tcl

Just wanted to add that there may be another unadvertised feature/liability on some auto shut-off kettles that if the lid/top is not securely snapped shut, the auto shut-off is not activated. This is both a pro and a con as one is able to have only one travel kettle for traveling to both potable-tap water areas and to areas where water has to be sanitized by [long-]boiling before drinking. The downside is that by accidentally not securing the lid, the kettle will overheat and boil dry if forgotten.

It's best to test your travel kettle before actually relying on it whilst on the road.

freecia

I remember seeing on eBay here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SANYO-RN...5f3c275&_uhb=1

The listing isn't currently active but was ended on Dec 24, 2012. Perhaps contact the seller and ask if they'll be re-listing it soon or if it was discontinued?

tcl

So after saying how wonderful my travel kettles are, the dear SO lent them to a neighbour last month who was recovering from the flu and wanted some hot tea for the week and he left it at a hotel, and then of course his brother (also a pilot and the next recipient of the same flu bug) drops by and borrows my backup . Thank goodness I had my Sanyo on me otherwise that would have walked off too!

So here I am with a Narita and it's much heavier and larger than my Kenwood or the Austin House. It has a very sensitive thermostat that requires the kettle to completely cool down before being able to boil a second pot of water. The upside is that the capacity is 700ml compared to the usual 500ml and it also allows long boils without the lid but at half capacity because of splashing.

2 weeks in and I'm liking the Narita so far, but am still not sure about the extra size and weight.

ryandelmundo

Travelhacking a good portable coffee/tea system has been on my list for awhile. I never solved it.

This post got me to check again and I suspect we are very close. Someone has a collapsable silicon kettle. Just tack on the required heating elements, shut-off thermostat, and this would be a winner. It's Cuissential Collapsable Silicon Pot

Swissaire

An admission.

Now and then when traveling, ( primarily when it is raining and cold, ) I enjoy a cup of tea. And this from a coffee drinker, using yes, a Pixie Nespresso machine.

I place all my expected capsules of coffee in the Nespresso water container, and throw in a few bags of whatever tea I might like to have along. Green, UK, Indian, etc. The machine is 220-240v, with a padded case. I always pack a mains converter for 110-120v for the Pixie, and other electronics.

Always, except on this trip of mine to first Italy and then connecting to Brasil.

It was wet and cold in Rome, but coffee everywhere. When it rains here in Brasil, it is usually tropical and quite warm. And excellent coffee is available here everywhere, and at any time. I'll save the Tesco or Aldi Earl Grey for London, Hamburg, or Copenhagen.

By the way, a little humour for the Tea enthusiasts here at FT:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytrg4dpv8Ho

tcl

Just added a correction to my original post (#11).

The Narita Dual Voltage Kettle's thermostat cannot be shut off, so it cannot be used to sterilize water by holding the water at a rolling boil. It seems that the majority of negative reviews for this item refers to the kettle being non-responsive after the first use. What is actually happening is that the safety thermostat is really good at what it does and it takes more than a few minutes for the kettle to cool down enough to be used again per the included prior-to-first-actual-use cleaning instructions.

bagobsessive

How about this one? Anybody used it?

http://theluggageprofessionals.com.a...FQThpAodXAkA6Q

bagobsessive

Or this one?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SWAN-ELEC...item1c348b9e3d

freecia

Came across a Sanyo-esque travel stove for about $30 USD before shipping from Japan. Reviews indicate that 100V setting can take 25 minutes to boil 1L of water. It also has a 240V setting which has to be selected with a switch (use a coin to toggle it). Weighs about 814 g. The pan may be rougher than the Sanyo version. Comments indicate the Sanyo version is discontinued.

Even with the shortcomings, it might be useful for those who need to cook more than water while traveling. Reshipping services such as Tenso.com would forward the package for a fee.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%A4%E3...rds=B006NT20YG

tcl

Thank you! I've been thinking of getting an additional Sanyo but really couldn't justify the cost since my original one is still going strong. It's just scratched from being abused for the past 20 years.

I saw some knock-offs on a few Malaysian and Singaporean websites but would much rather prefer the Japanese one linked in your post simply because the N.American/Japanese Type A plug is much more compact than the British plug.

Have you ordered from Amazon.co.jp to be delivered to a hotel before?

AATrout

There was another thread on this topic. This kettle was recommended, I got one and also recommend it. Available on Amazon.
http://www.bonavitaworld.com/products/kettle7.asp

freecia

I've had Amazon.co.jp ship to a hotel in Osaka. Ordered about a week ahead and it was there within 3 days, even without Prime JP. Haven't had them ship me anything directly to the states, but some friends have used Tenso a couple times now to send Amazon, Rakuten, and other items to USA.

Yodobashi.com also shows that it is currently in stock at their Shinjuku and Akiba stores so you can look over the quality in person if you'll be going through Tokyo.
http://www.yodobashi.com/%E3%83%A4%E...0001001463719/

I also came across it on eBay for $75. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...at=0&_from=R40

@AATrout - The Bonvita looks to be the same as the Narita Travel Kettle?

tcl

The Narita and Bonavita are essentially the same stainless kettle except the Narita is dual voltage and the Bonavita is not. I also think the Bonavita is a touch smaller since the stated capacity is 500ml instead of 700ml.

Tizzette

Finally a travel kettle compact enough to pack, just the right size for 2 cups: Severin travel kettle sold on Amazon. Quality made, has an automatic shut off. Small enough for my totally carry on packing. Dual voltage, worked out perfectly in Portugal this month. It came with two tiny useless plastic cups inside, but I threw them out. I packed tea bags, Starbucks Via, lemon packets and sugar inside the kettle and cadged a couple of china cups from the hotel to keep in my room.

LAXlocal

any 12 volt travel kettle for your car ?

or another way to boil water with 12 volt ?

thanks