Re: [Paddlewise] Trangia Praise (was: Carrying Stoves)

Vivian wrote: 

> I have the Trangia 25 which is a much bigger version with wind
> screen supports, two pots 1.5 and 2 qt, fry pan lid and burner.  It has
> served me well for elaborate recipes as well as just boiling water.  The
> problem that this stove faces in the US is the burn time. I have timed the
> stove against another person with a conventional MSR stove and by the time
> they assemble, pump, etc. my stove is almost finished boiling.  Not to
> mention the fact that it is basically unbreakable.  I do alot of beach
> camping and have had a couple of stoves clog up because of the harsh
> saltwater environment and the sand but this stove can't  possibly clog.  All
> you do is pour the alcohol in the little burner cup and light it.

I'm also a very big fan of the Trangia with pots and pans. Very safe to operate, 
no surprises (my first attempt with a gas-burning stove almost blew up my 
kitchen in a huge flame, it was also my last try) and packs very compact with 
all the pots and pans.

When we had problems getting fuel alcohol (someplaces you need to ask for 
methylated spirits) we even used 70% rum as a substitute. We didn't compare 
cooking times, but since Trangia recommends to dilute alcohol with 10-20% water 
for cleaner burning, I guess that comes out about the same. And which other fuel 
can you pour into a coconut and drink :-)

Still, looking for and buying fuel can be a hassle and I wouldn't mind taking a 
pocket cooker as backup (and for the fun of it). Does anybody know where to find 
the pocket cooker in Europe?

Regards,
Ferdinand

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