WILF 44,329 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 Kelly kettles Anyone used / use them ? Thoughts ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hot dog 12 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 Never even heard of her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greg64 2,566 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 I've got one i take fishing with me good bit of kit but a bit bulky and take a lot of room in your rucksack if you're carrying it 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,212 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 (edited) Got the smaller one (2/3 cups) as a gift from a trap supplier 20+ year ago, bit a novelty until you need it. If I was a winter fisherman itd get more use, but I only ever do short sesh. They work very well though & very quick to the boil. Edited March 7 by Waz 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Sayer 1,704 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 As said above, I've got one for car camping . Good bit of kit . Only gripe a bit bulky and possibly novelty factor. But do boil water quick. Ok now and again for summit a bit different. You can cook on them all though I've never tried as I don't have the cooking attachment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,120 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Kids got me one its good and got the accessories so can cook with it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flacko 1,732 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 They bang on mate if you like a fresh brew 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 18,610 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Great for beach fishing especially at night. Cheers Arry 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRUEBRIT66 1,176 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Bit of a novelty thing I find and a bugger to light and bulky, but once going boil quick. EBay Bulin T4 stove about £25 with adapter another £3 to take the camping gas bottles you get in B&M 4 for a fiver, with a small fishing kettle. Quarter the size and weight light first time and no arseing about finding sticks, pine cones or elephant dung to keep it lit. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 20,882 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Depends what you want it for. If you want something to make a brew in the event of a nuclear holocaust then it might be worth prepping. If you want a brew fast while fishing there's other options 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,329 Posted March 7 Author Report Share Posted March 7 I have a Coleman Peak 1 & a Primus Omni Fuel but I was really looking at something where you don’t have to cart petrol or gas about. You have to change the generators on the Coleman every couple of years and they are a pain in the arse to find here and about €40 Ive only used petrol for years. Gas is near useless when the temp drops anyway. Cheers for the feed back lads, much appreciated. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRUEBRIT66 1,176 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 10 minutes ago, WILF said: I have a Coleman Peak 1 & a Primus Omni Fuel but I was really looking at something where you don’t have to cart petrol or gas about. You have to change the generators on the Coleman every couple of years and they are a pain in the arse to find here and about €40 Ive only used petrol for years. Gas is near useless when the temp drops anyway. Cheers for the feed back lads, much appreciated. Bulin T4 has a built in gas warmer so added with a butane/propane bottle never had a issue on the bank down to -5. Know what you mean about the Colemans got a sporter and the generators were always packing in. A little tip if your not using genuine coleman fuel a few drops of redex keep the sooting down and the generator clean. Also got a MSR whisperlite that will light up anywhere under any conditions, expensive and the pre warming bit always makes me jumpy but one hell of a stove. With the Kelly I just found I ended up taking firelighters and kindling which defeated the object of trying to keep it light and compact. Cooking on it was a nause as well as the pots get sooty as it really needs to be full throttle or you don't get a decent burn. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,276 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 1 hour ago, WILF said: I have a Coleman Peak 1 & a Primus Omni Fuel but I was really looking at something where you don’t have to cart petrol or gas about. You have to change the generators on the Coleman every couple of years and they are a pain in the arse to find here and about €40 Ive only used petrol for years. Gas is near useless when the temp drops anyway. Cheers for the feed back lads, much appreciated. Have got them all from gas,petrol, wood gas and a Kelly but if I could only have one for all occasions it would be the good old Trangia 100% reliable and last forever 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,892 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Something like this be smaller and lighter...gas dont freeze up when you use a neoprene cover 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,892 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 £15/20 for a chub stove,£10 for the neoprene cover,£12 kettle,gas is £5 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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