" I can't really see how propping up a pan on some rocks is any less troublesome"
Because you will always have a pan for cooking anyway so why bring a v-kettle to do the same thing. In a car of course it's not a big deal and a v is fun to use (and saves stove fuel) but I guess I was looking at developing the v-concept for trekkers and bikers for whom it's too bulky.
MHO on your plan Mick, it looks like a kelly complete with tray - but why? you stick sticks, paper and grass down the hole or up the chuff, not coals in the tray, no? Handle and spout looks nice though and if it's s/s then you're ahead.
A simple, chunky one-piece design does it for me though: a 50mm high, well-ventilated 'skirt' (ie: continuation of the cylinder - thick for strength), thin guage 'cone' to conduct well, a big spout for easy pouring in and a big chimney aperture for adding sticks. Leave the trays for tea at the Ritz I reckon ;-)
Ch
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