I have a couple of SVEA 123's that I want to transport on a motorcycle or a car. They will be in a hard saddlebag on the bike, or in a duffel in the car trunk. My question: What is a good cook kit that nests the 123? I want it to be sturdy and not too big that it'll rattle around. I'll probably pack it with a bar towel. I just ordered a Snow Peak Trek 900 since I saw a review that mentioned it would fit in that. I do have a Sigg Tourist cook set but don't want to pack it in there if not necessary. What do you guys use? I've seen the coffee can approach but I wanted to improve on it and have a nice cook set at the same time. Did anyone try the Coleman Solo Anodized set?
Silas said; "Did anyone try the Coleman Solo Anodized set? " Many of us have so done. I wrap my 123 in a "Crown Royal" bag and it fits the Coleman set like a glove and protects the pan. edit- You do have to leave out one of the four pans. atb, Randy
Thats exactly what I carry mine round in, but I wrap it in a couple of disposable dish cloths to protect the pans. So far the stove has survived the side pouch of my rucksack.
There are many options. Probably the best one, if you can get one is the Globetrotter with 123 that kerophile has on display: 123 plus Globetrotter Another 'cheap' ($7USD) option is the Wal Mart grease pot that I use: 123 fits perfect inside and it's cheap. You can put a few small things in it with the stove. I've beaten up one and still use it. Have newer ones on standby. There are other threads that have covered this. Search on 'globetrotter 123'. sam
I agree with Sam, the best solution I have found is the Gaz Globetrotter pan set. You would probably buy the Gaz Globetrotter stove with the nesting pans, they don't make the canisters for the stove so many of of us have repurposed the pans for the SVEA 123. It fits like a glove, and you can also fit the SVEA's windscreen and mini pan inside. It is sturdy too, and has a strap to keep it all together, like the SIGG Tourist. There is also a set like the Tourist, called the Optimus 124, similar but just a bit smaller.
Hi, The best solution that I have found is the Primus 1 litre ETA pot as can seen in this post Link Cheers, Rob
I am using the anodized Coleman set. Can't use the smallest lid but the 3-remaining parts make a pretty good kit I think and the price is nice ta-boot. https://classiccampstoves.com/posts/117871 https://classiccampstoves.com/posts/114853 AR
I use the Coleman 3 of the 4 pots with a cannibalized Harbor Freight Welding Apron for tight padding and leather pot holders. I also ran black tubing over the pot handles for a little heat resistance. ted
Great suggestions, guys! I just ordered the Coleman Solo hard anodized from Wal Mart, delivered for $27. With this set, it appears that I'm getting 2 sets for the price of one! I have a small Primus Omnifuel that may just fit into the leftover pots! It seems I've gone overboard in the last month: I now have 3 Optimus 8R's, an Optimus Nova plus, a Primus Omnifuel, and 2 SVEA 123's. I'm going to take at least 2 of these at a time on my motorcycle camping trips. I think it would be pretty neat to have 2 stoves fired up at the same time. One for coffee, and the other for breakfast. I feel like I'm getting addicted. What is the next stove I should be looking for? (Oh, and I have an old Coleman 502 and a new Coleman 533) I did try my hand at a "fettle." One of my Optimus 8Rs was spewing gas everywhere. I bought a kit and replaced the spindle, needle and packing....it still wouldn't close down....now sending it to A&H before I totally screw it up....I bent a brand new cleaning needle by trying to match it with a worn jet.. I guess I have a lot to learn!! thanks for the info....I'll let you know which fits the 123 best: the Coleman or the Snowpeak 900.
I read the Vulcan Safety Chef stove outer metal coantainer holds a 123. It does but there is lots of extra room. Too much room in my opinion, but I have the same complaint with a Sigg Tourist. I wish fit was snugger.
Same for me, I don't have the silent burner, Same lighter though, Stove in a stuff sack so not to scratch the non stick. Pot is a good size either for a meal or a big cup of tea. I use it to drink from although you need some insulating tape on the rim so you don't loose the skin from you lips. The pot is also good for one of these stoves https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/11513 100g butane cartridge, stove and brew kit all fiit in nice. I use a trangia strap to hold it all together Neil
the winner for me is the Optimus Terra Weekend HE cookset (US$29): note the bottom of the cookpot - the baffles seem to hasten the boil somewhat (possibly saving some fuel over a few session?) i crafted a neoprene 'sock' for my 123, which fits neatly inside... the cookset comes with a stuff bag to keep everything neatly together... as a bonus, you get the puke green insulated handles!
Those weekend pots like the mallards innards at a price not to be beat. I have hard anodized Globetrotter pots, excellent size for solo and once I made a bag for the stove, a dead fit. Add Trangia's smallest non-stick folding handle fry pan and you so good to go. The carb bowl drain plug makes a perfect refueling point, no need for a fuel bottle, unless you are a Coleman fuel only purist, but you probably already figured that...what sort of bike will you be using?
Would you happen to have a picture showing just how snug the stove fits in the Optimus Terra Weekend HE cookset? I'm always looking for a better way of doing something.
Linux_author, the puke green handles go very well with the snot green pots! I guess green is the new black.
here's a pic of the box, the stove, the cookset, stuff sack, and the neoprene sock - oh, and Jackster, AKA Kibblemeister - a lizard hunter extraordinaire... note there's also room on top of the stove and its plain, 10-oz pot for a lighter or sparker - everything fits nicely inside... and yes, i have tried the Coleman Exponent Solo cookset from Wally World (~US$25) - the larger of the two nesting pots is also a perfect match for the 123 - i used the smaller, inner pot and pan with a small 'half-penny' meths for a lightweight lumbar pack cookset on short hikes...
