Southwest Disk or Tembo Tusk Skottle?

briferg

Observer
I did a build thread on here a few years ago for a Discada.
http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/122211-Discada-(Disco)-build

I now have this as well as a TT Skottle. I like them both but they each have their strengths and weaknesses. Of the 2 I use the Skottle the most and have had it a few years now with no issues.

The URL on your build thread seems to have changed. Here is an updated one.
https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/discada-disco-build.122211/
 

01tundra

Explorer
Made sausage, egg & cheese biscuits all on the discada last weekend while camping -

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Scoutman

Explorer
Nice! Did you steam the biscuits or cook them dry? We like doing cinnamon rolls (steamed) but cook them in a cake round pan on that rack under the dome.
 

mep1811

Gentleman Adventurer
I have a couple questions regarding the Skottle -

1. Will the lid fit in the carry bag with the disc if you’re not carrying any gas bottles?

2. What is the approximate length of the legs?

3. Approximate weight of the entire system (disc, burner, legs)? I’ve read around 22 lbs?

4. Does the burner have to be removed every time the disc is stored in the carry bag or can it be left on?

Thanks.


1. The bag with fit the lid and two propane cans

2. the Skottle stands at 28 inches so the legs are about 25 inches.

3. yes the weight is about 22 lbs.

4. no you can store the disc with the burner attached
 

01tundra

Explorer
Nice! Did you steam the biscuits or cook them dry? We like doing cinnamon rolls (steamed) but cook them in a cake round pan on that rack under the dome.

I just used the lid and had them sitting up on the steaming rack (dry), they cooked quick (under 15 minutes). I just got a larger 14.75" rack yesterday that will hold them up a little higher off the disc, should give me a little better control.

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Scoutman

Explorer
I would be concerned that having the burner on with nothing in the disc would scorch the surface and ruin the seasoning. Looks like it made a good brown biscuit tho.
 

01tundra

Explorer
I would be concerned that having the burner on with nothing in the disc would scorch the surface and ruin the seasoning. Looks like it made a good brown biscuit tho.

I ran it on the lowest burner setting possible, so no damage to seasoning occurred. But it did clean off any leftover food that was on it.

Definitely something to keep an eye on though - thanks.

Might be worth hitting the disc with some oil prior to baking, but I was afraid that it would effect the taste of the food.
 
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greenheadsmt

New member
I ran it on the lowest burner setting possible, so no damage to seasoning occurred. But it did clean off any leftover food that was on it.

Definitely something to keep an eye on though - thanks.

Might be worth hitting the disc with some oil prior to baking, but I was afraid that it would effect the taste of the food.

Very cool, where did you find the rack?

Thanks!
 

GPS_Jon

New member
Disc with fold out legs.

I purchased a medium and a large. The shipping to the USA is expensive but they are well made and work great. Should last a lifetime.

 
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CaptainBuilt

Well-known member
I'm going on a 3-4 road trip around the USA in 2 weeks. I own a Southwest disk, and decided to try the Skottle. I ordered one and it already came in.

I'll be giving road reports with it ASAP.
 

tango_6

New member
Are there no pictures of any of these where you don't have to cook on your knees? these all look really low to the ground.
 

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