Billy Can Pot - Mil-Tec Stainless Steel Can - 0.7L

Billy Can Pot - Mil-Tec Stainless Steel Can - 0.7L

This practical pot in the development version refers to the iconic billy Can pot. This version of the cauldron is equipped with a sturdy handle for hanging over the campfire, as well as folding handles enabling comfortable handling of the vessel. In addition, the pot has a practical spout overshadowing punched outlet, so it is easy to pour hot water from the pot and strain the contents. Practical lid and cover complete the complexity of this vessel, which will be great for any field trip.

Parameters:

• stainless steel
• capacity: Maximum approx. 1 liter. Inside the pot there is a scale that indicates a level of 0.7 liters about 2/3 of the height of the pot.
• Weight 390 g.
• Dimensions: height: approx. 13cm, diameter approx. 12cm.

Billy Can pots, also known as Billy cauldrons, are considered iconic in hiking and bushcraft for several important reasons:

• History and Tradition: the original of the Billy Can cauldron comes from the Australian cowboys of the 19th century, known as "swagman" Billy. This in itself places this type of vessel in the long history of life in the wild under natural conditions.
• Functionality and Multitasking: Billy Can kettles are characterized by simplicity, robustness and practicality. They are made of durable metal that can withstand fire and heat. This allows you to cook, roast, heat water or cook various foods on a campfire or hiking burner.
• Compactness: Billy kettles are usually designed so that the smaller pot can be placed inside the larger one, saving space when transporting it in a backpack.
• Aesthetics and Sentimental Value: The unique design and history of Billy cauldrons add a certain charm to them. They are often seen as a symbol of a simple life in the wild, close to nature. It can evoke sentiment and remind us of traditional ways of cooking.
• Bonding with Bushcraft and Survival: In bushcraft culture, which focuses on wilderness survival skills, the Billy Can cauldron has become an almost iconic tool. Its versatility and ability to be used to cook food in the field, away from civilization, perfectly fit the philosophy of this trend.
• Unique Experience: Cooking in a Billy Can cauldron, over a campfire or on a hiking burner, creates a unique experience. The sound of splashing water, the smell of a campfire and the taste of food prepared outdoors create an atmosphere that is difficult to replicate at home.

All of these elements contribute to the cult status that Billy Can cauldrons have earned in the hiking, bushcraft and survivalist communities. They are not only practical utensils, but also symbols of freedom, closeness to nature and survival skills.