Kelly Kettle Camping Kettles
The Kelly Kettle is an Irish wood-fuelled camping kettle — a storm kettle that boils water on twigs, pine cones, bark or dry grass, with no gas required. Choose stainless steel Trekker, Scout or Base Camp sizes, plus kits and accessories. Free UK delivery over £80; same-day dispatch on orders before 1pm.
- Trekker 0.6L — solo or two people; backpacking.
- Scout 1.2L — couples and small groups.
- Base Camp 1.6L — families, fishing and base camps.
FAQs
Orders placed before 1pm on working days are dispatched the same day.
UK mainland delivery is usually within two working days after dispatch. Delivery times are estimates, not guarantees; the Highlands, islands and Northern Ireland may take longer.
Yes, we offer free delivery on all UK orders over £80.
A Kelly Kettle is a storm kettle with a hollow, double-walled chimney that holds the water, sitting over a fire base where you burn natural fuel such as twigs, pine cones or bark. The fire heats the water from the inside of the chimney, so there is no need to carry gas. The Kelly Kettle Scout is a popular place to start.
Choose based on how many people you are boiling water for. The Trekker 0.6L suits solo trips, the Scout 1.2L is ideal for couples and small groups, and the Base Camp 1.6L is best for families and larger groups.
Yes, with the right accessories your Kelly Kettle fire base can also be used for cooking. Add a Hobo Stove and a Kelly Kettle Cook Set, or pick up an Ultimate Scout Kit which bundles the kettle with accessories.
Kelly Kettle UK: the original wood-fuelled camping kettle
A Kelly Kettle is a double-walled storm kettle with a chimney that holds the water and a fire base that burns natural fuel. Heat rises through the chimney and boils water quickly in wind and rain — without carrying gas canisters. Kelly Kettles have been a favourite with anglers and outdoor users for generations, and Wood to Water stocks the stainless steel range for UK camping, bushcraft and wild cooking.
How a Kelly Kettle works
Fill the chimney chamber with water, pack a handful of twigs, pine cones, bark or dry grass into the fire base, light the fuel and set the kettle on top. The chimney draws the fire so water comes to the boil in roughly three to five minutes, depending on size and fuel. A green whistle tells you when it is ready. Never boil with older cork or rubber stoppers left in the spout — always remove them before lighting. Carry a filled kettle upright to avoid spills from the spout or chimney.
For a step-by-step walkthrough, read our Kelly Kettle stove guide.
Scout vs Base Camp vs Trekker
Pick your camping kettle by how many people you are boiling for and how much weight you want to carry. Capacities below match the official Kelly Kettle sizes; stainless steel weights and boil times align with UK retailer listings.
| Model | Capacity | Weight (stainless) | Boil time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trekker | 0.6 L (about 2 cups) | About 0.68 kg | About 3 minutes | 1–2 people, backpacking, kayaking |
| Scout | 1.2 L (about 4 cups) | About 1 kg | About 3–5 minutes | Couples, small groups, weekends away |
| Base Camp | 1.6 L (about 6 cups) | About 1.16 kg | About 3–5 minutes | Families, fishing, base camps |
Trekker 0.6L
The Trekker is the lightest wood-fuelled kettle in the range. Packed height is about 26.5 cm with a narrower fire base, so it suits solo hikers, bug-out bags and anyone counting grams.
Scout 1.2L
The Scout sits in the middle for capacity and packability — enough for a few drinks or a meal without the bulk of the largest size.
Base Camp 1.6L
The Base Camp boils the largest volume in one go. Ideal when you are car camping, fishing or feeding a group and do not want multiple refills.
Accessories: cook while you boil
Add a Hobo Stove to turn the fire base into a stand-alone wood-fuelled camping stove once the kettle is off. A Kelly Kettle cook set (pot, grill and gripper) lets you heat food over the chimney or on the base. Pot supports fit across sizes so you can cook as the water boils. Kits such as the Ultimate Scout Kit bundle the kettle with matching accessories for a ready-to-go setup. Check each accessory page for Scout, Base Camp or Trekker fitment before you buy.
Care and safety tips
- Use only natural solid fuel in the fire base — never liquid fuels or gas.
- Remove any older cork or rubber stopper before boiling; use the green whistle as designed.
- Keep the fire contained in the base; set the kettle on stable, non-flammable ground and mind hot surfaces.
- After use, empty ash safely, rinse when cool, and dry thoroughly before packing to limit staining on stainless steel.
- Store the cook set and supports inside the fire base where they are designed to nest for transport.
Browse the full Kelly Kettle UK range above, or start with the Scout storm kettle if you want one versatile wood-fuelled camping kettle for most trips.