@@trianglewhips ah here you go, this was pretty cool. It is also known as Ponderosa pine and has a number of uses and benefits. ua-cam.com/video/bfbZLt3E2lw/v-deo.html
Hi Jesse, thank you for showing this great piece of gear. I also use the kelly kettles outdoors because they are so simple and efficient. I use the trekker model when I am for my own and the base camp version at home as a backup for example for a blackout or in a larger camp. This is an awesome good stuff! Thank you for showing it and all the best from 🇦🇹 🤠 👍
A lot of goodness from the simplest of items! Birch bark itself is a lifesaver and I really liked that you touched upon it's medicinal benefits! Great video brother!🤙
The first time I used mine, a couple of months ago, I put my White Box alcohol stove inside as the National Forest fire restrictions wouldn't allow wood burning. I was impressed. I was also car camping so weight/bulk of the Scout were not issues. Good video, thank you.
Another nice video, Jess. I first started using the KK about 10 or 12 years ago. My first one (base camp) was stolen, and I really missed it. Now I also use a Trekker; it's just big enough for my use and doesn't take up quite as much pack space. The hobo stove component really boosts its utility. I did, however, replace the cook kit with a Stanley 2-bowl cookpot set (I leave out one bowl for solo camping).
😂 That hasn’t crossed my mind, but now the seed has been planted lol. Bulletproof yes, but interestingly they had to change from a solid stopper (which would be ideal IMO) to the whistle, as folks were boiling with the cork in and getting explosive results. Live and learn... Cheers brother
@@EnduranceRoom I think it’d be cool if they made a mini one too. And an extra grande. I think it would work as a distillery with some simple copper mods.. 🤔 🍸
I have the extra large stainless one myself! Great little thing, if your looking for a smaller lighter one, the Mkettle is tough to beat on its small size.
Good watch, thanks. Noted on the use of small fuel sticks once the fire get organized so once the kettle is lifted no timbers fall out of the interface zone, seems backwards in terms of building a fire but I get-it. Still waiting for my base camp in transit. - N Idaho -
Thanks! I really enjoy the kettle. It is amazingly efficient. Good eye on the small sticks, adding anything too large can be problematic upon retrieving the kettle. The base camp should be excellent. Enjoy it!
My main issue with my Kelly Kettle Trekker is its volume. A wood gasifier stove nestled in a pot is about half the size and takes much space in my pack. It is a good piece of kit though. Very fast for boiling water and also quite stealthy.
Good insights. It does take up some space. For the size/weight, I think one of the larger models would be better suited for most folks camping with friends or family. For the individual, a small gasifier type has a lot to like.
Always appreciate. I may pull the trigger. I see they have aluminum option for weight I guess, however it’s 2022 and time for Kelly family to have titanium model. Almost 1/2 the weight. IMHO 😂.
Years and years ago they didn’t do the stove base and it was just the kettle. First add on I saw was two piece cross on top for holding a pot similar to a trianga stove setup. Seeing the green whistle cap is new to me as I seem to recall an old cork one 30 some years ago that a Great Uncle had. I have always been torn on this bit of kit. I like it and I want it but I don’t want to carry it and only see limited use for the weight and space. Because I refuse to use it to purify drinking water due to too many crevasses where bacteria could hide.
Thanks brother. Its pretty slick bit of kit. You can cook over the top with the pot holder I used on the base plate. I like keeping the center of gravity a little lower personally. Have a great weekend!
Interesting history on the evolution of the design. I couldn’t imagine it without the base plate. The whistle cap is definitely a recent mod. It sounded like people were using the kettle with the cork in and having disastrous results. I wouldn’t worry about bacteria so much. The fire will neutralize any issues there. That being said, using a good water filter to remove other contaminants is probably a good idea in most instances.
Idk. I have an old cheap Chinese lockblade knife that you could hand disable it is so worthless. Places used to put them 4 for a dollar by the register. Has everything I hate: half-serrated/half-straight, nylon plastic handle…the works. I use that thing 99% of the time to cut a box or even plastic clamshell so as to “not mess up a good knife.” We all have quirks. I do love it. But for whatever reason just can’t pull the trigger. Stuck on the canteen, cup and lid for the versatility I guess. But for camping or a more permanent shelter, it would be aces.
Awesome piece of kit brotha I've always wondered about these that's a stupid fast boil but on the hefty side for weight, I do prefer a good twig stove in the summer when I shot your One Stick Fire challenge it was in the 90°s I was sweating bullets 😀 haha Brooo I love that camo tarp NASTY I just got a Hiddenwoodsman ruck with Pentacott camo looks very similar!!😁✌️💚✊️🔥
Thanks brother! I hear ya on the heat. 90s is way to warm for me these days lol. Got acclimated to the temps up here. Pentacott looks like an awesome camo! Enjoy the ruck!
Hey Joe! Thank you. Been doing good, just been super busy with family. Our little clan grew by two in January. Wolf and Will :) Everyone is doing good here, but the days got short, and even shorter nights. I will be back out in the woods soon though. Hows things going?
@@EnduranceRoom Congratulations my brother! Welcome bro to parenthood! I’m happy for you guys. Been busy as well with work. Just tuned up my mountain bike and my sons as well. So we are getting in the woods one way or another. He doesn’t like the “hike in” but loves the camping part. Anyways good to see ya back.
@@georgerector9252 The kettle is $72. It can easily be adapted for cooking just as is with a little creativity using something like tent stakes or sticks to hold up whatever you are cooking in above baseplate. Basic kit is here www.kellykettleusa.com/stainless-small-trekker-kelly-kettle-basic-kit Another option would be to simply add the hobo stove attachment. I think its the most economic solution to expand utility.
if you want to have some real fun fill the kettle with birch bark and birch twigs up to the roof and then set it on fire.....inform the fire department that everything is ok^^
Thanks for watching everyone. Checkout the stove here: www.kellykettleusa.com/trekker-small-stainless-steel-kelly-kettle
Can you use yellow pine???
@@trianglewhips I haven’t had it, but I am pretty sure you can. I have heard white is best, but quite a few other conifers are suitable
@@EnduranceRoom As long its not toxic. thats my concern..
@@trianglewhips I am not finding any strong recommendations for or against it. I did see something on it about never for pregnant women.
@@trianglewhips ah here you go, this was pretty cool. It is also known as Ponderosa pine and has a number of uses and benefits. ua-cam.com/video/bfbZLt3E2lw/v-deo.html
Thanks my brother 😊 I love hearing you talk about natural remedies 👍🏻 Have a blessed day 🙏🏼
Thanks sister! Much appreciated. The same to you and yours! 🌲
Great job, I liked it. Excellent cinematography and excellent directing. Thanks for the quality content! Grretings from Belarus tourist.
Hi Jesse, thank you for showing this great piece of gear. I also use the kelly kettles outdoors because they are so simple and efficient. I use the trekker model when I am for my own and the base camp version at home as a backup for example for a blackout or in a larger camp. This is an awesome good stuff! Thank you for showing it and all the best from 🇦🇹 🤠 👍
Thank you! Very cool that you have the base camp and trekker. I think both would be very useful. Have a good one my friend!🤝🌲
@@EnduranceRoom🙏🤠👍🏕🔥
A lot of goodness from the simplest of items! Birch bark itself is a lifesaver and I really liked that you touched upon it's medicinal benefits! Great video brother!🤙
Thank you brother! The bark really is a wonder. So many uses beyond fire starting.
I have the treker also and it's an awesome piece of kit!
Nice review, glad to hear you are doing well, stay strong and keep shining bright.
Thanks my friend. Hope you’re doing awesome. We are good here, just been super busy with family. Will be back out in the woods soon. Have a good one!
The first time I used mine, a couple of months ago, I put my White Box alcohol stove inside as the National Forest fire restrictions wouldn't allow wood burning. I was impressed. I was also car camping so weight/bulk of the Scout were not issues. Good video, thank you.
Another nice video, Jess. I first started using the KK about 10 or 12 years ago. My first one (base camp) was stolen, and I really missed it. Now I also use a Trekker; it's just big enough for my use and doesn't take up quite as much pack space. The hobo stove component really boosts its utility. I did, however, replace the cook kit with a Stanley 2-bowl cookpot set (I leave out one bowl for solo camping).
Thank you! That is a good idea to swap them out. The stove is perfectly useable with larger kit.
Cool looking piece of kit! Thanks for sharing my friend 🤠
Thanks Herb! Have a good one. 🤝
Kelly Kettle is a lifesaver. Bulletproof. I always think of making hooch in it⛽️😂😂😂😂
😂 That hasn’t crossed my mind, but now the seed has been planted lol. Bulletproof yes, but interestingly they had to change from a solid stopper (which would be ideal IMO) to the whistle, as folks were boiling with the cork in and getting explosive results. Live and learn...
Cheers brother
@@EnduranceRoom I think it’d be cool if they made a mini one too. And an extra grande. I think it would work as a distillery with some simple copper mods.. 🤔 🍸
Cooking with a piece of history! Great kettle!
So good to see you Jess, thanks and keep the videos coming.
Thanks brother. Appreciate you reaching out. Should be back out in the woods soon. Have a good one! 🤝
You always have such interesting equipment. Thank you for sharing your video.
Thank you! Have a good one
I have the extra large stainless one myself! Great little thing, if your looking for a smaller lighter one, the Mkettle is tough to beat on its small size.
Thanks for the video, natural resources are brilliant.
Thank you! Absolutely agree.
Good watch, thanks. Noted on the use of small fuel sticks once the fire get organized so once the kettle is lifted no timbers fall out of the interface zone, seems backwards in terms of building a fire but I get-it. Still waiting for my base camp in transit. - N Idaho -
Thanks! I really enjoy the kettle. It is amazingly efficient. Good eye on the small sticks, adding anything too large can be problematic upon retrieving the kettle. The base camp should be excellent. Enjoy it!
I love my base camp version, 👍🏻
Nice! The base camp looks awesome. Honestly for the size/weight difference with increased volume, I think it makes a lot of sense.
Jesse Awesome video with some great info !
Thanks Kris! Appreciate it!
Nice kit!
Thanks David!
My main issue with my Kelly Kettle Trekker is its volume. A wood gasifier stove nestled in a pot is about half the size and takes much space in my pack.
It is a good piece of kit though. Very fast for boiling water and also quite stealthy.
Good insights. It does take up some space. For the size/weight, I think one of the larger models would be better suited for most folks camping with friends or family. For the individual, a small gasifier type has a lot to like.
Always appreciate. I may pull the trigger. I see they have aluminum option for weight I guess, however it’s 2022 and time for Kelly family to have titanium model. Almost 1/2 the weight. IMHO 😂.
Thank you! Titanium would certainly be interesting.
They say the demand isn't presently there to justify converting their equipment facilities to be able to work with titanium.
I love my base camp kettle, just big lol
Solid set . Looked at a review of these several years ago. Was thinking you could cook over the kettle but May be faulty memory. Have a good one .
Years and years ago they didn’t do the stove base and it was just the kettle. First add on I saw was two piece cross on top for holding a pot similar to a trianga stove setup.
Seeing the green whistle cap is new to me as I seem to recall an old cork one 30 some years ago that a Great Uncle had.
I have always been torn on this bit of kit. I like it and I want it but I don’t want to carry it and only see limited use for the weight and space. Because I refuse to use it to purify drinking water due to too many crevasses where bacteria could hide.
Thanks brother. Its pretty slick bit of kit. You can cook over the top with the pot holder I used on the base plate. I like keeping the center of gravity a little lower personally. Have a great weekend!
Interesting history on the evolution of the design. I couldn’t imagine it without the base plate. The whistle cap is definitely a recent mod. It sounded like people were using the kettle with the cork in and having disastrous results. I wouldn’t worry about bacteria so much. The fire will neutralize any issues there. That being said, using a good water filter to remove other contaminants is probably a good idea in most instances.
@@ahabstar you could always put a bit of bleach water in it every once in a while. Let it sit and then pour it out . The residual chlorine evaporates
Idk. I have an old cheap Chinese lockblade knife that you could hand disable it is so worthless. Places used to put them 4 for a dollar by the register. Has everything I hate: half-serrated/half-straight, nylon plastic handle…the works. I use that thing 99% of the time to cut a box or even plastic clamshell so as to “not mess up a good knife.”
We all have quirks. I do love it. But for whatever reason just can’t pull the trigger. Stuck on the canteen, cup and lid for the versatility I guess. But for camping or a more permanent shelter, it would be aces.
Awesome piece of kit brotha I've always wondered about these that's a stupid fast boil but on the hefty side for weight, I do prefer a good twig stove in the summer when I shot your One Stick Fire challenge it was in the 90°s I was sweating bullets 😀 haha
Brooo I love that camo tarp NASTY I just got a Hiddenwoodsman ruck with Pentacott camo looks very similar!!😁✌️💚✊️🔥
Thanks brother! I hear ya on the heat. 90s is way to warm for me these days lol. Got acclimated to the temps up here. Pentacott looks like an awesome camo! Enjoy the ruck!
Whoa! What the heck.
This is really a different approach
Big Time , that was really interesting, I love your take on the herbs too man. super informatif Video, thank you. DeinStamm
Thanks Stamm! We picked up a book called Herbal Medic a few months back and have been slowly going over it. Really cool stuff. Have a good one!
Nice show thanks
Thanks Willis
Very nice video! 💫
Thank you!
Great Suit
Thank you!
Hey Jess great review. How and where ya been?
Hey Joe! Thank you. Been doing good, just been super busy with family. Our little clan grew by two in January. Wolf and Will :) Everyone is doing good here, but the days got short, and even shorter nights. I will be back out in the woods soon though. Hows things going?
@@EnduranceRoom Congratulations my brother! Welcome bro to parenthood! I’m happy for you guys. Been busy as well with work. Just tuned up my mountain bike and my sons as well. So we are getting in the woods one way or another. He doesn’t like the “hike in” but loves the camping part. Anyways good to see ya back.
Cool Peice of kit
Thanks! It is pretty handy
$128?
$72
@@EnduranceRoom $72 for the complete kit? Link please. Otherwise you have a $72 water boiler.
@@georgerector9252 The kettle is $72. It can easily be adapted for cooking just as is with a little creativity using something like tent stakes or sticks to hold up whatever you are cooking in above baseplate. Basic kit is here www.kellykettleusa.com/stainless-small-trekker-kelly-kettle-basic-kit
Another option would be to simply add the hobo stove attachment. I think its the most economic solution to expand utility.
if you want to have some real fun fill the kettle with birch bark and birch twigs up to the roof and then set it on fire.....inform the fire department that everything is ok^^