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dmulk
12-07-2009, 02:47 PM
So how many of you use one of these?

http://www.trangia.se/english/2924.mini_trangia.html


Over thanks giving I built a couple of the penny stoves, and while nice, they lacked the ability to really measure / retain unused fuel.

I picked one of these up a couple nights ago at REI and I have to say, I really like it!

The nice thing is that you can kill the flame by dropping the included simmer ring on the stove. The included cap has an o-ring on it, so you can just cap it and retain the remaining fuel in the stove.

Filling the stove half way with de-natured Alcohol, no simmer ring, resulted in a 15+ minute burn. Really efficient!!!!


Here's a nice review video:

YouTube- Mini Trangia 28 Alcohol Stove



Thoughts?

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STCPO
12-07-2009, 06:39 PM
I was exposed to this stove a few years ago while I lived in England. We spent a week in Wales camping and hiking. I have to say I was very impressed with it. It is virtually maintenance free and was easy to use.

I've been looking for a new stove myself and this one is on my short list.

It does have some issues with heat control and the alcohol does not burn well at cold temps or high altitude, but I don't really see myself making outlandish meals where I would worry to much about those minor downfalls.

Pete
Trailace
12-07-2009, 07:17 PM
That's cool but there is no handle on the cup. Or am I missing it.
Ironheadziggy76
12-07-2009, 08:20 PM
I guess you would have to use the pot tong on the cup as well, as I didn't see a handle either.

Looks like it would work great for boiling water or heating up soups and so forth. I see a lot of plans to make these out of soda or beer cans but this one looks to be a little heavier made. I'd be willing to give one a try.
Flashdog
12-07-2009, 09:36 PM
My Swedish military surplus one works great. Just don't try to use rubbing alcohol, it won't work. HEET in the yellow bottle works great.
dmulk
12-08-2009, 01:57 AM
That's cool but there is no handle on the cup. Or am I missing it.

The Tong works as a handle on both the bowl and the frying pan.
dmulk
12-08-2009, 01:58 AM
I guess you would have to use the pot tong on the cup as well, as I didn't see a handle either.

Looks like it would work great for boiling water or heating up soups and so forth. I see a lot of plans to make these out of soda or beer cans but this one looks to be a little heavier made. I'd be willing to give one a try.



It's quite a bit heavier. It's made out of Brass instead of aluminum.

The simmer ring seems adjustable as well.

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ImRubicon
12-08-2009, 07:28 AM
I ended up with a whole box of those tongs as It was as cheap as buying 2 . lot sale on ebay LOL
Ozarkcowboy
12-08-2009, 08:10 AM
I too use a Swedish Military Surplus one mainly for quick coffee H2O in the am.They are more heavy vs the aluminum can version but it works very well.I use the de-natured alcohol as well. Like the look of the holder on yours though,much smaller to pack than mine.Nice to have around the house for any power failures.;)

Bart
Ironheadziggy76
12-08-2009, 08:32 AM
<D>, I'm getting a page load error when I try the link.

Can anyone else open the page or is it just me as usual?
dmulk
12-08-2009, 09:48 AM
<D>, I'm getting a page load error when I try the link.

Can anyone else open the page or is it just me as usual?

Hi there, it's a youtube video link... no problems from my Windows and Linux desktops...
Ironheadziggy76
12-09-2009, 01:17 PM
Cool, I can see the video, I thought the link was for another site.
dmulk
12-10-2009, 01:05 AM
Cool, I can see the video, I thought the link was for another site.

Good deal!

So I lit it up the other night. Nice little stove!!

I like the fact that I can screw a cap on it and carry it full of fule in addition to the little MSR 11oz bottle that I'm going to keep for fuel on extended trips (TAT / Alaska?)

cheers!

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