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The GSI Halulite Ketalist cookset is well suited for solo travelers who enjoy hot drinks and quick meals while on the trail.
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View the GSI Outdoors Halulite Product LineView all GSI Outdoors CooksetsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Dimensions | 6.3 x 3.5 inches |
Cookware Material | Aluminum |
Material(s) | Hard-anodized aluminum |
Nonstick Surface | No |
Includes | 1L tea kettle; 14 fl. oz. bowl; 14 fl. oz. mug w/ sip-it lid; tele-foon; storage sack |
Weight | 11.1 ounces |
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I was first turned on to this kettle by the spout in the front making it easier to pour water while making coffee or rehydrating food. I works perfectly with my small alcohol stove and boils quickly. I've put a good amount of water through this little guy and it shows very small signs of use. Cleans up well and can handle almost anything you throw at it. I myself have had no problems with the isolation on the handles melting but my brother was not so lucky. Just beware of flames reaching the top of your kettle and you should be fine. One of my favorite pieces of gear by far.
I first layed eyes on the GSI Ketalist Cookset, on a Buscraft site, originated in man in Africa, Adminitrated by folks inAfrica, Canada, the United States, (snd other various places through out the world). I instantly fell for the Ketalists looks, and inquired the others on the site, then went to REI (on-line. The next minute, I was on my way to REI in Olympia, WA., and was soon the joyous owner of the Ketalist kit....Impressed, to say the least! This GSI Ketalist Cooking Kit, fills all my needs, as for long, light weight travel in the forests around the Pacific N.W.. The weather here can change rapidly, and being able to cook food,or just boil water in a few minutes, is a very important consideration, and with the Ketalist, this is not a problem, due to the anodized aluminum construction, which allows rapid, even heating of the contents within the kettle. I endorse the Halulite Ketalist Cooking Set so much, I have purchased five so far, as to send them as gifts to folks as far away as New Zealand, and all have great reviews, and their respective Ketalist Kits have now become a staple, within their backpacks. We now have what we named, "The Ketalist Club", and every couple of months, one is gifted with one, and this little kettle has enriched a number of our members lives in the field. Now, when I sit back and think on it....Six individuals, on four different continents, and ALL not only think highly of this wonderfully compact kit, it has become a centerpiece of their gear, as is mine. I, as they, have used open fires, Esbit Stoves, Alcohol Stoves of various brands to heat their water, or cook foods, and this durable, easy to clean, light weight Kit is simply a functional piece of art. Don't take my word for it, just go purchase your own, and be very happy!
I first bought a Ketalist in Canada from [...].. and it didnt come with the bowl and spoon. I used it all last year in the pacific NW... then had a backpack trip to Isle Royale and FORGOT my Ketalist- so ran to an REI in MSP and saw that it comes with the nesting bowls and spoon! Fits nicely inside. I mainly use the Kettle for heating up water for tea and "kung fu" noodles and dont usually cook in it, but it is nice to carry with me for an additional "pot" to use while cooking at camp.. Light weight and easy to carry, i would recommend it! (although you probably dont need two- the price is right!) :-)
I first saw this product while backpacking with a friend, and it seemed to work pretty well for him. Well, during a failed attempt at hanging the bear bag, the whole bag (15 Lb?) fell about 15 feet. It seemed like there was a very hard metal object (not part of the teapot/set)that cut through some of the food bags, and ended up nailing the teapot. The teapot had a gnarly dent but was fine, the measuring bowl was fine, but the other bowl got a small crack in it. But honestly who needs 2 bowls anyways. He loaned it to me for a weekend recently, and it worked awesome with my fancy feast can stove. The flames did burn the plastic on the handle a little bit, that and the dent gives it a lot of character while still working just fine. Stove fits inside teapot/bowl too. Pretty much the only thing I will use from now on.
The kettle ROCKS! Heats water well, stable, easy to pour, etc. Great for boiling water for meals or tea/coffee. I only use water in it and never actually heat my tea or hot cocoa in it because it isn't easy to clean. The fact that the bowl and mug nest inside is great, but there are much better options for those out there. The foon is flimsy and impractical so I just got a different kind. If you already have a bowl, mug, and spoon, just buy the kettle by itself and save 14 bucks. Locking handle is also a nice touch.
Recently went backpacking in the Eagle Cap Wilderness with a micro gas/butane stove and the Ketalist. Due to windy conditions in the canyons west of Wallowa Lake, I had to use a windscreen. The smart design (the large surface area on the bottom) allows for rapid water boil--2 cups water in 3 1/2 mins at 6000ft. And I never really turned up the stove past one-and-a-half turns). You'd think I was reviewing the stove! The nifty carry case is nice, keeps it from getting dinged up alongside other equipment. It's got e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g I'd ever need in a cookset.
I just used the Ketalist on a 3 day backpacking trip with my Boy Scout Troop. This worked out Great. It was the best water boiling pot on the trip. I originally bought this when I thought my wife was going so she could make "proper" tea on trail. I still took it as my primary cooking kit for me and my son. It worked out great. The wide base made it very stable. The handle stays up the entire time. Pouring boiling water with the spout was so much easier than trying to dump water out of a pot. I did bring an extra mug and spork but we shared the other things and had no problems with our meal plan. It is the perfect cookset for any dried food. Very compact and light weight.
This looked like a nice design and my Mini-Trangia fit in it ok (I can also get a Clik-Stand in it, if I prefer). However, on a recent trip I left it for a couple of minutes to boil, and came back and found the orange handle charred black. (See picture below.) The handle does not "stand up" (I guess you can take it off easily and bend it so it might stand up better), and anyway, even if it did, this is just a dumb material to use to cover a kettle handle. Other than that, the design seems kind of flawed, if you put water up to near the pour spout, it comes boiling out when it boils. OK, that's kind of a minor thing (just use less water), but still, it was annoying. And of course, the "spork" broke in five minutes. The rest of the kit I don't use, I bought it for the kettle. I won't buy another one.
Love the GSI products however a better option is to buy the Kettle and the Infinity Mug separately. It works out to be the same price as the Ketalist Cookset and you will get a much better mug/bowl. The plastic spork in the set is flimsy and you’re going to want to buy a better one anyway. You can keep a small stove, 110g fuel canister, wind screen, and lighter in the kettle. The Infinity mug holds more liquid, has easier to read measuring lines and keeps drinks warmer longer than the nesting bowl/cup. I clip the mug to the outside of my pack to save room inside. I’ve been using this setup for a while now to rehydrate meals & instant coffee and it works great for me.
This thing is sweet. I bought it in conjunction with a Biolite stove, and the combination couldn't be better The Kettle fits perfectly with the stove. Yes, you can't put the kettle on a roaring fire with the handle in the down position, or the rubber will melt. You also can't put the plastic spork in the fire. You also shouldn't run with scissors. It's common sense, really. The handle on my kettle stayed perfectly locked in the upright position. On top of the stove, the kettle was very stable, and looked awesome to boot. The colors matched perfectly. Water boiled quickly. The cup has measurements to make it easy to put the right amount of water in your kettle, and the spout poured into my dehydrated food pouches easily. The only problem is if you fill the kettle to it's 1 L limit, you'll probably lose some water as it boils. Not a huge deal, unless you boil 1 L a lot. If you do, I'd get a bigger pot. Keep in mind, the lid doesn't fit snugly. Be careful emptying the water from the kettle; you've got to keep a finger on the lid so it doesn't fall off. Fortunately there's a bit of heat resistant coating on the lid handle as well so you don't get burnt. All in all, I enjoyed this setup. I think the mesh bag may not stand up well, as the edges of the kettle handle may rip it. But otherwise, it was a great set. Oh, and I didn't even bother with the spork. It just looked silly, when so many other awesome alternatives exist.