Reviewed: Trail kettle

The 2,5-litre, stainless-steel Trail kettle is a campsite keeper. It felt a bit thin and unconvincing to begin with, and while I assumed it would blacken quickly, it proved me otherwise.

The thick plastic safety handle ensures delivery of your morning caffeine kick without getting burnt by the steel body, which becomes mighty hot and doesn’t have much insulation.

Its whistle is reminiscent of classic stovetop kettles and will wake you should you attempt to catch a couple more Zs during its boil time. The Trail kettle has the perfect capacity for a family camping trip, is terribly good looking, lightweight and functional to boot. This is one item you don’t want to leave behind.