I note that Christmas is coming up. If a Kelly kettle found its way into my stocking, I would prefer that to all the gewgaws and disposable rubbish in the world. I need to put out the word.

But I always thought the reverse design would be more practical -- chimney on the outside, and a sealable vessel on the inside. I've considered scrounging up an old Alladin 2-litre stainless steel thermos, cutting up the outside for a firebox and chimney, and lighting 'er up. Then, when the tea/coffee/soup was ready, scrape out the coals and screw the top back in for transport. Voila!