Bear 4-temperature Control Electric Kettle,300ml Portable Travel Fast Boil Kettle with Keep Warm Function and Storage Bag,Single Touch Control,Double Layer 304 Stainless Steel Lining

I bought this travel kettle mainly for using on travels abroad when hotels and apartments don’t always have a kettle or other water heating facility. It seems that not all countries have the same need for a cup of tea that we have in the UK!This Bear brand kettle is surprisingly compact, being not much larger than an insulated water bottle of the same 300ml capacity. This makes it very portable and I’ve carried it in both small suitcase and rucksack without it taking up very much space. The power lead that comes with it is around 70cm long so is also fairly compact for carrying but a reasonable length when in use. The kettle seems well-made and is robust enough to survive carrying around. It comes with a soft cloth bag which also gives some further protection from scratches and so on.As I wanted this for mainly foreign travel, it was important to me that it would work with various power supplies that are used in different countries. The plug on the lead is a three pin UK plug, so it is necessary to use a travel adaptor to take account of the different plug configurations in most other countries.The electrical specs are as follows and are relevant to exactly where you can use the kettle:Power: 300-360W (most multi adaptors are easily able to handle that power level)Voltage: 220-240VFrequency: 50-60HzAs the kettle is not dual voltage, it shouldn’t be used in countries with power supplies that have a voltage lower than 220V. So that means that it isn’t suitable for use in the US, Canada, various Caribbean Islands, Japan and a number of other countries. That is slightly unfortunate as although it can be used in many countries (you can find lists of voltages in different countries from various websites) it can’t be used everywhere. In fairness, this was not an issue for me and the listing does show the suitable voltage range.As described in the listing, the kettle is designed to heat water to a choice of four pre-defined temperatures of 45, 65, 85 and 100°C. I have used a probe to test these and can confirm that my kettle heats the water to within a degree or two of these temperatures.In my experience, the time taken to heat tap water to 100°C is just under 8 minutes and there is a beep when the kettle is ready to open. I’ve done this in the UK and several EU countries (the latter using an appropriate adaptor). The lower temperatures obviously take less time to reach so if you don’t want your tea scalding hot you can make your cuppa more quickly.The 300ml capacity is sufficient for a decent mug of tea or coffee or for Pot/Cup Noodles. The kettle successfully keeps water warm just as described in the listing and can also be used as a flask.This kettle has really improved my travel experience. It has been reliable, is compact and it achieves the temperatures it claims to in a reasonable amount of time. The price is good and it is a nice object to own.Overall, I very much recommend this product although if you need a travel kettle to use in countries with lower voltage you should look at dual voltage alternatives.

So far so good, quiet boiling, easy to use, cool touch body and lid, looks good, I like that the inside doesn’t have a lip so when lime scale builds up you can tip it straight out and there’s nothing for it to get caught on and being trapped in the kettle, so the kettle will always be clean. I’ve read in some comments that the inside gets stained but I’ve not had that in mine, I live in a hard water area to I think the stains people are talking about is the start of lime scale build up, which I have noticed in mine but it’s nothing that white vinegar or a limescale remover won’t get rid of. I really like the kettle and all it’s functions so I hope it has a great build quality and lasts a very long time… so far I’m really pleased with my purchase.

The media could not be loaded. I was in the market for a non-plastic kettle, as I’ve become very aware how detrimental plastic is to our health, so I’ve been trying to eliminate as much plastic-contact as possible from our food and drink. I read many reviews across multiple sources and came across this one. Although it didn’t have the best reviews on other sites, it was within my budget and, although the outer-material is plastic, the inner material (which the water is in contact with) is stainless steel. Some alternatives that I was looking at (including glass ones) still had plastic spouts or plastic inner lids, whereas this one is fully stainless steel inside, which was a big win for me.Since having the kettle and using it daily for 3 months, I absolutely love it. My first thoughts were that it’s stylish and sleek, but then functionality came into play and I was very impressed. I love that I can boil my tea at 60 degrees, but my husband does his coffee hotter, and then I save 100 degrees for when I’m sterilising baby stuff, or I use 45 degrees to wilt spinach; we use the different temperatures much more than I thought we would actually!The ‘keep warm’ function is also amazing for me, as having a newborn baby means I can rarely boil the kettle and make the tea within 10 mins! So no more repeated boiling due to water cooling, as it stays at the temperature I want until I’m able to get back to make my drink, what a luxury for a new mum having a warm cuppa!My only slight downsides which I’ve deducted a star for are:- The lid (a lift-off lid rather than a hinged lid), as on the occasions I’ve taken the lid off to re-fill the kettle, or when I empty the kettle after use (to try and prevent limescale), it can be a bit fiddly and I can see how people could burn themselves.- Secondly is, on a couple of occasions the kettle doesn’t seem to ‘wake up’ when I switch it on at the wall, and it appears to be broken. But, I just turn it off for 5 seconds and back on, then it works perfectly again. So, it isn’t yet an issue! I just hope this is an intermittent bug, as I really do rate this kettle and don’t want to go back to a classic one now.- The spout isn’t a fine one, in that any limescale buildup doesn’t get filtered out at the spout due to the holes being quite big and letting any limescale through easily.The speed to boil seems good, I haven’t noticed any longer wait than my previous kettle (a Brita one), although I rarely boil a full kettle, only what I need.As for the weight of it, I find it fine for me (I’m not very strong and I can lift it easy enough with 1 hand when it’s full), so I think this would only be an issue if you have arthritis or something which makes lifting more difficult.Overall, I think this product is great value for money, and I would absolutely recommend or buy again (although my Brita kettle lasted 7 years, so hopefully I won’t need to replace this Bear one any time soon!).

I travel to the Lake District once a week for work and stay over one night in a room with no access to a kettle! Not a good idea for a tea lover, like me. I was using a travel mug and making a tea at work for the following morning but it was cold. Then I came across this little gadget! I’ve only used it a few times but it’s very easy to use and means I can make tea in the evening and a fresh one in the morning when I wake up. It’s very compact, well made and quiet. I have a 600w power bank so I’m going to try using it on the road too! Ideal for campers and people who stay in hotels without a kettle (or, if you don’t want to use a hotel kettle). Ideal for making up baby bottles too (as long as you have access to electricity or a power bank).