Last season at Yellowstone, my buddy's camping kettle had a weighted, flat bottom that stayed put on gravel. I read in an outdoor magazine that a wide base prevents most tip-overs. @jakeb73 is right to ask about the base shape because round bottoms are super unstable. Some kettles add silicone rings or non-skid pads for extra grip on rocks. My old one wobbled constantly until I got a model with a broader stance. Now my boiling water doesn't end up in the fire pit.

Yeah @young.jesse I used to totally agree. But saw a doc on mountain rescues last week. The new tech spots problems humans just miss. Changed my mind.