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keith



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X4SKP wrote:
Hello Keith5

Off Brief as neither fold, but two variations on the theme, up/recycle either a Gas Bottle (good thickness Steel)
or use the inner drum from a washing machine, perfect perforated Stainless Steel. Plenty variations on these two
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Seen the washing machine drum fire in Tiso Aviemore last week only problem was,,, £300 Shocked
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bear100



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You can buy a basket as an accessory to keep the coals up and help with lighting, but I’ve never bothered or had a problem, It’s off the floor by about 250mm and I put the lid underneath.
I use the Webber 3hr briquettes which give out plenty of heat but not to hot.
My coals have always sat on the bottom and it still looks like new!
Plus you can keep you wood or coals inside for transport

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Keith5



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Thanks for all the ideas and recommendations.

Decided to go with the bushpig as its regular shape and carry bag should make it easy enough to pack, also the option to store the charcoal in it while travelling means it will hopefully be as space efficient as a folding unit.

Thanks Keith
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Keith5



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First use of the bushpig, so far meets the requirements.


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Appears to be well made so hopefully the first of many. Keith
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Matt110



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Looks good.

We bought a steel laser cut folding version, which to be frank is great but so heavy i practically need a penman just to take it away with me!
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bear100



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Glad its working out for you!

Enjoy and don't forget the giant marshmallows!! Mr. Green 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
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G4R1



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Check Winnerwell Flat Fire-pits they are quite robust and fold as well. 3.0L MHVE D200 S Pangea Green+Black Pack
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leeloo



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https://www.amazon.de/-/en/barbecue-access...8&th=1


Very robust construction, packs to nothing but heavy.

https://www.amazon.de/Fennek-Hexagon-Fire-...Q&th=1

This is another option, this is what I got. I like that you can do a serious camp fire going safely, but it does take a lot of coal just to make a bbq on the plate that comes as an accessory. Also packs small and compact, about the size of small laptop bag, but when you try to lift the bag you're in for a shock.. Smile
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ChrisCSL



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As an option just to give you some warm fire (not cook food). These tiny folding fire pit's are small enough to fit in your cubby box. You can find them on Amazon.



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ChrisCSL



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These Notebook BBQ's fold flat and are easy to pack. Work well for two people and can also use as a fire pit after you've had your BBQ. Happy with mine for easy use.

https://www.campingworld.co.uk/en/gb/Bo-Ca...29017.aspx
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kmac



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Keith - do you know if the body of the bush-pig is stainless steel? or is it powder coated or vitreous enamelled mild steel?
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Aluminium beer keg with the top cutout. Great for carrying as it has built in handles. Throws out all the heat when it gets going too. Put a nights worth of logs inside it when travelling too.

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JPE



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I'm really happy with my bush-pig.

It's solid, well made & the extensions each end are well worth getting.

Also my petromax dutch oven sits perfectly on the ledge.

Oh & it all packs up in a rectangular bag which makes it easy to load.

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kmac



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geobloke



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Highly recommend the Boab Braai portable BBQ and fire pit. I have had one for over a decade now and it is fantastic. Rugged as and packs away in to itself and in to a wolf box for stowage whilst travelling.

Great for BBQs, slow one pot cooking and as a fire pit with or without marsh mallows Rolling Eyes

The only maintenance it requires is a clean and oiling after use and before storing. This summer it had a wire brush and a repaint with stove black. Good for another decade now... Thumbs Up

Love it so much that I don't have a BBQ at home, the braai is more than adequate. It may not be the flashiest of the options but it is worth every penny.

https://www.4x4overlander.com/product/braai/
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