Ghillie kettle review

Quick look at the Ghillie kettle

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Never heard of these, very familiar with the Kelly kettle though. Looks like a very versatile and reasonably priced bit of kit and it's absolutely fantastic that it's not made in China, as so many of these kind of products are. Nice that it's aluminium too as it does give it an element of portability.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks brother! Yep it’s basically the same as the Kelly kettle, yep absolutely agree with you on it not being made in China!! Very best wishes mate 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@dreamcreationsadventures]

Hey Andy, now this is first I seen this particular model. So cool it is made in UK 🇬🇧🙌🏻 Awesome Review Brother, so great seeing you rocking back in tune with love of outdoors and Survival gear. Does my heart so good. ❤️‍🔥🙏🏻🤟🏻🇬🇧🇺🇸👍🏻

[@MadDogSurvival]

I appreciate your kind support and wishes my friend! Glad you liked it! Hope your well over there and having some fun adventures! Much love and best wishes sister 👍🏽👍🏽😎👌🏽🙏🏼🥰

[@living-wellon-less5669]

I have a Kelly kettle which is the same thing and I love it! I have the base camp model and It boils 1.5L of water in under 5 minutes from the time the fire gets started, that is as fast or faster than any camp stove on the market!

[@MadDogSurvival]

Yep it’s definitely a great bit of kit! Hope you have plenty of fun with yours my friend 👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@CyberCurtainTwitcher]

So nice to see a product actually made in the UK. Great review brother.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Exactly! Let’s hope we start to see more made in UK stuff coming to market again soon! Thanks again brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎🇬🇧

[@JinKee]

combine this with a regular rocket stove and it would absolutely slap- it’s like an extended chimney for the rocket stove. that way you can cook on the rocket stove as well rather than trying to use the griddle on small amount of coals. EDIT: ok the cook pot stand on top of the kettle does what I was hoping it would do that’s pretty awesome

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks! Yep it has an attachment to allow cooking on the chimney to be done best wishes friend 👍🏽😎

[@GwladYrHaf]

I don't have this brand, I use the kelly, but either is a fantastic bit of kit, as far as I'm concerned the simplicity and versatility of these biomass/rocket kettle-stoves will outlast every other type of stove, a good bung (never used when boiling for risk of explosion) also makes it a good canteen for water transport.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks very much friend! Yep it’s definitely a great stove! I’m enjoying mine for sure! Thanks for your watching and taking the time to comment! Very best wishes 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@gstokely7]

Awesome video and like the kettle. Thanks for sharing. Take care.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks again sister! Hope your doing well 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@Kingnome]

Great review! I wish I bought one while I was visiting England from Alaska. Definitely going to get one now!! Thank you!

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thank you! Yes they are a great bit of kit! I’m hoping to get more use from mine again soon! Hope you enjoy yours if you buy one! Best wishes friend 👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@MichaelR58]

Good looking bit of kit and review Andy , thanks for sharing , God bless brother !

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks brother! Thanks for your watching again! Very best wishes friend 👍🏽👍🏽😎👌🏽🙏🏼

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

Awesome review brother, pretty damn cool with all the goodies. 👊💀🍻🇬🇧🍻

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks brother! Yep I hope to get plenty of use out of it ! Best wishes my brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎🇺🇸👌🏽

[@dreamcreationsadventures]

Heck yeah those tea bag squeezers work great and that bacon 🥓😋👍🏻💯 I like that whistle top as well Brother 🤩 Appreciate all that you share Mad Dog, Blessings to you and the Mrs ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🙏🏻🙏🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks sister! Yep it’s good to have the whistle top ! I like it up to now! I’ll be using it more this year! Thanks again as always my friend! Sending you love and best wishes 👍🏽👍🏽😎😘🙏🏼

[@BCJerbs]

Neat grill attachment as a whole that kit is great!

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks Jerbs brother 👍🏽😎🇨🇦

[@BCJerbs]

@@MadDogSurvival no no thank you Mr.Andy I appreciate you sharing your honest and spot on review...i love it when people don't sugar coat reviews and call it as its seen! Your top shelf people for sure Mr.Andy stay this way bruv!👍🏼🇬🇧👏🇨🇦👍🏼

[@MadDogSurvival]

I try my best brother lol…. Thanks again my friend 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@BCJerbs]

@@MadDogSurvival 👍🏼😀🇬🇧🔥🇨🇦

[@danqrl]

Great devices for getting some water boiled fast in windy and rainy conditions.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Absolutely my friend 👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽😎

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

That pretty cool brother! Thanks for sharing!

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks Dom I appreciate your kind support! 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@GeorgiaTrappingandFishing]

Great review Andy! Looks like it is a quality kit brother! Nice job and stay safe out there! 😊🔥👍👏👏

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks very much brother! I hope it lasts well! Very best wishes friend 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@tantalizingpocket9286]

Watching your channel hurts a guys wallet. Excellent review as always, cheers!

[@MadDogSurvival]

Lol… thanks buddy! Yep it can be addictive! Best wishes friend 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@Diebulfrog79]

great review, Andy.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks again uncle Al 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@EatCarbs]

I have a kettle just like that but I rarely use it. Thanks for the video brother

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks brother! Yep I think I’ll only use it when I’m out with my Mrs 👍🏽👍🏽😎 best wishes mate

[@sodacan1011111111111]

It's good to see you again my Brother. That is Bad to the bone 🇺🇸💯🇬🇧 It definitely works like a champ. I would be interested in a stainless steel version for sure. Thank you for showing us this great bit of kit!!!

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks brother! Always good to hear from you! Yep it’s a good bit of kit! Would be good to keep in your truck! Much love and respect from us both brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏼💙

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Very Cool bit of Kit.😁🤘👏👏👏 Yeah!!!

[@MadDogSurvival]

I like it so far brother 👌🏽👍🏽😎

[@richschwartz8004]

I've got the largest Kelly kettle in stainless steel with all the accessories like yours. I've had mine for around 10 years. Mine has a silicone stopper instead of the whistling metal one. I wish I had the option for one like yours. Another downside of mine is they used aluminum rivets and the two different metals don't work well together and now I have to watch how much water I put in it because it leaks around the rivets. If I would of known that to begin with I would have saved some money and bought the aluminum version. I like your split grill over my one piece. So just a bit of advice for anyone if you get the stainless steel version of either kettle make sure the rivets are the same material. I hope this helps someone. God bless and stay safe. Hope you and the Mrs. have a great weekend.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Excellent! Thank you very much for sharing this information and experience! All good valuable stuff brother! Very best wishes friend 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@BCJerbs]

This is similar to the Kelly kettle? Great for car camping I would think? I would say it is a bit much for hiking or backpacking...i have a friend Mr.Jonny that did a review on the Kelly version and think it has its place in camp just a matter of preference I suppose? Thanks for sharing your thoughts and review on this bit of kits Mr.Andy great job for sure! Hope your weekend is blessed my friend thanks again! Cheers, Jerbs 👍🏼🇬🇧🔥🔪🔥🇨🇦👍🏼

[@MadDogSurvival]

Yep same design as the Kelly kettle. Yep seen Johny’s review. I’m hoping to get plenty of use from it. Take care my friend 👍🏽👍🏽😎👌🏽

[@nigelh3253]

Bacon cooked over hot wood coals + wood smoke. Life doesn't get any better than that! (Well, for me anyway)

[@MadDogSurvival]

Definitely agree brother 😋👍🏽😎👌🏽

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Very nice

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks very much friend 👍🏽😎

[@PreparednessVeteran]

Guardroom 10 'o' clock - Show Flag correctly orientated! There's a really good array of accessories. Awesome bit's of kit, really great for expeds and vehicles...10/10. Finish with a mini bbq - like it. That'll last forever. Hope all is well...

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks brother! Yep I know I’ve got it the wrong way around 😖😖 keep forgetting to rectify! ….. Guardroom for sure! 🥺🥺…. Yep it’s definitely a good item to keep in the truck! I’m hoping it will serve us well! Thanks very much again mate, hope your doing well 👍🏽👍🏽😎🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@PreparednessVeteran]

@@MadDogSurvival lol no worries MDS. All doing well here, enjoying the warmer weather and outdoors... Nice one, stay well.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Good man! Glad to hear it👍🏽👍🏽😎 stay safe and happy 👍🏽👍🏽😎🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Spot on mate. Good on you to support local business. I have my wood lathe made in the UK, works beautiful. Cheers mate. The bacon looks good. It's Canadian bacon?

[@MadDogSurvival]

Nice one brother! Thanks for dropping by again too! The bacon is from Yorkshire here in England. Best wishes mate 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@SouthernPatriot1]

I never heard of it till now…at least it’s made in UK lol not Chy-na. Looks to be not a bad price and with free shipping from eBay is a nice treat. Thanks for sharing brother. Good to see ya! Love and respect. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🔪🙏🏻✨👍🏻

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks sister! Yep it’s a good bit of kit! And yes not the dreaded China! Thanks for your kind support as always! Love and respect back to you my friend 👍🏽👍🏽😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@WahyudiAzhariRabha]

Super video

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind support 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@Ashysand]

I’ve used one of them for years. I think Kelly kettle has a better range. I like there small single cup model.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Nice one friend 👍🏽😎

[@mtstream55n]

Nice kettle.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks sister! It’s good for me and my Mrs. thanks again my friend 👍🏽👍🏽😎👌🏽

[@mistermac4118]

Nice video, thank you. It would be nice it you called it by name, the Ghillie kettle and not the Kelly Kettle, I’m so easily confused.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Yes I think I did make that error! I did however give a little history of them both at the beginning of the video. This brand is the Ghillie kettle version. Sorry for any confusion my friend. Best wishes 👍🏻😎

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Andy and Wendy 😇, thanks for the review mate, boil time was realy quick, impressive, if I were buying one I'd go for a s/s version as weight is not a problem as it would live in the car, like you I wouldn't want to backpack this around, but it's a great water boiler, and could make a simple meal as well. Stay safe both of you, Best wishes, Stuart, Megan UK.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks again brother! Yep it’s boil time is impressive! Great bit of kit for two in the woods for a weekend or so, definitely wouldn’t consider it as a survival item, it’s not so much the weight but the bulk of it. Thanks very much again mate! Wishing you and Megan health and happiness! 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@ExpeditionaryJonny]

Hey mate. Even though I'm not a big fan of this style of stove, you did a very quality review. I completely agree with you for the need to establish the 🔥 before placing the dice on top. I do the same with the KK under normal circumstances but switched things up a bit for the KK fans to do things their way to demonstrate that their tips are not that solid. I enjoyed this.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks brother! Yep I could see what you were doing mate I enjoyed your video on this! I agree with your thoughts and comments on the KK. I’m hoping me and my Mrs get some use from this when we have a days outing to the woods. Thanks again mate I appreciate your kind feedback 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@ExpeditionaryJonny]

@@MadDogSurvival I'm 💯 certain that you & the misses is going to ❤️ it. I like it for what it is. I just had got some flack from KK lovers on some previous vids & decided to show them what they were really suggesting. Mate, you do some quality work & I hope to learn from your example. You are top shelf brother

[@MadDogSurvival]

As are you too my brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎👌🏽🇺🇸💙

[@edgarhume8184]

Really you can begin heating the water immediately, once there's a little fire going you can just feed a few twigs at a time down through the chimney, no need to have coals established. You may have seen people over feeding the fire and smothering it early on.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks 😊 best wishes 👍🏻😎

[@englishwoodsman]

I love my little one mate

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks mate! Yep I’ve seen your videos using it! You were the one who got me onto them lol… best wishes brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@englishwoodsman]

@@MadDogSurvival ha ha ha

[@TheDavewatts]

Great piece of kit, defo last you by the looks of it. I think I'd prefer a stainless steel one if ever they sold them but that does look solid. Great demonstration as always, starving now after seeing that bacon, of to cook me some 👍🏻

[@MadDogSurvival]

Lol… enjoy your bacon butty 😂😋😋… Yep I’d have liked a stainless steel version but this one was on offer and I couldn’t resist it lol… I’m pleased with it up to now. Thanks for your watching and support again mate! Very best wishes 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@davidcooper6704]

I would like to make a couple of points, as a Kelly Kettle user, regarding your method of operation of the kettle. Please regard as constructive criticism. Your method of lifting the kettle on an off the base is positively dangerous. NEVER put your hands directly over the flue as you did.......even with gloves on. Always hold the handle with both hands at 90 degrees from the kettle to place and remove it on/off the base. This can be done without gloves as your hands will not be above the flue. Thus you do not have tho be quick in doing this. This is shown in many other videos/demonstrations and is certainly shown in the Kelly Kettle instructions. You do not need to wait until the fire is down to embers before placing the kettle on the base. Once the fire is established the kettle can be put on the immediately. This acts like a rocket stove with intense heat coming from the top of the flue very quickly. Hence my first point regarding lifting the kettle on and off the base. Lastly, when giving instructions or demonstrating it is most important to follow makers instructions. These are not recommendations but are specific instructions for safe use. Many followers/subscribers hang on to every word so it has to be right. As I said, do please take this as constructive criticism.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thank you! Yes I absolutely agree with your comments! I appreciate you taking the time to respond. The trouble is when filming I find myself doing things differently or incorrectly because of the time issue. So yes you’re points are all good and valid! 👍🏻👍🏻😎👌🏽I’m always happy to take criticism mate it’s how we all learn. Best wishes 👍🏻👍🏻

[@davidcooper6704]

@@MadDogSurvival Thanks for your response.

[@oldmanriver1057]

That looks nice but I would prefer stainless steel!

[@MadDogSurvival]

Agreed brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@lyndapotter8591]

Boils beans ok o top

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks! Yep definitely 😋😋👍🏽👍🏽😎👌🏽

[@BCJerbs]

First

[@MadDogSurvival]

Yep 😂😂👌🏽👍🏽 thanks brother 😎