Gary W Lyp, Canoe Trip
CANOE TRIP with Kelly Kettle
"Hello Patrick,
I’m writing to share with you my experience using a Kelly Kettle. My son and I spent 10 days canoeing in and around Isle Royale National Park. If you aren’t familiar with the park, it’s a very isolated island in Lake Superior and is approximately 60 miles from the mainland of Michigan.
I began by storing the kettle in the stern of my canoe with a bungee cord. Due to the minimal weight of the kettle, I was able to keep it secured in the canoe during our portages, which were many. Due to the relatively large size of the kettle, the ability to store it in the canoe at all times was important. As far as the performance of the kettle…it was fantastic. The “firing up” of the kettle soon became an anticipated part of our daily routine. I should mention that “open” fires are not allowed on Isle Royale but twig fires are acceptable. With the exception of cooking fish in a frying pan, I had no need for my propane stove. I will be taking my Kelly Kettle on all future trips! If I may offer one suggestion, it would not be with the kettle itself but rather the carrying bag, by the end of the trip it had failed at the bottom seam.
I thought I would share with you some photos of my kettle in action (please see attachments). Speaking of photos, I feel the image of a Kelly Kettle in action is as a very powerful image. Aside from the great design, I think it was all of the images on your old site that sold me.
Again, thanks for a great product and one that generates a lot of interest wherever I take it.
Regards,
Gary"
P.S. If you look closely at the image of the canoe you can see the kettle inverted and secured in the stern area.
Timo Udd, Finland
"I bought the Stainless Steel Kelly Kettle ® - Complete Series last summer. Delivery was fast 3 days. I tried the kettle off-road use prior to operation. Kelly cook 1.7 liters of water in less than 10min. I used a kelly hunt and fish in the autumn and winter, up to -30 degrees below zero, without any problems. No longer needed to think about how much fuel is needed and to carry around! Highly recommended acquisition for small groups or family! Later will acquired a smaller 1L kelly, if it enters the range of stainless steel."
Sincerely, Timo Udd, Finland