Every stove needs a kettle. Here's mine, it's made in Norway. It's a beaut, really good quality, but when I got it it was full of scale, citric acid cured that. It's a 3 pint stainless steel kettle. Brand name Polaris. What's your kettle?
My well used kettle originally comes from Trangia 27, is now mostly used on Optimus 8r: It is ugly because it also is used without a stove underneath: I also have the bigger kettle – the one for Trangia 25 – paired with Primus 210 sport. But I didn't manage to find any picture of it. I am not sure every stoves is for a kettle. My Svea 123r fit best in a cylindrical pot. And this pot is the only one I actually use on this stove.
Beautiful shots. I nearly forgot about my tiny Trangia kettle, it looks like a single cup size. It was delivered personally by a lovely young lady It's just come off the shelf and is covered in dust. Sitting on the 8R for size comparison
My absolute favorite for Hiking is my old Sirram. Its very lightweight - and has a screw on lid and built in tea-filter which is quite practical.
This steel kettle is the one I have used the most the last 15 years or so. It has a copper laminated bottom, and is as fast as an alu kettle. It takes a lot of beating, and with a strap through the side loops and the lid loop, it will hang happily on the back of my pack. This last one is an old alu ILOVAN Norwegian made kettle, the type my Father had. I believe the Polaris kettle @David is presenting also has a copper laminated bottom. My Mother has one of those at our off-grid cabin. Polaris has ties to Høyang, Høyang was the continuation of ILOVAN – so there we have the connection. All the best, e
My Simplex was cheap - only £15, I think mainly because it's a Simplex model that didn't have the word 'Simplex' stamped in in big bold letters underneath. Even I didn't realise until I got it home and researched who had made it and found out it was genuine!
@Ed Winskill - I will second your comment for I was thinking exactly the same; a very well composed and evocative image that no doubt resonates with many here. Thank you @Harder D. Soerensen
Harder, yes you can’t beat the Sirram kettle. I have used one for years but sadly it now has so much use it has worn thin on the bottom and leaks. Not game enough to attempt aluminium welding but will leave it up to an expert. The sirram was a gift from my grandfather when I was a kid so it has sentimental value as well as a darn good lightweight kettle. Cheers Rob
So many beautiful kettles! The one I use most is a large copper one, always on or near the wood stove in winter and always giving splendid service on living history events. Best regards, Wim
That's a lovely photo... well used kettle, an ancient lichen covered table and Autumn in the background! Marvellous! Great copper kettle Wim... looks like you could make tea for a small platoon with that!
