Originally Posted By: Frankie
Michel Blomgren uses the Primus Litech Kettle to boil water over an open fire as seen here:



I believe this kettle was designed to be used with an alcohol stove. Is it safe for the handle to place it on a flame?

Because I was at MEC and considered this kettle and I have to say that it's really light as a feather and has an interesting form factor. I have in mind of finally tasting spruce tree tea one of these days (not that I need to prevent scurvy).

Thanks


I have one & yes it is.

You have to appreciate that modern digital camera's and video cam's see farther into the infrared than the human eye does. That means that flames look far more impressive than they actually are.

Ideally when using a kettle you should construct a tripod out of branches and use a notched stick to vary the height of the kettle above the fire.

You have to approach Michael Blomgrens video's with the view that they are idea's rather than set-in-stone way's of doing things. There are things he does that I would approach differently. Like the shelter he built in his initial "5 points" video. I think that the 5 points is an excellent primer. Clear, congent, well presented etc.

I did wonder, as I think that Sweden has some form of conscription/national service, if he is utilising techniques that taught to him during his service?
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