- Constructed from lightweight aluminium
- Empty kettle and base unit weighs approx 950g
- Cook set weighs approx 280g
- Holds up to 1.4 litres (approx 5 mugs)
- 34cm high x 18.5cm wide
- Includes two-part grill, saucepan and frying pan with detachable handle
- Includes hard-wearing carry bag with drawstring top
- Includes metal stand to raise off the ground where necessary
- Ideal for camping, fishing, workmen, use during power cuts, etc.
- Suitable for taking to festivals where gas canisters are prohibited
- Outdoor use only
- Made in UK
Variously known as ghillie kettles, storm kettles, kelly kettles or volcano kettles, these were traditionally used by fishermen in the west of Ireland and this version is still manufactured in the traditional way.
The advantage of this cooking system is that you don't need to carry gas canisters or solid fuel with you. It works by burning any combustible material that may be to hand around you.
First, fill the kettle up with water. The water is contained in the wall around the edge of the kettle. Then just pile in some twigs, leaves, paper, fir cones, etc into the base and light through the opening in the side. Face the opening into the wind for extra draught to help the burning process.
The heat rises through the chimney in the centre of the kettle and so heats the water around it. Additional combustible material can be dropped down the chimney if required.
When the water boils, you will hear the whistle contained in the spout. The kettle is then ready to be removed from the base and you can pour out your boiling water.
This kit also comes with a two-part grill which fits on top of the base unit containing the burning material. There is also a saucepan and frying pan that can sit on top of the grill support.
This is an ingenious device, based on knowledge passed down through the generations, and is a very effective way to boil water and cook when outside.
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Ghillie Storm Kettle product review.
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