Fire-Maple Antarcti Portable 1 Liter Lightweight Stainless Steel Camping Kettle | Durable and Portable Camp Tea Pot | Ideal for Bushcraft and Outdoor Campfire Use

I wanted something that will hold up with daily use and travel well. This little beauty does it all. This is not one of those tea kettles that fill the space of the entire burner for anyone looking for full sized. I would call it half sized with full sized satisfaction.

Great camping kettle. Held up well on my week long trip

Camping essential! Perfect fit

I am not a shill, got nothing for this review, have no ties to the company or seller. A solidly built item stands out in a disposable world so I wanted to spread the word.I used the famous stanley “kettle” for years. It is great, but this is better. Water boils much faster in this kettle. Probably due to the wider base. I use it every day at work for teatime and lunch. fuel cans are lasting wayyy longer.I like this kettle like I like my women. It’s pretty, it’s tough, it heats up fast, and its got a nice lid.There are a few negative reviews here and maybe they got a previous model or a lemon but I have not had their problems. Unless I’m tipping out the dregs (90degree angle) the lid stays in place. The lid is also easy to remove to add water without burning my fingers.It’s obvious that this kettle is a tank. Next May I plan to take this wonderful kettle on a motorcycle trip. I will stow the lid but hang the kettle from my bags like a hobo to save space and look cool. I will update this post with after pictures.*update*A++When I find better I’ll update but don’t hold your breath.I didn’t mention it earlier but stainless was preferred as aluminum has possible health effects and it definitely makes things taste gross. Titanium is out because I’m an old man and I don’t trust it.Sadly I did not take any pictures of the kettle on the trip but it performed perfectly!The seal of the lid was so good that water would only trickle from the spout unless I cracked it open a bit with my pinky. A bit of gentle pressure at the right places fixed that problem but caused another. The dreaded loose lid falling out and burning the shit out of your hand problem. Easy fix back to tight and now I give it a thump to break the seal before pouring.How many care enough to read this far? I mean who cares THIS much about a kettle? Well, when the other options are so bad, just plain good stands tall.Modifications I made for the motorcycle trip.1. I whittled a pretty bit of wood to wedge in between the lid and the handle posts for travel. It stopped the rattle and secured the lid. After a few days it loosened so I made another. Didn’t want to hide my beautiful kettle in a bag so I had to do something. Cordage would have been more secure but took too long even with quick knots.2. I saved a cork from a whiskey bottle and whittled it down to fit the spout for travel. Lord knows what critters from the woods might sneak in there plus all sorts of nastiness from the road. It might speed up cook time to leave it in but I don’t want to risk making a pressure cooker explosion when I’m solo in the boonies. Besides she boils at light speed so it’s not really necessary.For future updatesI would like to fashion a whistle of sorts and possibly some piping from the spout for small project steam box for wood bending. Who knows.Thank you for your time and I hope you enjoy your kettle as much as I have.*edit*Going on two years with my little wonder kettle with absolutely no complaints.Turns out the water flow problem was due to a dirty kettle (Don’t wash your teapot son, at’s just seasonin). A flavor film built up around the lid seal so I just wiped it off on my jeans and bob’s your uncle.The 1.5 is on my short list now as It looks to have an extra turned down bit on the handle to keep the lid securely in place.

That’s the song I thought of after I received this kettle and tested it. When boiling water, this kettle does not whistle, whatsoever. What? No whistle! No, nada, nothing! Not even a halfhearted blowhard’s tongue stuck in toothless incisors baldfaced attempt!Although, the item description lists “whistling” as one of several features, it doesn’t. I thought, perhaps, there’s a part missing? But, I don’t think so, because no such part is described nor shown. I wonder how many of these kettles have been burned up by distracted or inattentive campers?In spite of the above, overall, this product appears to be very well-made and constructed of quality materials, but It would be much more useful and desirable if it had some sort of whistle.

I use my Firemaple kettle over a wood fire, a portable propane burner and the stove in my van. It boils water fast — does the job. It’s simple and sturdy. Essential gear for us.

Why am I being asked to rate how lightweight this thing is? I chose this kettle because it ISN'T lightweight!!!I bought this kettle because it has the MOST weight and is GOING TO LAST the longest. It's certifiably BIFL! I mostly use it on my stove at home and absolutely love it. It is so shiny and clean and makes hot water fast! There is no rusting inside and NO PLASTIC. This, in my opinion, is the very best kettle that anyone can buy anywhere. It will keep your water pure and untainted with any taste or chemical.I appreciate the high quality Fire Maple delivers in this lifetime-quality kettle. I tell my family and friends about it. It is so beautifully crafted that it becomes a conversation piece when I have visitors. A full stainless-steel anything is a rare and wonderful treasure to have.I am so pleased to have been able to even buy such a great quality kettle. I looked for a long time (weeks or months) to find this special kettle. It is stainless steel all around, it has a wide lid for easy cleaning. This is the kettle I've always wanted! I need to set a timer so that I don't forget I'm boiling water, since it does not squeal when the steam comes out. It's just as well! It's a simple design and will probably last forever. I'm sure it will outlive me!If you like to boil water, just get it. If you want a cheap thing that's a little lighter for camping, go for it, -- but for me?--- I prefer a heavy-duty thing that's not going to fail. I hate aluminum cookware because aluminum is linked to Alzheimer's! Think about it! Steel is 1000% better! Isn't the extra weight worth your health?I bought this for camping. I carry it in, and I'm happy with it. It is easier to boil water with a heavy-duty steel kettle with a proper lid and re-hydrate my instant freeze-dried foods in their pouches than carrying around a pot and bowls and all that stuff. I know that stuff is expensive, but you can go way cheaper if you pack instant hot cereal/even regular oats or instant rice+beans and use a container with a lid to let it re-hydrate in. The kettle is about all I need.No other kettle can match this one. I looked really hard! I think the closed design with the spout is the best because when I see the steam and hear it boiling, I know it's ready to cook with, sans bugs or ash or whatever from the environment, and I don't need to keep opening the lid to check if it's boiling yet. It's clear to see!Also, I noticed that if I boil a lot of water, the handle can get a little hot, but if it's only enough for a cup of tea, it stays cool enough that I can pick it up without any issue. If I take it out, I'll take a little cotton rag with me, in case I'll need it.

Just what I needed for my low profile grill. It’s nice and small yet holds 20 oz of water. Perfect when we lose power. Love the stainless handle