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Subject Topic: Advice on which collapsable kettle Post Reply Post New Topic
23/10/2013 at 10:28pm
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I need to purchase a silicon collapsable kettle.

I need some advice from anyone who has used one and can shed some light on which one is the best or if there are any problems.

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23/10/2013 at 10:55pm
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You "need" a collapsible kettle?

It seems a lot of expense for a very small saving in space.



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23/10/2013 at 11:00pm
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we have one of these

http://www.wackypracticals.com/pack-away-kettle

My mum bought it for us for Christmas! I don't think she realised we used an electric kettle. OH now takes it when he goes fishing! he loves it!

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23/10/2013 at 11:01pm
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I need one two for pince set the box the stove ect in 7svonly 9 inches deep most kettles are too tall.
Sennen


23/10/2013 at 11:08pm
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Quote: Originally posted by sennen26 on 23/10/2013
I need one two for pince set the box the stove ect in 7svonly 9 inches deep most kettles are too tall.


       

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23/10/2013 at 11:48pm
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We have an Outwell one. It holds 1.5 litres and boils very quickly saving on gas. It's sturdy and the handle is easy to use (I found those with the handle pointing upwards less easy but I have arthritis).

The best thing us that it collapses almost flat saving storage room in the camper van ( it fits in the grill when travelling).


We've had ir for about 6 months and used ut quite a lot and have not found any problems with it yet.


24/10/2013 at 4:52am
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We have the Outwell one. Got to be honest I've not used it when away much as the capacity is so small. We usually use the bigger non folding one as we need to boil water for washing up, so a bigger capacity is better.

It is good for days out though, when we want to go more light weight. They do give off an odd smell though, but if you don't overfill them it doesn't taint the water.


24/10/2013 at 8:40am
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We've got an Outwell one, actually it was from Halfords so 'Vacanza' by Outwell.
It did have a smell when we first bought it, but it has never made the water taste, and now its had lots of use the smell has gone.
You have to tip it quite far when pouring, but the lid stays on securely, it's 1.5litre and we manage drinks for 4 of us, or for boiling water for pots.
The range were selling one similar to the wacky practicals one, I don't remember the price but they are both only 1.1litre.


24/10/2013 at 1:20pm
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I have Wacky Practicals one.   Really pleased with it, very stable and pours well.


24/10/2013 at 1:48pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Bernie47 on 23/10/2013
Quote: Originally posted by sennen26 on 23/10/2013
I need one two for pince set the box the stove ect in 7svonly 9 inches deep most kettles are too tall.


       





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24/10/2013 at 6:07pm
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Thanks for the advice.

I was concerned about smell and tainting the water, so I'm glad I asked.

Run it in a lttle at home first just to settle it down.

I hadn't heard of the Wacky Practicals one, so another one to add to my search list.

As there is only two of us the capacity isn't to much of a problem.

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