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Scottles Worth the Price?
- Thread starter TheOneRob
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Traveler III
You'll definitely find a ton of threads on this subject, and I would bet that every single one of them has an overwhelming amount of positive responses for the Tembo Tusk Skottle! I personally have one as well, and absolutely love cooking on it. It's a large cooking area, and gives you the ability to cook multiple things at the same time utilizing different areas of the cooking surface.
I don't think I've ever seen a negative review of the skottle.
I don't think I've ever seen a negative review of the skottle.
Traveler II
I cant justify the price of a skottle. My kitchen setup is fine. Use that extra money and bring some filet mignon.
Off-Road Ranger I
Agreed. I have lurked on their website and read most threads when they are offered for group buys, etc. I have tough time justifying the high-pricetag as well. Of course, I have never cooked on one and maybe I'd be more willing if I knew first-hand. I have found cheap knock-offs, but wonder if those would be a waste of money.
Enthusiast III
I couldn't justify the price either. I found a Discada/ Cowboy wok on an online ag supply site. And I already had a camp chief 2 burner, so I didnt need another burner. The 22'' disk cost roughly $55.
There are YouTube videos on how to make one for less than $100.
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TheOneRob
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Contributor I
That looks slick, I think thats the way I'll go. Thanks for the tip.
Traveler II
@captainchaos made his own im pretty sure.
What are you thinking for legs? One of the things I don’t like (besides the price) is that the legs don’t break down for storage.
Contributor III
I bought one and am not disappointed. It fits right in with my camping. I agree that the price point is a bit hard to swallow for what it is.
I have been thinking about either welding threaded pipe Union or threaded pipe caps to the underside of the disc. You would then be able to use either galvanized or black steel pipe as legs. Screw them in, unscrew them. Plus, you could use different lengths for different purposes, standing on the ground or for use on a table. Either 1/2 or 3/4 inch pipes.
Enthusiast III
Cooked this up with the ol Weber charcoal grill and discada. Worked pretty good! Good even heat around the whole disc.
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Influencer II
I bought mine when they were a lot cheaper. Not sure I would drop $350 on one. It is nice, and I don't bring my stove with me. If I need to make stuff in a pot, I just use my camp Chef Stryker.
Enthusiast III
Propane fire pit and a Scootle (comal) I picked up at El Rancho Mexican supermarket . $120 for the fire pit and $40 for the Scootle . Dual use. You can. They sell the Scootle / comal on amazon.
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Member III
I go here too.
I hate cooking but ultimately all you need is heat and any metal pan.
The only part you taste has no idea where it got cooked.
Food, Ingredients count. Hot cast iron? Keepit cheap.
But there is no substitute for BTUs.
rsweet
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Member III
As a cook 10k BTU's doesn't work for me. Plus any 12" lodge pan can do the same thing. It's a gimmick. Cook on what you are comfortable with. Can't make coffee on a scottle. A real cook stove with real BTU's kill a scottle. I can put a wok on my Camp Chef (30k BTU's) and kill it. To me it is about versatility and not trying to make a scottle a do everything cooking device. To each it's own. Use the right tool for the right job.
