Sea to Summit Detour Stainless Steel Collapsible Kettle

The Sea to Summit Detour Stainless Steel Collapsible Kettle is a 1.6-liter camp kettle built for travelers who refuse to sacrifice a proper hot drink or a quick cook on the trail. Constructed from 304 stainless steel, food-grade heat-resistant silicone, and glass-reinforced nylon 66, it collapses to just 63mm tall for storage and expands to a full-function kettle in seconds. It is compatible with gas stoves, radiant electric stoves, and many induction cooktops, and has earned the 2024 Red Dot Product Design Award Best of the Best, the 2024 ISPO Award, the 2024 iF Product Design Award, and the 2023 Australian Good Design Award.

Collapses Small, Cooks Full

The Detour Kettle folds down to a packed size of 18 × 17 × 5.8 cm and a packed weight of 435.9g, so it fits into a pack corner or a camp kitchen bag without displacing other gear. When you reach camp, the silicone sidewalls expand to their full 1.6-liter volume. It serves two or more people from a single boil. That combination of compact storage and generous capacity means you are not choosing between traveling light and eating or drinking well.

Stainless Base, Precise Pour

A 304 stainless steel base and lid distribute heat efficiently across the bottom of the kettle, reducing hot spots that can scorch a delicate pour-over or simmer. The double handles are molded from glass-reinforced nylon 66, which stays cool enough to grip and gives you the leverage for a controlled, drip-free pour into a mug or filter. A printed ring on the base marks the safe flame boundary for two-burner stoves, so you can use the Detour Kettle on a larger camp stove without overheating the silicone sidewalls. Keep the flame within the ring and the handles in the vertical position.

Food-Safe Materials, Easy Cleanup

Every material in the Detour Kettle (the 304 stainless steel, the silicone sidewalls, and the nylon 66 handles) is BPA-free and non-PFAS. The silicone is certified to both EU and FDA food-grade standards and is heat-resistant to 225°C / 440°F, so it handles direct stove heat without degrading. The entire kettle is dishwasher safe, which matters after a multi-day trip when hand-washing camp gear is the last thing you want to do. Sea to Summit backs the Detour Kettle with a lifetime guarantee.

Features

• 1.6L capacity: serves two or more people from a single boil
• Collapses to 63mm: packed size 18 × 17 × 5.8 cm / 7 × 7 × 2 in at 435.9g / 15.4 oz
• 304 stainless steel base and lid: durable with efficient heat distribution
• Glass-reinforced nylon 66 double handles: stay-cool grip for a controlled pour
• LidKeep silicone clip: clips the lid to the kettle rim to keep it clean while cooking
• BPA-free, non-PFAS, EU and FDA food-grade certified: dishwasher safe

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

The Detour Stainless Steel Collapsible Kettle suits backpackers, overlanders, and car campers who want a full-capacity kettle that packs down small enough to fit in a crowded kit. Its induction compatibility and dishwasher-safe construction also make it a practical choice for van dwellers or anyone moving between camp stoves and home kitchen appliances.

The Detour Kettle is not a high-volume option for large groups. Its 1.6-liter capacity serves two or more people but is not sized for group cooking beyond that. On two-burner stoves, the flame must stay within the printed ring on the base. Open-fire and wood-burning stove compatibility is not confirmed.

Common Questions

Can I use the Detour Kettle on a two-burner camp stove?

The Sea to Summit Detour Collapsible Kettle is compatible with two-burner camp stoves. Keep the flame pattern within the printed ring on the base of the kettle and ensure the handles are in the vertical position while heating.

Does the Detour Kettle work on an induction cooktop?

The Detour Stainless Steel Collapsible Kettle is induction compatible. Sea to Summit notes compatibility with many induction cooktops; confirm your specific cooktop model if you have questions about its requirements.

Is the Detour Kettle dishwasher safe?

Yes, the Sea to Summit Detour Collapsible Kettle is dishwasher safe. All materials (the 304 stainless steel, food-grade silicone, and glass-reinforced nylon 66 handles) are rated for dishwasher cleaning.

What does the silicone clip on the lid do?

The silicone clip is called the LidKeep. It lets you clip the Detour Kettle's lid to the rim of the kettle body while you are cooking or pouring, keeping the lid off the ground and clean in an outdoor kitchen setting.