This is for all my new readers who really want to be prepared for the unexpected. This “kettle” is an awesome emergency stove or a great stove for camping! You probably know by now that I have to know the ins and outs of everything related to emergency preparedness. The Kelly Kettle can be used for all kinds of outdoor food preparation, including camping, day hiking, and an unforeseen emergency when we lose power and need to cook meals.
That works for me! It’s great when a product can be used in so many different situations. One of the challenges of being away from home, or even in the backyard for that matter, is having a cooking source that is easily portable, can use readily available fuel, and is efficient. I’ve found the Kelly Kettle hits the mark on every point. The one pictured below is similar to the Kelly Kettle I have.
Stainless Steel or Aluminum Kelly Kettle
The Kelly Kettle comes in aluminum or stainless steel. I decided on stainless steel since I felt it would hold up better. I prefer to buy something right the first time and not have to replace it down the road. I also wanted one that would be larger and serve a few more people. I decided on the Ultimate Stainless Scout Camp Kit. I am going to explain how each part works so you can visualize using one. This is really the most reliable ultra-fast camping kettle for the outdoors. It’s very light, extremely durable, and works even in extreme weather conditions.
No Propane, Gas, or Liquid Fuel is Needed
Oh my gosh, I love that this doesn’t need any propane, gas, or liquid fuel. Place a few wads of newspaper in the bottom of the base unit as a fire starter since it ignites so easily. Next, I put a layer of fuel I was able to retrieve from my yard and the local golf course. I used twigs, pine cones, dry leaves, etc. You can start a small fire in the base with a match or a fire starter
I went over to the golf course near my home and gathered up the pine cones from the ground. Yep, FREE fuel for this unit! Now I will be gathering pine cones regularly to store in my garage. We added some small dry branches and the dry leaves, and the fire started so quickly!
Double-Walled Kelly Kettle Stove
Next, you place the main double-walled stove on the base as shown above. Here’s the deal: I couldn’t figure out how this unit worked because I didn’t realize it had a double-walled pitcher built in, so to speak. Yep, I get it now. The flue/chimney is at the top, where you can add more twigs and pine cones. You can see the opening on the right side where you can add water.
Boil 37.2 ounces of liquid in just a few minutes
This Scout Kelly Kettle boils 1.1 liters (37.2 oz) in minutes. You can see how to lift the Kelly Kettle off the base with the handle at a 90-degree angle. You then set the unit on a flat surface and use the attached orange stopper (which should always be removed before lighting the kettle) to pour water into a pan or cup.
Ready To Cook With The Kelly Kettle
Now we are ready to cook. Kelly Kettle has a two-piece pan bracket that you hook together and insert into the chimney flue to set your pans on top and start cooking.
Finish Cooking on the Grill
Snack Ramen at its best. I had a package and added it to the boiling water in the pan. Easy, peasy. The large Kelly Kettle cook set comes with a grill, pan, lid, and a handle for lifting the pan while cooking. You will remove the top double-walled unit and place your mugs or pan to finish cooking or reheating your drinks.
Kelly Kettle Hobo Stove Accessory
Hobo Stove On Base
The Best Stainless Steel Cups with Silicone Lip Saver
Okay, I have never seen a silicone lip saver, just saying, this is the best thing I have ever seen for a hot cup to save your lips!
Everything Stores In This Bag
In case you missed this post, 101 Reasons Why I Recommend A Sun Oven
Why would I want a Kelly Kettle rather than a small camping stove?
I can explain several reasons why this unit is preferable. First of all, it doesn’t require any external fuel source, such as butane or propane. You just gather readily available materials and use them as fuel. When camping or hiking, it saves on space and weight.
It has a built-in container for heating and using liquids, such as water and soup. It also has a grill attachment, so you can cook as you would on an open fire or on your camp stove. It is smaller, so you’re limited in how much you can heat or cook at any given time.
The built-in handle and the lip protector are handy safety features that really impressed me. None of us wants burned hands or lips when preparing and eating a meal.
It is very efficient, as illustrated by how fast it can boil water. When you’re hungry, you want to eat NOW! No reason to wait a long time for meals using the Kelly Kettle. Finding sufficient free fuel shouldn’t be a problem, whether in your backyard, up in the mountains, or near a lake.
Where can I purchase a Kelly Kettle?
They can be purchased at several places, but it may be easier to just order one on Amazon. I did see they are sold at Cabela’s and Grommet.
What does a Kelly Kettle cost?
The cost will depend on what accessories you decide to buy. Again, check online to see what options are available and how much each costs. Remember to consider the stainless steel option, and that you’ll save on fuel in the long run by not having to purchase butane, propane, etc.
How To Clean, Bake, And Store Pine Cones
Final Word
I highly recommend one of these stoves for several reasons. It is compact and can be used year-round. The fact that I can gather pine cones, twigs, leaves, and my newspapers for fuel is a HUGE plus for me. Here’s to being prepared for the unexpected. May God bless this world, Linda
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