Ultralight Kelly / Storm / Volcano Kettle

"I also wanted to see how the relatively thin fire cup handled the full heat (as it wasn't cooled by water like the vessel itself). The repeated heating of the cup has obviously softened its temper, but it's still strong and doesn't show any evidence of serious degradation."

I wonder what will happen if people decide to 'keep the camp fire going' after the boiler is removed. May be worth testing. Perhaps a Ti sierra cup could be modified?

"I wonder what will happen if people decide to 'keep the camp fire going' after the boiler is removed."

That's a good question. I've since run the boiler many many more times (some weekends I just boil, pour, boil, pour, repeat, repeat, repeat), but I haven't yet tested one to failure.

The reason for this: until recently, I only had one. Now that I have a couple to play around with, I be a bit rougher with them. I'll see how it works with extended burn times.

Devin,

What is the top diameter and weight of your burner cup?

The bottom is 2 3/4" and widens to 3 1/2". The lip that the kettle rests on is 3/8" all around, with a diameter of 4 1/4".

Edit: oops, forgot the weight: 1.6 oz. So yeah, the Ti would be lighter. There would just have to be some way to seat the kettle on the cup…

item 350218596862 on fleabay

Ti sierra cup 4.5" dia 1.3oz inc handle. Less once you cut a chunk out. ;-)

Might work well with your kettle.