{"product_id":"karoo-kettle-1-25l-biomass-camping-kettle-stove","title":"Karoo Kettle 1.25L Biomass Camping Kettle \u0026 Stove","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Karoo Kettle is a locally handcrafted 1.25 litre outdoor kettle designed to boil water quickly using small sticks, twigs and other dry biomass, without relying on electricity. Its double-wall chimney design channels heat through the centre of the kettle for fast, fuel-efficient water heating, while the supplied fire pot and 3-way pot stand extend the system into a compact outdoor cooking setup. It is well suited to camping, overlanding, hiking base camps, off-grid living, load-shedding preparedness and everyday outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast 1.25 litre water heating:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to bring a full kettle to the boil in under 5 minutes under suitable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses readily available biomass:\u003c\/strong\u003e runs on dry twigs, sticks, bark, pine cones, driftwood, dry grasses and other suitable combustible biomass, reducing the need to carry dedicated stove fuel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-wall chimney design:\u003c\/strong\u003e heat and flame rise through the central chimney, transferring heat efficiently into the surrounding water jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated outdoor cooking system:\u003c\/strong\u003e the supplied fire pot and collapsible 3-way pot stand can be used for heating a small pan above the kettle or for cooking directly over the fire pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas burner compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e the kettle may also be used over a suitable gas burner when biomass fuel is not practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in South Africa:\u003c\/strong\u003e made with a hand-spun aluminium kettle body and practical leather-trimmed handling details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable complete set:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to pack together neatly for transport and outdoor use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-year warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied with the manufacturer's 3-year warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater is held in the jacket surrounding the central chimney. A small fire is lit in the fire pot below the kettle and additional dry fuel can be fed through the chimney as required. The rising heat is concentrated through the centre of the kettle, providing a large heated surface area around the water. A whistle cap indicates when the water has boiled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCook while heating water:\u003c\/strong\u003e assemble the 3-way pot stand over the chimney to support a small, shallow pan for quick reheating or cooking while the kettle contains water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCook directly on the fire pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove the kettle, add fuel to the fire pot and place the 3-way stand securely into its grooves to support a small to medium pot or pan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaise the fire pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 3-way stand can also be positioned under the fire pot to lift it off the ground where appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamping, caravanning and overlanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOff-grid homes, farms and remote work sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad-shedding and emergency hot-water preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeach trips, picnics, fishing and outdoor events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHiking base camps and bush kitchens where dry biomass is available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose This Product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Karoo Kettle combines water heating and simple outdoor cooking in one compact system. It requires no electricity and can make use of small amounts of locally available dry biomass, making it particularly practical for South African camping, off-grid and emergency-use environments. The design is simple, robust and serviceable, with no pumps, electronics or pressurised fuel system required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKaroo Kettle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhistle cap with leather pull toggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFire pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapsible 3-way pot stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanvas carry bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever heat the kettle empty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Always ensure there is water in the kettle before placing it over a fire or burner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore first use, boil fresh water in the kettle two or three times and discard the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill through the spout and do not fill higher than approximately 2 cm below the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kettle, chimney, fire pot, pot stand, whistle and escaping steam become extremely hot during use. Allow all components to cool fully before handling or packing away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep children and pets clear of the kettle and fire area while in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse only on a stable, level, non-combustible surface and comply with local fire restrictions and campsite rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn sensitive outdoor areas, protect the ground beneath the fire pot and extinguish all embers completely with water or sand after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor cooking above the kettle, the kettle must contain water. Do not use the kettle body empty as a chimney stove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove limescale when required using a 1:1 mixture of water and white vinegar, then rinse and re-boil with fresh water before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean soot build-up from the inside of the chimney periodically and store the kettle empty with the whistle removed to allow airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKaroo Kettle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiomass Camping Kettle \u0026amp; Outdoor Stove\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKettle Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-spun double-wall aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry sticks, twigs and suitable combustible biomass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternative Heat Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable gas burner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoil Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull kettle in under 5 minutes under suitable conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooking Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollapsible 3-way pot stand and fire pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufactured In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Karoo Kettle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50517265744112,"sku":"SUS-KAROO","price":2550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7623\/6737\/files\/karoo-kettle-full-set.png?v=1790072498","url":"https:\/\/www.sustainable.co.za\/products\/karoo-kettle-1-25l-biomass-camping-kettle-stove","provider":"Sustainable","version":"1.0","type":"link"}