimers later in life. Dunno one way or t'other. Too much iron is bad for you after you pass middle age as well (iron cookware), and of course plastic supposedly causes cancer and big-boobed, small-balled males. :)

[peejman]

The video shows roasting marsh mellows over the fire.  Do not do that without water in the kettle.  The water will keep the metal cool(er). 

 

As others have said... perfectly safe.  Perhaps a slight metallic taste to the water, but it shouldn't leach anything harmful.  Kinda bulky for backpacking. 

[whitewolf001]

What other reccomndations could the TGO community make? The only cook wear gear I have is my Vietnam era mess kit. Perhaps one of those military coffe mugs? Like this...

Edited September 9, 2013 by whitewolf001

[whitewolf001]

Really just looking for something light weight to boil water in...

[Spots]

I have one of these in my kit. 24 oz single wall cook pot with two 10 oz cups. Small, portable, light weight, works great boiling water or coffee, and you can can cook soup and other stuff in it also. Walmart has them for $14, and they are a great deal for that price

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005188T90

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[Jamie Jackson]

Really just looking for something light weight to boil water in...

 

 

I keep a [url=http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___15749] Blue enamel metal cup[/url] in my Get Home Bag. You can certainly boil water in it. It's relatively small and that sucker get hot...but it serves my purpose.

I keep a couple of small ziplock bags with instant coffee, hot chocolate, and instant soup in it to conserve space.

 

As thin as it is I wouldn't trust it for a protracted situation...months yes, but not years.

[Jamie Jackson]

I like the Stanley setup Spots. :up:

[Spots]

I like the Stanley setup Spots. :up:

I have one of the blue cups you mentioned. I use to tote a small stainless coffee pot and that cup in my camp gear and my get home gear. Yeah it added weight and bulk, but I've found its a fair trade off for the mood boost I get with a cup or 5 of real coffee, and the effect is ten fold when I'm in a bad situation like heavy rains, cold weather, etc. The stanley kit has replaced it for everything but car camping. Ive done normal percolator coffee and instant with it and love it.

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[RED333]

Really just looking for something light weight to boil water in...

Wax paper cup, dont get much lighter.

[Jamie Jackson]

I appreciate the recommendation Spots.

It looks like a decent piece of kit, and at a good price.

 

 

 

 

Tell me more about boiling water in a wax paper cup Red. I wasn't aware it was an option. :stunned:

TIA :pleased:

[RED333]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGseQk_r9EI

 

Now it will work on an open fire.

Edited September 10, 2013 by RED333

[Erik88]

I have one of these in my kit. 24 oz single wall cook pot with two 10 oz cups. Small, portable, light weight, works great boiling water or coffee, and you can can cook soup and other stuff in it also. Walmart has them for $14, and they are a great deal for that price

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005188T90

Tapatalk ate my spelling.

 

I have the same thing but I haven't used it yet. I'll be trying it in a few weeks when we go camping in Big South Fork. Should be fun.

[Moped]

What other reccomndations could the TGO community make? The only cook wear gear I have is my Vietnam era mess kit. Perhaps one of those military coffe mugs? Like this...

Hard to beat a canteen cup!!!  Great piece if gear there and they can be had for fairly cheap.

 

But my favorite set up is a Stanley Cook Set, another great piece of gear.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Adventure-Stainless-Steel-24-Ounce/dp/B005188T90/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378775434&sr=8-1&keywords=stanley+adventure+camp+cookset

 

I team the Stanley Cook Set up with a MSR Pocket Rocket.

 

 

http://www.amazon.com/MSR-11792-Pocket-Rocket-Stove/dp/B000A8C5QE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1378774587&sr=8-2&keywords=msr+backpacking+stove

http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Adventure-Stainless-Steel-24-Ounce/dp/B005188T90/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378774309&sr=8-1&keywords=stanley+cookset

Edited September 10, 2013 by Moped

[Mark@Sea]

http://www.amazon.com/Solo-Stove-Wood-Burning-Backpacking/dp/B007DBD3IU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378777668&sr=8-1&keywords=solo+stove

 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Optimus-Terra-Weekend-95L-Pot/dp/B0030DH1U6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1378777612&sr=8-2&keywords=optimus+cookset

Edited September 10, 2013 by Mark@Sea

[Mark@Sea]

 Not sure why my edit didn't show.  The stove stows inside the cookset, and will boil a liter of water in under 5 mi, using a handful of twigs as fuel. 

[Fire/hunting guy]

Alright, you twisted my arm. I'm going to order one! :surrender:

[Jamie Jackson]

I'll be darned.   Thanks Red. :up:

[broylz]

i still use a usgi canteen cup and an esbit folding pocket stove.

[Andyshowfan]

http://www.instructables.com/id/Can-Stove/?ALLSTEPS

 

My buddy, an avid hiker, made one of these. He uses cheap denatured alcohol. Although its a bit slow it works!

[Spots]

http://www.instructables.com/id/Can-Stove/?ALLSTEPS

My buddy, an avid hiker, made one of these. He uses cheap denatured alcohol. Although its a bit slow it works!

Ive made several of those. I carry a small bottle of Alcohol for just that purpose.

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[UncleJak]

Ive made several of those. I carry a small bottle of Alcohol for just that purpose.

Tapatalk ate my spelling.

I carry a large bottle of alcohol for medicinal purposes...
But seriously, alcohol stoves are awesome. I made one from a can.

sent barefoot from the hills of Tennessee