First thing first, this is only first impression and not a full review. We used this kettle only once in the field, so there is no way I can review its longevity or ease of use in a less friendly weather/environment. However for the first use it performed incredibly well, and if the seams hold up, I don't see any reason why it would disappoint in the future.
Ok, first and the only negative thing about this thing is that its relatively bulky compared to small camping stoves, however...
You are carrying a great water container, that can be used to get and carry water to the camp.
You are carrying a stove to cook on and a pot to cook in. Turns into a small grill once you boiled the water and got some coals in the base.
Gets the fire going really fast. I haven't tried it on damp materials yet, but we had some greener firewood last time camping, which sometimes is a pain to get going, but this thing roared and got those sticks nice and hot in seconds. I see no problem using this to actually get a fire going inside with marginal (wet) wood, and then once its nice and aflame, transfer it to the main camp fire to start that.
Boils water in record time!
This is the medium size, which turned out to be a perfect size for two people. It boiled water by the time the fire dried out the sticks and finally combusted the smoke and roared in the chimney. Blowing into the hole in the base really angers the fire and the sound is incredible!
We haven't tried the cook set yet, just boiled water for some tea, so can not comment on that. Pot seems to be ok, but I doubt the lid will be very useful as a skillet.
Really smart design. I'm sure it will prove itself to be useful time after time and compensate for its bulkiness.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 16.8 x 11.7 x 11.3 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 3.15 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.1 x 1.8 x 0.3 inches |
| Item Weight | 41 Ounces |
| Brand Name | Kelly Kettle USA |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Manufacturer | Kelly Kettle |
| Part Number | 50114 |
