Tell me about Trangia Stoves!

[Will_]

I'm thinking of buying a Trangia stove. Normally I'd be cooking over fires, but I thought it would be worthwhile to have a small stove in my kit for when I'm in areas where fires aren't allowed or areas with limited/no firewood.
I've never seen one, and I don't really know anything about them, apart from the fact they're small & tough.

What can you put in them? Is it just meths, or can you put in any flammable liquid - petrol etc. (Not that I'd want to cook over petrol )

Can you just build a stand out of rocks and a windscreen out of debris?

Do they ever leak/evaporate fuel?

Would they only be effective for cooking in small pots (e.g. a crusader cup) or would they be effective on something larger (e.g. a 14cm billy can)?

Any other thoughts?

Many thanks,
Will :theyareon

 

[rik_uk3]

Just meths/methanol/ethanol NO PETROL Take a look at the trangia site, for 1 or two people the 27 is fine for two or three you want the model 25.

 

[Mesquite]

A big NO to petrol... they're designed for alcohol based spirits like meths, ethanol, whisky, vodka etc

You can build a stand for them if you want but most folks use them in conjunction with something like a click stand, honey stove, hobo stove etc.

They can leak fuel over time, it's best to keep the fuel separate and fill them each time you need them. Note that if you need to fill them after using once make sure it is cool before refilling and lighting.

You can use them from a crusader up to a large billy like the 14cm zebra, obviously it takes longer for the larger sizes to get to boiling temperature.

 

[The MAX]

They are good, and I love mine, however lately I prefer isobutane type stoves similar to this. I have the trangia gas burner that fits in my honey stove as my secondary cook source.

For doing up a brew, trangia is great. For cooking anything in wind or very cold temps, they are no where near as good as a liquid/gas stove.

IMHO.

 

[northumbrian]

get yourself one of these - https://www.genuinearmysurplus.co.uk/product/swedish-army-trangia-survival-stove-used/ they work in the cold and wind , just ask the Swedish army lol.

 

[copper_head]

Are you looking for just the burner or the whole cook set Will?

 

[Leigh Robinson]

I have this one:

Suits well for more than a day trip or feeding +1. Pretty heavy and takes a lot of space in a rucksack. Swedish Army issue.

Also have this one:

Best for solo day trips during cold weather. Hot meal and drink to be had.

 

[Will_]

Are you looking for just the burner or the whole cook set Will?

Only really looking for the burner as I'd rarely use it.
It would only be for times when I couldn't have a fire because of restrictions or a lack of fire wood.

Thanks everyone for the advice. Especially the heads up on the petrol! Does petrol burn too hot/impure or something?

 

[Mick721]

Knock up a pop can stove. They are super light and do the same job. Then if you like using it and want something sturdier you can get yourself a trangia.

Personally I stick with a pop can stove as it's so light I can leave it in the bottom of my billy with a small bottle of meths and it's there if I need it. Doesn't need a stand either.

 

[presterjohn]

If you don't want the fuss of having stands and pots etc you could try going for a white box stove. They are small light meths stoves that you can if you wish just rest your pan on. You see them pop up on ebay occasionally and you can make them if you have the time and inclination. The full retail priced versions are here:-

http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/cookers-and-stoves/RB105.html

 

[PDA1]

Everything you will ever want to know about alcohol stoves

http://zenstoves.net/

Any stove, gas cartridge or Alcohol, will need proper windscreening when used outdoors. Try, as suggested below, making your own. It will not turn into an obsession,really it won't. "hey, don;t throw that can away, I have an idea...."

 

[eel28]

Windproof, reliable, does exactly what it says on the tin. Complete compact package including pots, pans and kettle. Just don't forget to pack your meths!

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[Nice65]

Only really looking for the burner as I'd rarely use it.
It would only be for times when I couldn't have a fire because of restrictions or a lack of fire wood.

The burner on it's own would be next to useless for heating food I reckon. Even a folding Hexi stove would be easier to use (if you don't mind waiting half an hour for a brew that tastes vaguely fishy ). I'd consider a small gas stove and a 100g cartridge. This is a pic of my cheapo Vango alongside the Trangia burner. Ok, it's more to carry, but lighter, smaller stoves are available and they're very quick and adaptable should you need something fast.

 

[Adze]

I've got two... a clone of a 25 and a Swedish Army Trangia. The burner in the SAT is a lot better than the clone 25, larger too. The cookset is better with the 25 though and includes two frying pans which double as lids for the two saucepans and a kettle complete with whistle and tea strainer.

The 25 I've used as a camp cookset for up to a week, the SAT is fine for days out but would be a bit limited for longer trips unless you really like noodles or hotdogs.

 

[Adze]

Oh aye... don't attempt to blow out the burner of either with the windshield in place unless you're less than fond of your eyebrows, they're both really effective and if you're close enough when you try the blow back is quite impressive.

The SAT I have didn't come with a simmer ring for the burner, whereas the 25 did.

 

[Steve13]

I love mine , but tend to use a gas burner with it for speed with the meths as a back up or if time does not matter

Great classic bit of kit IMO

 

[mrcharly]

If you just want a burner, look up 'lynx can stove'. I made one in about 5 min. Works pretty well as long as you have a windshield. All alcohol stoves are pans without windshields.

Trangia's are good if you have the whole cookset. The burner sucks, tbh. However the combination of the windshield and the pans makes for a set that works in any weather, never clogs and always lights. It is heavy and very bulky compared to alternatives. Reliability is the main strength.

 

[EdS]

ditch the meths burner and fit a multi fuel stove. Omni fuel works a treat.

 

[northumbrian]

clas ohlson had a cheap trangia clone but it looks like they have stopped selling them ! http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Asaklitt-Spirit-Stove/34-3320

 

[Nice65]

From what I can gather, the OP is only interested in the burner, not the stove set.

Holding or balancing a Crusader mug over it will be nigh on impossible.