Collection: Outdoor Cooking & Fire

Being able to boil water with no gas and no electricity is one of those capabilities you only appreciate at the exact moment you need it. Kelly kettles, camping stoves, fire steels and stormproof matches cover the brew-ups, the camp dinners and the power cuts — the same kit does weekend duty and emergency duty.

The Kelly kettle

The Kelly kettle boils water in a few minutes on twigs, pinecones and whatever the garden offers — no fuel to buy, store or run out of. It's the single most useful piece of no-grid kit a household can own, which is why it anchors this collection.

Stoves, fire steels and stormproof matches

Camping stoves bring controllable heat for actual cooking. Fire steels throw sparks at any temperature, soaked or frozen, for thousands of strikes; stormproof matches relight themselves in wind and rain. One of each lives happily in the kit. Important: all of this is outdoor kit — never use stoves or fuel burners indoors, and pair them with a CO alarm at home.

Outdoor cooking FAQs

How fast does a Kelly kettle boil?

Around 3–5 minutes for the family sizes with dry twigs — faster than most hobs, on free fuel.

Can I use a camping stove indoors in a power cut?

No — stoves and fuel burners produce carbon monoxide. Outdoors only, never in a closed room, tent or garage.

Fire steel or matches?

Both: a fire steel never runs out or gets wet-ruined; stormproof matches are faster when your hands are cold. Kits should carry the pair.

What fuel should I store for a camping stove?

Whatever your stove takes — gas canisters or solid fuel tablets — stored cool, ventilated and away from living areas. Solid fuel keeps near-indefinitely.