Trangia stoves > Reviews

Advantages: Light, unbreakable
Disadvantages: Slower to boil, lack of fine flame control

I have had my Trangia since 1989 after several years of experience using them and it is as good as the day I bought it. They are robust, and will last a lifetime. Unlike most liquid or gas stoves, the burner has no moving parts. Just fill with Methelated Spirits, (some water, to reduce sooting) and light with a match. The heat of the flame causes the fuel vapour to rise up the side channels of the burner and out through the small holes at the top. ... Read review

Advantages: compact design
Disadvantages: non

Whilst on a short trip to Ben Nevis 2 years ago, I brought one and haven't looked back since! it was the best snow conditions for 25 years, and not once did it not light, or blow out or let me down in any way! They do come in various sizes and options, but i just had the one designed for 1 person and it was all i ever needed! you really can take it out the box and use it straight away! no instructons needed, just a little practise to put it all neatly ... Read review

Advantages: big pans, lots of pans
Disadvantages: heavy, large, doesn't cook that fast, makes pans very dirty

I've used a trangia on many weekends away in previous years, however i found that they are not really the best way of cooking a meal in the wilderness. Trangias do come in various sizes, which is a good point, but all models come with the standard pan holder come wind shield, 2 one litre saucepans, which easily fit inside each other, a frying pan, which also doubles as a lid and finally a handle for taking hot pans of the stoves. I must not forget ... Read review

Advantages: Good for 2 people, fuel widely available
Disadvantages: bulky

I've had my Trangia for around 6 years now. The only damage to it is some dents in the frypan/lid, which were my fault because I had it strapped on to the outside of my pack, which I then dropped from shoulder height onto some rocks. The dents have rendered the lid unusable as a frypan, but I've not found that a problem. Mine is the largest size, because my husband and I travel together. I like the fact that it has 2 bowls, which means we effectively ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to handle
Disadvantages: Could have a diffrent color

...If not, take the mini trangia instead. The Mini trangia: I love the mini trangia. It's small, it's quiet while packed, it has a very good burner and it doesn't weigh that much. I always carry it in my combat belt while I'm out in the woods. The cost is very low, only 180 SEK (Swedish Kronor) here in Sweden. It contains: 1 Stove, 1 Pan 0.8 litre, 1 Non-stick lid/frypan, 15 cm, 1 Windshield, 1 Spirit burner and 1 Handle. The total weight is ... Read review