DISCOVERING THE DISC

The versatile Skottle is the overland kitchen you’ve been looking for

- Sean P. Holman

When we pack up our rig for an adventure, we typically have three modes: the day trip, the overland trip, and the camping trip. Feeding ourselves on day trips is easy with some snacks and the fixings to make sandwiches. On the camping trips, we tend to stay in the same spot for the entire trip, where we bring our expansive camp kitchen along for the ride. So, what’s the best solution for overland trips when you find yourself in a new place every night and are more concerned about quick and easy setup, as well as conserving space and saving weight? For us, the answer is the versatile Tembo Tusk Skottle.

Tembo Tusk is a Southern California–based family business that was formed in 2010 when owner, Jerry L’Ecuyer, was looking for gear that didn’t seem to be readily available on the market. L’Ecuyer decided to start creating products for himself and soon found out that others had the same needs as he did, and Tembo Tusk was born. With a focus on durable and robust gear that is made in America, Tembo Tusk is known for high-quality products that aredesigned to last a lifetime. One of Tembo Tusk’s most popular products is the Skottle, which made its debut in 2015.

Sometimes referred to as a camping wok, the Skottle is a cooking device that has roots in South Africa. The Skottle was born out of necessity as farmers, needing to cook meals out in the field, would use an old plow or harrow disc to cook on. Today, the modern Skottle is one of the most flexible cooking tools available.