As I’ve mentioned previously I have a quest to banish most, if not all, gas products from my camping and touring setup, which has led me to Quest’s Braunton Kettle.

I like the Braunton for many reasons, being part made from silicone means that when not in use it collapses down from 18.5 x 13.5 x 18cm to just 13.5 x 13.5 x 10 cm.  Not only that, but the handle also folds away making the size even more compact.

Being 750w means that not only can it be used on sites without the danger of tripping the electric, but also on some smaller power banks that have a normal 3 pin plug socket, like the Ecoflow River.

The Braunton includes all the bells and whistles that your home electric kettle has - a power indicator that lets you know when the kettle is on, and the automatic cut out which switches it off when the water is boiled, so it’s easier, and arguably safer, than using a gas hob.

So far I have eluded to mention the important bit, and that’s that the Braunton will boil its 0.6 litres maximum capacity in just 4 minutes 44 seconds. Granted, a Jetboil Flash can do that in just 60 seconds, but that’ll set you back the best part of £100, plus a constant supply of gas.

The Braunton is very easy to use, and the lid is attached to the body by a hinge so there’s no chance of you losing it whilst out. It pours easily, too, this is due to its sturdy handle and the fact that your thumb is on a lip on the lid therefore eliminating any chance of the lid accidentally opening whilst pouring.

After months of proper use it still works perfectly, but are there any downsides?

None so far, but I guess having a 3-pin plug could be considered a negative, as a lot of folk don’t have access to a large power bank.

Overall though, the Quest Braunton is a well thought out collapsible camping kettle that is just as useful at home as it is in a caravan, camper van, tent or car camping.

price: between £25 - £40

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