Kelly Kettle Large Hobo Stove
$15.99
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Tim from VT's Review of Kelly Kettle Large Hobo Stove

This makes an already great system complete. The Kelly Kettle was kind of a one-trick pony. Even with the pot support and the grill, it was more a water boiler than anything else. This stove has a lot going for it. It's inexpensive, has no moving parts, and is pretty much unbreakable short of running it over. If you bring an alcohol stove, the top part functions as a pot support for that as well. (Hint: To boil a Kelly over an alcohol burner, block off about 75% of the chimney with a can lid, foil, or whatever is handy. This keeps the heat from escaping too quickly.) Admittedly, the system is too bulky for ultralight hiking, but is terrific for car camping, canoeing, or other pursuits where size isn't so much an issue. I use mine on my sailboat to make shore lunches, as well using the kettle over the boat's stove.
Pros:
  • Inexpensive, simple, durable
Cons:
  • Bulky
Best Used for:
  • Car camping, canoeing, horse packing, emergency preparedness.
Would Recommend: Yes
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