MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA

FIRE. WATER. KAROO KETTLE.

South African-made 1.25L outdoor kettle using sticks, twigs and suitable dry biomass to boil water in under 5 minutes under suitable conditions. No electricity required when operating on biomass. R2,550 (R3,000) | 1.25L CAPACITY | UNDER 5 MINUTES* | BIOMASS POWERED | MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA*Under suitable operating and fuel conditions.
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1.25 L | UNDER 5 MINUTES*

A full 1.25L kettle is designed to boil in under five minutes under suitable operating and fuel conditions.

Actual time varies with fuel, moisture, wind, ambient temperature, altitude and conditions.

YOUR KETTLE CAN COOK TOO.

COOK WHILE WATER HEATS

Use the 3-way stand over the chimney for a small shallow pan while the kettle contains water.

MORE THAN JUST BOILING WATER

Use the kettle to prepare coffee, soup, or dehydrated meals around camp, making the most of one efficient fire for cooking and hot drinks.

COOK WITH YOUR KETTLE

Use the kettle’s 3-way stand to support a small pan and cook a meal while your water heats.

A SOUTH AFRICAN OUTDOOR ORIGINAL.

MADE HERE. MADE FOR HERE.

The Karoo Kettle is handcrafted in South Africa. Its aluminium body is hand-spun to create the double-wall water jacket and central chimney.

Suited to campsites, farms, beaches, bush camps, fishing, overlanding and remote properties.

PREFER GAS? YOU HAVE THAT OPTION TOO.

Biomass is the primary fuel for the Karoo Kettle, but it can also be used over a suitable gas burner when preferred.

USE FIRE WITH RESPECT.

Before lighting

Never heat empty. Always ensure water is inside before use.

The kettle, chimney, fire pot, stand and whistle get extremely hot. Beware of steam.

Safe placement

Keep children and pets clear. Use on a stable, level, non-combustible surface.

Obey local fire restrictions.

After use

Extinguish fires fully. Let everything cool before packing away.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Fuel & electricity

Does it need electricity? No, when running on biomass.

What fuel can I use? Dry sticks, twigs, bark, pine cones, driftwood, dry grasses and suitable combustible biomass.

How fast does it boil? Under 5 minutes under suitable conditions; timing varies with fuel, wind and altitude.

Cooking & gas

Can I cook with it? Yes, via the fire pot and 3-way stand.

Can I use gas? Yes, with a suitable gas burner.

Included & origin

What's included? Kettle, fire pot, 3-way pot stand, whistle cap, canvas carry bag and user guide.

Where is it made? Handcrafted in South Africa.

What's the warranty? 3-year manufacturer warranty.

HOW IT WORKS

ALL IT NEEDS IS A SMALL FIRE.

Fire burns in the fire pot. Heat rises through the central chimney while water surrounds the chimney in a double-wall water jacket, creating a large heated surface for efficient heat transfer.

LIGHT / DRAW / HEAT / BOIL

PACK WATER. FIND THE FUEL.

Suitable fuel includes dry sticks, twigs, bark, pine cones, driftwood, dry grasses and suitable dry combustible biomass.

No electricity is required when operating on biomass.

Collect and burn fuel only where permitted, and always obey local fire restrictions.

WHAT'S IN THE BAG

ONE COMPACT OUTDOOR SYSTEM.

Karoo Kettle

Fire Pot

Collapsible 3-Way Pot Stand

Whistle Cap

Canvas Carry Bag

WHERE WOULD YOU USE YOURS?

Camping · Overlanding · Farm & Off-grid

Made for open-air camps, long road routes and practical off-grid living.

Fishing · Beach Trips · Bush Camps

At the water, on the sand or away from the main track.

Picnics & Weekends · Remote Work Sites · Backup Use

A compact outdoor system for weekends, work sites and backup hot water.

FROM SMALL FIRE TO HOT WATER.

  1. Fill with water
  2. Add tinder and dry biomass
  3. Position filled kettle safely
  4. Light the fire
  5. Feed fuel if needed
  6. Wait for the whistle
  7. Handle carefully
  8. Pour

READ THE FULL USER GUIDE BEFORE FIRST USE.

KAROO KETTLE SPECIFICATIONS

Product

Brand: Karoo Kettle
SKU: SUS-KAROO
Capacity: 1.25L
Type: Biomass camping kettle & outdoor stove

Construction & fuel

Construction: Hand-spun double-wall aluminium
Feature: Central chimney
Fuel: Dry sticks, twigs and suitable biomass
Alternative heat source: Suitable gas burner

Performance & included

Boil performance: Under 5 minutes under suitable conditions
Includes: 3-way pot stand and fire pot
Manufactured in: South Africa
Warranty: 3 years