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: 220-240V Frequency: 50-60Hz As 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.

Bought to use off jackery whilst fishing, been great, works well. Boils water as decribed, keeps water hot too whixh is great. Would defo buy again

This little kettle is a must-have for any crew member. It’s tiny, lightweight, and the four temperature settings mean I can make perfect coffee or green tea without touching gross hotel kettles. The stainless steel liner and keep-warm function are solid! The only reason it loses a star is the universal voltage reality: when I plug it into 110V outlets (North America, Japan), its low 300W draws make it really slow to boil. You’ll get there, but it takes patience. Tip: If you're on a 110V layover, only fill it halfway (150ml) to drastically cut down the boiling time!

I bought this Bear travel kettle mainly for preparing formula for my newborn, and it has been a real time-saver. I usually fill it with fresh water, heat it once to 100°C to make sure everything is properly sterilised, and then keep it set to 45°C when it is time for a feed. It heats up quickly since it runs directly from electricity, not a battery, and the temperature control is very accurate. The size is just right for baby bottles — about 300ml — and it fits nicely on the bedside table or in a travel bag. The stainless-steel lining feels sturdy, and the lid closes securely so there are no leaks when pouring. The keep-warm function is especially handy at night because I do not have to reboil water each time. Pros: fast heating, precise temperature control, perfect size for baby feeds Cons: Unable to heat up while traveling or outside as it is not battery powered

Bear 1.7L electric kettle. Doesn't have the functions it says it does. It has no indication of water temperature after the boiling process has completed. It doesn't hold a constant temperature after boiling. After boiling, the kettle goes into standby mode, displaying 00, and nothing else. Also, really slow to boil, but at least it is relatively quiet due to this. In conclusion, it doesn't work as advertised, doesn't work as stated in the manual, and is a complete waste of £25 unless you just want a basic kettle with a few temperature settings.

I don’t often leave reviews but this is worth reviewing! I took this as a travel kettle to Paris and it did the job, light weight so didn’t take up any baggage allowance! Its so good it is now by the side of my bed and before I even have to get up in the morning I can have a cup of tea to start the day! Perfect for one mug, certainly gets hot enough for a cup of tea and for the price great value!

Works well for the most part. From time to time it goes dark and becomes unresponsive. I then I have to turn it off and turn it on again and then it works fine!

Nicely designed; feels sturdy without being too bulky. Handy for travel in locations where hotel rooms don’t customarily have kettles, boils enough water for a generous mug of tea.

Acheté pour les voyages. Assez petit pour rentrer dans un petit bagage, essayé trois fois après nettoyage, même pas cinq minutes pour avoir de l’eau chaude à 100° (je n’ai pas testé avec thermomètre mais elle était très chaude, donc suffisamment pour une tasse de café ou de thé dans les hébergements où il n’y aurait pas de bouilloire) À voir lors du prochain voyage

Mycket bra. Gör det den ska. Perfekt för en mugg varmt vatten

Fa decisamente bene quello che promette. Sacrifica un po' la capienza a vantaggio delle dimensioni e della comodità di trasposto. Abbastanza veloce nello scaldare la quantità massima. Decisamente soddisfatto

Good design, very practical and compact. I appreciate that the power cord is detachable because it makes the kettle easy to carry and allows for simple replacement if the cable gets damaged. I measured the temperatures with my electric thermometer, and they are accurate. It boiled water (my tap water is very hard) from 20°C to 100°C in about 8 minutes, using 0.028 kWh. The peak power usage was 342w at the start, which gradually decreased until the water reached 100°C.

I bought this for my travels, to make tea in my hotel room. Well packaged, great finitions, quality product. Boils in 3 minutes! AND it is written in red letters on the bottle TO NOT OPEN THE LID IMMEDIATLY AFTER BOILING, TO WAIT 1 minute and TO NOT EXCEED the MAX limitation when filling with water. And when I opened the lid after 1 minute, the water was NOT jumping out of the bottle. The negative review with the video is clearly nonesense, you can see the reviewer opening the lid as soon as the bip sounded and still connected to the electricity... Glad I trusted my intuition and bought it. Great practical tool, love it!