Bush Cooking Gear

[klappers]

Does anyone here have any of this stuff???


Hillbilly Camping Gear (http://campingwithhillbilly.com/products.htm)

[Chops]

Was in at Rays Outdoors during yesterday (Thurs) checking out some stuff, trying to work out what to get myself for cooking on and with. They had some of the Hillbilly gear there. Doesnt look too bad at all really, not too heavy, but they reckon heavy enough to create a more even heat.
The Hot plates that I looked at would be fine on a stove, but I didnt like the leg setup for over the fire. On the other one, the handles would get very hot, and neither of them have a hole or exit for excess fat to go into.
I guess when it comes to the hot plates, I figure a sheet metal place could probably make you the same thing for about $20 as apposed to $70-80
Got more places to check out, and at this point am thinking about a gas only unit.
Sometimes you just cant have an open fire,, :(

[Redback]

Does anyone here have any of this stuff???


Hillbilly Camping Gear (http://campingwithhillbilly.com/products.htm)

Yep I do, best gear out there in my opinion, we have been using it for 4yrs now, the campovens are very easy to use, the handle setup is the best on the market, just makes it so easy to take the lid off without getting ash in the oven.

It is as good as cast iron gear ONLY 1/4 the weight, the camp stand is just brilliant.
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/bazzar/Belangalo_weekend_053.sized.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/bazzar/Aust4wd_trip_043.sized.jpg

Baz.

[klappers]

That is the stuff that got me the most excited. I was looking at getting the

Kit - BushRanger 7.5 Litre with Gas Attachment

I was also looking at the stand with the gas attachment as well! Set up for about 500 I think that that is good value for money. The more that I look into the Hill Billy Range the more people say that they have had it for years and it is lighter and cooks just as well. I think it is hard to go past. :) Cheers for the pics!

[wardy1]

"handle setup is the best on the market, just makes it so easy to take the lid off without getting ash in the oven."

I agree that the handle set up is great for getting the lid off but it is a fair dinkum bitch to get it on to lift the whole oven off the fire!

[weeds]

my mate has the earlier version of the BBQ and one of the toasters, the toaster is cool

all there gear seems to be top quality, the carry bags are robust as well

[klappers]

Pros... and cons. Could you leave the handle on and use a "lifter"?

[Redback]

"handle setup is the best on the market, just makes it so easy to take the lid off without getting ash in the oven."

I agree that the handle set up is great for getting the lid off but it is a fair dinkum bitch to get it on to lift the whole oven off the fire!

Yep it is if you do it that way, we tend to leave the handle on and lift it off then adjust the handle to lift the lid off.

It's a knack though, but once your used to it, it's fine.

Baz.

[klappers]

Thanks for all your imput guys and gals!

[Bush65]

I have one of the camp ovens and a cook stand.

Before my next trip, I will modify the cook stand. I intend to remove the stabiliser bar and make a replacement stabiliser with a piece of pipe welded where the stand bar goes. The pipe will be large enough for the stand bar to fit through.

This enables the parts to be separated for easier packing, but more importantly, when used in sand (deserts) the pipe section can be driven into the sand and then the stand bar driven through to whatever depth is required to make it stable.