Backcountry Boiler


justin_baker

justin_baker

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Just wanted to show you guys an pretty innovative new wood stove called the "backcountry boiler". It has been getting lots of love over at the backpacking light forums, but I haven't seen it mentioned here. It's nothing complicated, but it just seems to work so incredibly well. Apparently it's based off of a chimney kettle.
http://www.theboilerwerks.com/about/
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Backcountry Boiler - YouTube
 
cbo said:
like the 100 years old kelly kettle
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very much like...only updated to a size and weight that makes it more practical for backpacking (IMO). The sheer size of a kelly kettle is what turned me off of them for years. Now the concept of a "chimney kettle" is actually produced in a size that makes me consider getting one. Plus it's made in America (Pittsburgh I belileve).
 
Yankee Cymro said:
very much like...only updated to a size and weight that makes it more practical for backpacking (IMO). The sheer size of a kelly kettle is what turned me off of them for years. Now the concept of a "chimney kettle" is actually produced in a size that makes me consider getting one. Plus it's made in America (Pittsburgh I belileve).
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Yep, that's exactly the point of the backcountry boiler - a kelly kettle that's suitable for ultralight backpackers (or anyone who just doesn't want to carry a 1.7lb kettle but loves the concept).
 
I love my Kelly kettle... But I don't backpack light and I only carry it if I'm camping more than a couple days.

They are extremely efficient at boiling water. KK makes a grill attachment to fit the top. I didnt purchase the acc. But I can suspend my ss nalgene over it to increase capacity. I've thought about making a small grill out of some small stainless rod so I can use my small cook pot or canteen cup.
 
"Kelly Kettles" (and their other variations) are great and I've had several (I even have the huge Triple S Storm Kettle) but nothing beats having a stove that could use different sized pots. I like to be able to cook game, boil coffee, and bake all with the same stove.
 
Antig said:
"Kelly Kettles" (and their other variations) are great and I've had several (I even have the huge Triple S Storm Kettle) but nothing beats having a stove that could use different sized pots. I like to be able to cook game, boil coffee, and bake all with the same stove.
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Exactly, this looks well made, but hot water dosnt cover my needs.
 
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