As a South African and a veteran skottle user a little tip for you. I notice you put the bacon on and then lit the fire. The trick to non-stick skottle cooking is to get the skottle “smoking hot”; then add a teaspoon of sunflower oil and get that up to temperature; then use your first bit of bacon (or whatever you are cooking) to move the oil around the surface to provide the lightest of coats. And then viola - stick free cooking. Also, out of interest, the edges are supposed to be cooler as the temperature gradient can be used to cook different food types at the same time. Happy skottling 👍

@joeshum5700

9 ай бұрын

Great advice. Proper care should also produce the non-stick seasoning just like a cast iron pan

I agree with you 100% on the cost of the Scottle. I made my own with a plow disc from tractor supply for about $20. A burner with regulator and 3 ft hose from Amazon for $25. and 1-10’x3/4” emt conduit from Home Depot for $6.00 for the legs, and I bought a stainless steel bowl from Amazon for about $10.00 all in $61.00

@Vladviking

Жыл бұрын

I'll check out TS I wasn't thing disk blades were that cheap. Not so much I'd ever use it just enjoy fabrications

@scottgorman7166

11 ай бұрын

@@Vladviking Take a look at Southwest Disc

@AustinH7

5 ай бұрын

Can you safely cook off of a plow disk though? I don’t wanna prop 65 myself if you know what I mean 🤔😆

You can take the good old two burner stove, throw a lodge cast iron griddle on it, and do everything a Skottle can do. Frankly, it's more of a status symbol than anything else.

I've got the itch for a DIY discada and stumbled back into your channel Harry. I've always loved your writing, and you're even more fun in front of a camera. I have huge respect for your practicality AND honesty in a gear-driven industry. Keep up the great content.................there's a large audience who appreciates real reviews rather than shill sales pitches!

I get the skottle isn't for everyone and current pricing is out of control but I absolutely love my skottle. Had to edit because I love the fact that you state that the skottle isn't for you then pull out a smaller skottle with more "attachments " pure gold man. Love the videos

I'm still just using a Coleman 2 burner stove and regular pots and pans! Maybe it's a lack of creativity but it's nice to have about the same cooking surface I use in my kitchen and not have to reinvent the wheel on the trail.

“You know what I can imagine? Boiling water.” LOVE IT, Harry!

@donhappel9566

2 жыл бұрын

Best Line!!

@jackieflynt995

2 жыл бұрын

Me, too! 🙂

I've noticed most truck camping people go out and buy all the nicest and newest gear and after a few months they've started to widdle their gear down to half of what they started with. As you develop skills you need less gear.

@HarrySituations

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. And I am guilty of it as well when I take up a new hobby. That’s why I want to share what has worked for me.

@francoisfaber3895

2 жыл бұрын

In Oz to widdle is to have a pee - whittle maybe!

@phililpb

5 ай бұрын

@@francoisfaber3895 problem is they go to youtube for knowledge and advice but end up watching product placement adverts. I must admit I have fallen for this type of marketing more than once

Thank you. It's what I thought about that disk thing. You can do more with a 15- 22" seasoned steel skillet or wok and charcoal or a proper wood fire, for large groups. for two or three people hardly makes any sense. But if you fancy onw make your own cheap and simple. God bless.

I have always wondered why these are so popular. I’ve been taking my 17” blackstone griddle for years and love it for a fraction of the cost. I’ve even cooked with pans on it!

Thank you for the informative video. I've had my doubts about that scottle and have seen how cumbersome it can be when people cook on it. I've always loved my Coleman stove and it does all of the above with ease and basic cookware. It also works perfectly with an inexpensive cowboy coffee pot, or percolator to make the best coffee. I did enjoy your video, but plan to stick with what I have. Happy Camping!

I’m with you dude! Less cleanup the better! Miss the good ole days of no cell phones or fancy gadgets.

I have a homemade skottle from a plow disc. It has its uses. But yes it’s a pain in the butt to take anywhere as it takes up a lot of space. I have a jet boil I use mostly for making coffee in the morning. And sometimes I’ll just bring a two burner. But also I can use the Coleman single burner I setup for my disc as a single burner stove.

*Cosplay Fauxverlanding!* 35" Tires, Traction boards, Spare gas Cans, a drone and a Skottle? al to get in a carpool lane to pick up the kids!

The oris skottle is pretty legit. It's like the tembo but you can take the disk off allowing you to use the burner for boiling or cooking on a pan Dutch over etc.

I met the guy that sells these things and when I heard the price I thought he was freaking high! I can get a fold and go Coleman two burner stove and a cast-iron griddle for 120 bucks and have way more options for a third of the price.

I use a Coleman 533 dual fuel stove that I bought used for $45 and made my own skottle with short legs for almost free that all fits on a table. I can also use the stove to boil water for coffee or dehydrated foods that I eat and drink from one of those $8 Stanley camping kits from Target. Use the skottle on the table and wrap a piece or reflectix around the windy side as a wind screen. Never had an issue. My buddy uses the Tembo Tusk skottle and commented to me that mine is way better. I don’t have the heart to tell him how cheap it is

i think the multiple items all cooking and warming on the same surface make the skottle a better choice, in camping i dont care about distinct cooking flavors, I care that the food is hot, each thing is warm and doesn't require multiple cooking surfaces. One surface commanded by one cook who can judge each item within the cooking zone. Likewise one surface to clean. No changing out cooking areas, no one item done before all the others.

I agree with you so much. I still like my old two burner Coleman…works every time and has been making great meals for 20 years🤙🏻🤙🏻

I agree as well on the price asked for these. I would not pay it, fortunately a friend gave me one, and I wish I'd known of them 40 years ago. I've been taking it on many outings.

I agree with you, simplicity is always best when camping or living hold of the back of your Jeep . Personally, I used a solo stove and I have a little propane backpacking burner for back up when it’s wet out. Or I use natural campfire. I never needed anything else. What they don’t tell you about all these fancy gimmicks is storage storage storage. I’m glad you mentioned the cleanup also. Jeep on buddy.

Thanks for this! I have Stanley cooking set for two and has loved using it. When you have more than two… it becomes an issue… and was looking into skottle and came across your channel. Windbis always an issue during overlandings. I would look into something else!

Wish you made more videos as they are all really good and informative.

The jet boil was a game changer. Coffee is no longer a hassle. I have this little press for the k cups that takes no power just push. Some cup of noodles and PB and J , life is good

@estellaeggleston1643

2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your press? Can you send link please

@sandogtjsandog4366

11 ай бұрын

A cup of noodles and PB&J doesn't quite compare to a stir fry done on a scottle with Angus beef strips and grilled veggies. We are talking car camping here, but I applaud your minimalistic attitude.

I have a pair of Jeep Unlimited cargo side nets by Raingler for sale on Ebay for $100. I had a Electric Lime Green 2005 Jeep Unlimited hard top. Mounted in side out of weather. Good video. Eagle Scout too 43 years ago today 7/10/79.

The thing that caught my ear in this video were the two words "Eagle Scout". Impressive. Oh yeah, the rest of the video was worth watching, too. Thanks.

Yup I mostly agree with you. I do the traditional Coleman 2 burner when I have the family (meaning wife) haha and kids but if it’s my dad, myself and with my boys we buy pizza or sandwiches. Last 10 years or so I’ve seen the cooking get big. Gotta be our generation of our fathers who know simple. 👍🏽

Well done. Thank You. You made some good points. God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏 ❤️ 😢

Pro tip: don't flip until you can see that the meat is cooked most of the way through. If you flip early you can't see the meat cook through and it becomes more of a guessing game.

@flashwashington2735

8 ай бұрын

That's funny all the pros I know and know of tell by pressing the the meat with a finger for firmness, on a familiar grill, They know by time and heat zone. Are you sure that's a "pro" tip?

@flashwashington2735

8 ай бұрын

That's funny all the pros I know and know of tell by pressing the the meat with a finger for firmness, on a familiar grill, They know by time and heat zone. Are you sure that's a "pro" tip?

Tough crowd you have here. I'm just not even gonna say anything. You earned a subscriber 😁

Just a two burner stove and a couple good pots and pans.

Great video... so much truth

I take the old Coleman 2 burner stove everywhere. can't beat the size, cost & versatility of it

I have all of the above. My go-to is the Jetboil Minimo and the skottle.

@TaftCastle

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I’ve got every style of camp stove and the Skottle and Jet boil are my go to. With the Skottle there’s no pans to pack and wash. It’s just simpler in my opinion.

we used to haul a large, heavy messy time consuming, space taking kitchen. no more. Precook the proteins at home then a fast warm up in a skillet works great. Also a super fan of the jet boil for morning coffee, hot soups and of course mountain house packaged meals. Who wants to stand around wasting fuel and a greasy mess for cook from scratch meals when the alternative is so easy. HW-- looks like jumbo grade/ophir area? Check out the morsel spork for the backpacker meals. a long silicone edge spoon/knife/ fork combo that works great and easy fast clean up.

@HarrySituations

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation Mark! And good eye, we filmed up on Toll Road.

Just discovered your channel and cannot agree more. I sub'ed as I think your content is interesting and I linked this video to one of mine talking about the new IKamper Disco Series.

@HarrySituations

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I will check your video out!

Such good info 👍🏻

I use a two burner camp chef,and cast iron and a griddle

My so called Scottle setup can boil water, use a cast iron skillet or disc. Bake bread no limit.

The pre-made skottles/discadas are way over priced. I made my own with a Bayou Classic cast iron griddle from amazon. I hate to cook on anything else now when I'm camping. Cleanup is easier with a fiber brush and you don't need to buy that diffuser: just wrap some aluminum foil around the legs/burner area for pennies. BTW, your disk needs to be cleaned, sanded, and reseasoned; it should never rust like that.

Exactly why I built my own!

Well, I just take a Webber charcoal grill with me, I drive a 4x4 pickup with a cap. A stove and a Stargazer Cast Iron Skillet. A kettle to boil water. I like your Finex Skillet, you got good taste. Those are very nice. I go out alone. So I always have plenty of room. Those Scotties are way overpriced. I can do the same on my stove and a good cast iron skillet and I do. Also, those 1 lb bottles cost too much, I like 20 lb bottles.

@HarrySituations

2 жыл бұрын

I have an adapter to refill the one pound bottles from my 20 pound bottle.

Jetboil and a used Coleman 2 burner is all I use. The Skottles are great, but for me the weight and price have kept me from getting one.

You had me until 1:58! How dare you sir!!!

I miss my TJ. Now drives a school bus JLU.

There are several youtubers who love their skottles and heavily promote the product. It always seemed like an expensive burner with an attached frying pan to me. For camping, I prefer a non-stick pan, anyway. Trailrecon uses one all the time. His wife came on a trip and tried to cook on it. She remarked that it took some skill to find the hot spot when the wind shifts. As you said, it is always windy in the desert; I live in Las Vegas. Thanks for the video. I'll just keep going with my backpacking stoves and non-stick pans.

@HarrySituations

2 жыл бұрын

I can see the value in it for certain situations but I am surprised that they are so popular given the drawbacks.

My most reliable liquid fuel stove is a Coleman Peak 1 (single burner) from about 1975. The thing just continues to work and work well. I have a Coleman 2 burner liquid fuel stove as well, but it is bulky and has not been used in years....I keep it for nostalgia sake. A few years back I decided to switch to propane and was not happy with most of the ChiCom stoves on the market. Then I found Cook Partner stoves from Partner Steel and have not been disappointed. The CP is a two burner, tuned stove that is easier to use than any other stove I can find and it was made in the USA by an American. The CP stove will be used by my grandkids long after I am gone, the stoves are that durable. Great report on the Scottle. I had been thinking if giving one a try but the cost was too high for a limited use and space hungry system. Thank you for the review....you saved me $325! I did get a Partner Steel Griddle for my Cook Partner Stove, and on reflection, realize it will do everything the Scottle will do and maybe even do it better!!

@HarrySituations

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Jeff. I have heard great things about the Cook Partner stoves, I will have to give one a try.

@scottgorman7166

Жыл бұрын

Camped by motorcycle across the USA with a Peak 1 as my main stove...it is a tank. Still have it and the gel you put on the generator tube for high and cold altitudes. Man that brought back great memories...........

I've been thinking about making a skottle. I already have most of the parts I'd need lying around. I can understand the minimalist attitude though. I take a mess kit and a micro stove everywhere.

Great video. I might make my own skottle like somebody mentioned. The price is really high. But not compared to the other things on their website. $425 for a camp table, and over $509 for the slider for a fridge. WTH

You can make one of these for around $40. You can also make a rocket stove to cook on so you’re not tied to gas fuel. It runs on small sticks, branches, wood scraps from your shop, and is both hot and cool 😎 at the same time. I love my homemade setup. I guess the kind of thing in the video is ok for people unable to make stuff.

@scottgorman7166

Жыл бұрын

I love my Rocket stove but out here in the West summers are pretty dry so gas is really the only way to go.....but Fall and early spring nothing like the smell of nature boiling my water for coffee.

Btw, that camp chef is now $336.

holy crap, I didn't realize they were that much.

@Babarudra

2 жыл бұрын

and you better put ham on that pizza if you're going to add pineapple.

Simply Potatoes shredded hash browns are awesome but cook best with more oil, I start them in a small skillet with the oil coming about half way up the thickness, about a quarter inch of oil. Brown then flip, you end up with perfectly golden brown hash browns. And my stove is an old 3 burner Coleman I bought at Target, don't think 3 burners are even made now but I prefer it to every 2 burner I've ever used.

@HarrySituations

2 жыл бұрын

Heck I use those at home. Good tip!

I kind of do like the Scottle, but I agree with you that it cost way too much.

Cast iron pan...Whatever kind of fire you have available. Or maybe a simple grill grate, some foil? etc. etc. Let's face it...It's all about selling something new...Foil, blah, blah, blah. There are so many options. But yeah, the skottle is not the game changer that it's marketed as. To each their own, I guess.

Should have seen this before buying one.....:D

the scottle that came with my cadac carri-chef is enamel coated steel, which cleans up very easily but requires a bit of oil to prevent sticking. the benefit of the carri-chef is that it also has a heat diffuser so the scottle heats evenly all the way across, not just a hot spot in the center. i mostly use the scottle for vegetables but also like it for fried rice.

@dhrtiwalter8670

Жыл бұрын

I was wondering how it worked for cooking mostly vegetables

Petromax fire griddle…3 sizes, smallest around $115 (not including bag), does require wood though.

Harry, I'm loving your videos... Maybe you remember: I drove you from Draper UT up American Fork Canyon to Forrest Lake so you could take pictures of my father-in-laws power wagon. I like your LJ but I think you should have stretched a TJ, that would make for a good video series.

@HarrySituations

2 жыл бұрын

I totally remember. Everyone on the internet got so worked up that he used an LS engine and not a Hemi!

@thebestskibum8346

2 жыл бұрын

@@HarrySituations Yeah, I do remember some people saying that, kinda funny to each their own I guess. Wait does that mean I shouldn't put an LS in my TJ?

So True well said!

Hey there new viewer here. We have a small Casita camper and space is very limited! Been thinking seriously about the disc but not only is it huge but heavy and looks like a pain to clean. Never heard of the Cadac but love the versatility you have shown. I think it will be perfect for the 2 of us. Gonna order the hubby one right now, hopefully it will be here for Father's Day. Thanks much. I am subscribing!!!

@johntoohey4920

Жыл бұрын

Are you in the US? If so, from where did you order the Cadac?

Whats the difference between skottle grill vs flattop griddle like blackstone?

Hi there. I am in ex South African who is now living in Canada when I left South Africa I brought along my cadac skottle which I use from time to time I have modified it slightly to work off a 20 pound cylinder. I also have a cadac grillogas which is similar to the one you have and take that with me when I go out RVing in Canada. I do admit that I think the American made Skottle is a little overpriced at over 300 bucks.

@BillCoSmith

2 жыл бұрын

How much did the South Africa scuttle cost?

Thank you for the good video and have changed my mind on the skottle. You mentioned a fridge you like. What is the fridge you use?

@HarrySituations

2 жыл бұрын

There are lots of good options on the market but I like the ARB Zero fridges personally.

I bring a wok and a jet burner with a 20# propane tank. Cooks all day don’t have to worry about damaging it. TOSS it in the truck stack stuff on top of it. Love it .

Ha, first time viewer of your channel. Half way through I see it's Mt Rose in the background! Somewhere off Toll rd maybe? Cheers from a fellow Northern Nevadan

@HarrySituations

2 жыл бұрын

Yep Toll Road!

I love watching people who don't know how to cook try to cook lol. It's so fun.

@HarrySituations

2 жыл бұрын

Please let me know what I am doing wrong with the Skottle.

@TylerNoble22

2 жыл бұрын

@@HarrySituations you didn't get it hot before you put the food on it. The Skottle sucks tho, we can agree on that.

@HarrySituations

2 жыл бұрын

@@TylerNoble22 well that makes me feel a little better. 🤣

My comment is that you're eating the greatest midscale pizza brand out there.

I don't much pizza, but I do like the pineapple.

another trend we're seeing a lot of is all electric cooking. With sufficient/proper batteries, electric skillet, coffee maker, blender (daquiris!) and other cooking tools. no propane. And its quiet too!

I love the skott

Potatoes always stick and never get brown unless I cook on nonstick eggs too unless stainless steel pre-seasoned - doesn’t look like the skottle works good for that

baught one at my tractor store ,, welded short tubes , made legs to slide in.. moded a coffie stove on bottom,, $ 100 into it.. you didnt say if it cooked good ..?

Just throw a gas station "The Bomb" burrito up on the dashboard in the sun while you're out hiking for a few hours.

@HarrySituations

2 жыл бұрын

“The Gut Bomb”- at least it is truth in advertising

@nobodynoone2500

2 жыл бұрын

Or strap it you your exhaust manifold after an extra wraping of foil ;-)

Every time Harry says “minimalist” you have to drink.

@jasonroche4897

2 жыл бұрын

I think theres a clip of that scenario playing out at the beginning 😅

If you're real hardcore and you gotta have something like a scottle. Buy a king's cooker and a disk for about a 160 bucks. You gotta have an ego the size of the Earth to buy one of those pieces of crap.

While you did post some very fair things about the Skottle like the lid is too small and about the way it heats there are a few things it looks like you are not doing to care for it properly. You shouldn't be seeing any rust anywhere on it. It looks like it has not been seasoned and scrubbed or scrubbed with soap. If there is no seasoning that is kept very lightly oiled everything will stick to them. Just prior to cooking depending upon what I'm making I add water or some oil to the Skottle and never just start off with it dry like you did. If you treat the Skottle like a cast iron skillet or Dutch Oven things like eggs or hash browns will slide around and not burn just like the old teflon pans. There is a newer skottle company out there called the Oris Skottle and they seem to take a little different approach that might solve many of the issues that the Tembo Tusk Skottle does not. In the end though I agree they are all way over priced and not necessarily the best tool for the job when room is a factor.

@HarrySituations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestions and sharing your experience Jack!

Liked your video. Would like to buy a Cadac Safari Chef 30 LP. Is there any way to do that in the U.S.?

@HarrySituations

Жыл бұрын

You are in luck John! Front Runner recently started importing the Cadac line of products into the US. www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/safari-chef-30-compact-by-cadac-bp.html

Enjoyed this but hope you don't get pilloried. The craft beer/gourmet cook/equipment heavy overlanders will certainly be in a huff.

@Babarudra

2 жыл бұрын

the only thing missing was him bashing the rooftop tents.

Overlanding-broverlanding. It's off-road camping at best for most folks. The skottle is far too expensive for what it is. To each their own but I've been doing fine with a Coleman two burner and various pots/pans and cast iron. Asian supermarkets have various size woks if you want a skottle-esque type experience.

Funny vid. And damn you have not treated that “plow disc” very well at all. 🥵

There are much lower cost Scottle Types out there. I built mine for almost nothing. Love my disc cooking.

Cadac skottles are generally made and sold in South Africa. They probably cost more due to the export/import taxes that are charged. This is what is pasted along to customers.

@marzsit9833

2 жыл бұрын

rei used to sell them years ago but the taxes went up so they stopped importing them. i have a cadac carri chef 1 complete that i bought on rei closeout for $160, works really well and gives a lot of cooking options.

That swordfish steak could take way more seasoning I’m sure. And some fat. Read up on seasoning cast iron. Same thing applies for this things cooking surface.

The discos are better and it’s cheaper thank you. They are about 60 dollars .

@GinaKayLandis

2 жыл бұрын

I saw a video where guy used a disco and an $8 propane burner. He cut a hole in a table, fitted the burner in it, set the disco on top and hooked up the gas - voila! cooking on a table he carried with him anyway.

We're definitely in the pizza category...but most of us know that pineapple isn't meant for pizza Harry! LOL! When we DO cook, it's a trusty Coleman stove.

Does anyone know what camp table that is?

@HarrySituations

7 ай бұрын

It is from Alps Mountaineering.

You can buy a harrow disk and legs for about 50 bucks a Coleman camp burner for another 50. Where do they justify 400.00?

Is the Cadac your using a LP or HP model......looks like you have a Coleman 1lb gas can for gas

@Tastes_like_chicken_shit

4 ай бұрын

It's the HP model. The lp model wasn't available in the US.

What's the name of that square aluminum table, and where can I get one?

@HarrySituations

2 жыл бұрын

It’s from Alps Mountaineering. I got it at REI years ago. It was only like $50.

@outdoor_life702

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Simply your opinion, I think we all have one. Why not just keep it to yourself?

@HarrySituations

Жыл бұрын

I hate to see people waste their money and be disappointed.

In the wind the skottle sucks if you are cooking multiple things it’s a long process but if it’s not windy and you are just doing carne asada tacos the skottle is rad I love and hate mine but you know what it’s made in USA and not cheap China crap lol but in all honesty a camp stove and cast iron pan works just fine plus you can boil water and cook multiple things with that bein said I was in ocotillo over New Years and went to toss my trash at the dumpster saw like 4 Amazon special made in China camp stoves if you do buy one buy American (cook partner) last stove you will buy but buy what u can afford and drag out what works for u hell start a fire and drag a cast iron pan out 😂

Ur dad had me at bucket of chicken

Sauerkraut on pizza!!

I remember thinking that’s a nice piece of equipment when I saw the Skottle...then I saw the price. Umm, no.

I loved this video, although 2 years after the fact. But a skottel is South African as you can get. Kentucky Fried chicken is not, but we still love it.

@HarrySituations

8 ай бұрын

Would you prefer if I ate biltong on the Rubicon? 😉

@bredsj

8 ай бұрын

no, only that you show a proper skottel!@@HarrySituations

Where did u get your Cadac from?

@HarrySituations

2 жыл бұрын

I bought it at Camping World but it doesn’t look like they have them in stock anymore.

In all fairness, your skottle had no seasoning, and you put the food on cold. I agree it is not for everyone treat it like you would cast iron ( keep it seasoned, don't put the food on cold, and no dish soap. I built my own and bring it every now and again. Propane stove and good pans work better for eggs in my option.

@HarrySituations

Жыл бұрын

It is seasoned, I borrowed this and it had been used at least a dozen times before. I should have taken your advice about getting it hot though (or at least as hot as it gets...). Thanks for the feedback!

Imo. the only Bad way to have bacon is when you are out of bacon.

Bru, you didn't even call it a skottel braai once!

@HarrySituations

Жыл бұрын

It wasn’t lekker enough to live up to the braai name!