Boiling water for tea in Tallarook State Forest on one of our weekly picnics in the bush.
The water boiling unit is an Eco Billy. When I was young in New Zealand, almost every home had one. Outdoor workers boiled their water in much larger units. What’s great about them is only small twigs, grass and leaves are all that are needed. The water in our .70 litre unit boils in less than 5 minutes and the fire is “safe.”
They resurrected that technology with the backpacking set here in the USA as if it's some brilliant new idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat's old is new again? :)
DeleteThey even have a new version of it that has some kind of power generator attached (makes electricity from the heat of the fire) and can recharge electronic items carried into the wilderness.
DeleteCool. I'm a big fan of green energy. We have a solar charger for our phones/readers.
DeleteExactly. If it worked in the past and was forgotten for the modern trappings it has been brought back again as that is what is new and hip. Ecofashion hipsters with all the cool you can stand. Unless you prefer Glamping which is the other extreme.
ReplyDeleteWell said. Glamping? Glamorous camping? :)
DeleteVicki, this is so cool. Steve and I used to camp all the time and loved it. Your camp looks lovely. What a neat way to enjoy a picnic!
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We love it. Best way I know of escaping the computer and its demands. :) xx
DeletePerfect... a nice hot cuppa, out in the bush, from just a few sticks! Beaut pic too :D)
ReplyDeleteFancy a cuppa? You bring yours and we'll bring ours... Eco Billy, I mean, not sticks. :)
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