Gear

I saw this contraption at Easter in a gear shop in the Bavarian Alps. Looked great - a stylish and neat design.

Then I picked it up. And it's heavy. Checked the web site and they say it's 560g. (without fire pot). Which even if one is not into real lightweight backpacking I think that's a hefty weight to lug around. Especially when you will still need another stove and fuel.

Great for car camping I suppose due to the size.

But where could one (or I suppose – where should one) use this, apart from designated campsites that allow fires ?

Still, when you see it for real it does look pretty smart…

I'm pretty sure that this has been on display in the outdoor gear shop in the garden centre between Hope and Hathersage in the Peak District for over a year now. It does look smart and cool.

Sorry can't remember the name of the shop though it may come back to me.

It's not so much light, I suppose, as 'lighter'. It's also arguably more environmentaly friendly than a disposable, which I suspect is what most people would end up using instead.

All you need is a grill plate though, rock or stick will support it and a natural little wood fire below. To be honest who woul lug BBQ fuel on a trip? All you would need is a mesh sheet the size of a an A4 sheet and you can do the rest DIY easily.

Does look good but 560g is heavy might get one for car camping. Or perhaps they could be persuaded to make one out of titanium or something!