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Bush kettles
« on: September 16, 2021, 05:15:30 PM »
Remember these things were around lots 10 odd yrs ago, but not much mention. Some twigs/leaves etc or some of those fuel pellets underneath, and quick boiled water.

Search shows a couple of hits here Troopy scored one at garage sale. Anyone got one still, handy for day or overnight trips?


https://www.snowys.com.au/instant-camp-kettle-700-ml


https://www.aussiestormshop.com.au/Ghillie-Kettle-1.0-Litre-Explorer-Silver-Anodised



https://www.compressorcare.com.au/product/1-ltr-royce-rimfire-bush-kettle/


https://www.campingwithhillbilly.com/store1/Bush-Kettle-p157333909
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Re: Bush kettles
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2021, 10:41:50 PM »
Yeah, still got mine. Haven't used it in a while though. But yes it would be handy for overnights. Takes bugger all twigs to boil a litre (I think it is), and pretty quick too.
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Re: Bush kettles
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2021, 07:30:18 AM »
You can still get them new, but ouch! ::) :o

https://www.ebay.com.au/str/kellykettleaustralia
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Re: Bush kettles
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2021, 12:07:16 PM »
yep. Bought one a couple of years back. Crazy fast and so easy. https://www.campology.com.au/

hot tip...

thinking that using it on top of an enamel plate, would protect your plastic fold up table... would be a mistake.

just sayin'...



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Re: Bush kettles
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2021, 12:29:27 PM »
No sticks required.
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Re: Bush kettles
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2021, 01:33:12 PM »
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No sticks required.

but small screw on gas cyl required? Some of them can be painful in High country they freeze up

Good option - how many runs you get out of a cylinder?
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Re: Bush kettles
« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2021, 02:30:54 PM »
Bush kettles on SSAA web site $85.00, these are a lot cheaper.
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Re: Bush kettles
« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2021, 03:56:30 PM »
Quote from: Bird on September 17, 2021, 01:33:12 PM
but small screw on gas cyl required? Some of them can be painful in High country they freeze up

Good option - how many runs you get out of a cylinder?
Haven't used it in the cold or emptied a canister yet, it was a godsend when we swagged it to the Cape in June. Made early coffee a breeze.
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Re: Bush kettles
« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2021, 05:11:29 PM »
Quote from: Bird on September 17, 2021, 01:33:12 PM
but small screw on gas cyl required? Some of them can be painful in High country they freeze up

Good option - how many runs you get out of a cylinder?

Throw it in the sleeping bag when you wake up, will keep the gas flowing

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Re: Bush kettles
« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2021, 05:50:30 PM »
Quote from: Bird on September 17, 2021, 01:33:12 PM
but small screw on gas cyl required? Some of them can be painful in High country they freeze up

Good option - how many runs you get out of a cylinder?


The Jetboil gas is fine in reasonably cold weather. We’ve used ours well into negative temp. Having a warm dehydrated meal on top of Kosciusko was bliss. They last for ages boiling  water due to their speed. Great bit of kit. 👍🏻
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Re: Bush kettles
« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2021, 08:33:12 PM »
Quote from: GGV8Cruza on September 17, 2021, 05:11:29 PM
Throw it in the sleeping bag when you wake up, will keep the gas flowing

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Never had problems with gas not flowing in the sleeping bag.

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Re: Bush kettles
« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2021, 08:33:58 PM »
We've got the 1.5 L Eco Billy, bloody ripper
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Re: Bush kettles
« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2021, 08:36:12 PM »
Quote from: Bird on September 17, 2021, 01:33:12 PM
but small screw on gas cyl required? Some of them can be painful in High country they freeze up

Good option - how many runs you get out of a cylinder?

the small cylinders get an hour of run time. pretty good as it takes about 2 mins to boil a litre of water.
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Re: Bush kettles
« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2021, 09:11:18 PM »
Quote from: austastar on September 17, 2021, 08:33:12 PM
Never had problems with gas not flowing in the sleeping bag.

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I was waiting for Bird to take that one  ;D

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Re: Bush kettles
« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2021, 02:14:51 PM »
I got the Eco-Billy as a wedding present, must be 25 years ago now. Everyone got a kettle didn't they?

We used it a lot on day trips as you could get a hot drink in a few minutes for little effort.

I'd turn it upside down, stuff it full of twigs and leaf litter, put it on the ground right way up, add water and light it. That was usually enough to boil 1.5L of water. If we were staying longer, then drop some bigger sticks down the chimney and when you take the kettle away you have the basis of a camp fire.

It doesn't get much of a run these days, I mainly use the butane or dual fuel stove with a stove top whistling kettle. The bush kettle doesn't work very well on a burner. After moving to Qld, winter exploring isn't as cold either, so you're generally looking for a cool drink, rather than a hot one.
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Re: Bush kettles
« Reply #15 on: September 19, 2021, 06:50:22 AM »
Quote from: Bird on September 16, 2021, 05:15:30 PM
Remember these things were around lots 10 odd yrs ago, but not much mention. Some twigs/leaves etc or some of those fuel pellets underneath, and quick boiled water.

Anyone got one still, handy for day or overnight trips?

https://www.snowys.com.au/instant-camp-kettle-700-ml


Surprising (and a little sad) how our camping style has changed. I've got one in the shed like the one in the picture...
but now days I just drop a pod in the nespresso as its easer and quicker  >:D
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