Most of the improvements have previously been mentioned, such as the addition of the silicon stopper, skimming the fire bowl to fit after the first use, a handle on the neoprene sleeve (similar to the Jetboil) as anyone with smaller hands may have trouble taking hold. Whether that was anything to do with the design or Johns overly eager blowing, we just couldn’t say. The Bushtucker Boiler just pipped the F1 to the boil by in an impressive 6 ½ minutes, closely followed by the F1 20 seconds later. Water was equally measured, and the test began.Ī little encouragement was given, and a lot of smoke produced.
The guys thought they would run a comparison test, side by side, so fire bowls had equal amounts of tinder and kindling laid up ready. John brought along his stainless steel Bushtucker Boiler, which resembles the M kettle. The majority loved the round shape of the top (which is repeated throughout the majority of the range). Our initial thoughts (similar to other tests) were that it looked and felt well built. First boil 10 to 11 minutes, second burn around 9 ½ minutes. In advance of the test date, I ran two burns using a Trangia burner, just to blacken the interior. Then we got down to the real reason we were here, the F1. Just goes to show that there is no replacement for experience.Įveryone very quickly got into the swing of the “traditional” fire lighting method of fire steel and tinder. By the time we were organised, Doug “Ray Mears” Manning had his Original Kettle boiled! 6.5 minutes! Doug is a Scout leader and founder member of the TCC. So, the initial “burn” consisted of John using the new F1, The remainder gathered fuel from the forest.
Just lucky with the choice of people, I guess.įire steels were issued and John “Bear Grylls” Somerville pulled out some cramp ball fungus, honeysuckle bark and some prepared tinder. I thought that I was going to have an uphill battle converting everyone to the idea of using wood as a fuel, rather than the usual gas or liquid. The focus group was assembled from the Thameswey Canoe Club, and the location was chosen.įrom left to right, Callum Gunston, Yours truly (Keltoi), Matt Gunston (Tango1), Nick Mellor, John Somerville, Doug Manning, Hobbes (my German Shepherd).īadbury Hill is a secluded wood, just West of Faringdon, complete with an abundant supply of wood, sticks, tinder, pine cones etc.
#Cat in the kettle original song plus#
Alex and the Storm boys gave me the opportunity to test the new F1, plus the added benefit of the rest of the Storm Kettle range.
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