Want to quickly boil water on an open wood fire? Tried a traditional Stockman's Quart Pot yet?History
Boiling water on an open fire is a tradition that is fast disappearing as "Stoves Only" signs become more common in our parks and campgrounds. While the opportunity remains, why not try a traditional method that has been around for well over a 100 years and was used by the cavalry in the Boer War and by our early drovers and stock men?
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| Traditional tin |
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| Modern stainless steel |
Advantages
- Steeped in history
- No wire bail (handle): fold away handles make it easier to pack
- Fast boil, as it can be placed directly in the coals
- Dual purpose, as it includes a cup, which also acts as a firmly fitting lid to keep out ash
- Space saving, with matches, gripper, tea bags, sugar inside
- High efficiency, as flames surround the pot without any possibility of melting the handles
- Easy to hold, as wire handles cool quickly
- Maintains shape and packs easily, due to strength and oval shape
- Easy to remove from fire with a stick placed through the wire loop on the lid and wire loops on main container (not shown)
- Large size (1.1L): large drink (500ml) and water for freeze dried pack (400ml)
- Weight: heavier than titanium
- Cools rapidly, compared to a plastic mug
- Rusts, if you don't dry before packing, unless you buy the stainless steel version
- Dangers: don't let it boil dry or the solder will melt on tin versions (stainless steel versions available)
- Health Risk: traditional tin version has lead solder
There are a variety of titanium kettles available but they either lack the bail to lift from a fire, have no integrated cup or have plastic coated handles. They are also much easier to damage while packing.
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