Trangia Cooking System

Discussion in 'Stove Forum' started by Gavin Mulholland, Dec 31, 2016.

  1. Gavin Mulholland

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    This is the UK in January snwcmpr.
    There isn't a dry leaf within 500 miles!
    Took the Trangia burner out to try it on the Crusader MKII that I've just got hold of.
    Worked a treat.
     
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    Ok, but I still clear the leaves away because a fuel spill could ignite even wet leaves, but that's just me. I don't like uncontained fires much.
     
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    My guess is those leaves are pretty damp!
     
  4. Knotty

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    @Gavin Mulholland , that looks like a Crusader II? Do you know the total weight of that kit? I've seen so many writeups on it but no one ever states the weight. Thanks.
     
  5. Gavin Mulholland

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    Hi Knotty,
    The MKII comes in at around 720g before you add in any water and fuel. So while not the lightest, easily light enough and once you add in a spork there really is nothing else you need to add (though a lid helps).
    I was reluctant to replace my old Crusader MKI as it seemed pretty perfect and served me well for years but I have to say, the MKII is an improvement (lighter, bigger volume pot, bigger gap under the cooker allows use of Trangia burner or even twigs etc.).
    It is a great bit of kit to have.
     
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  6. Gavin Mulholland

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    Thanks Gavin. You've provided the missing puzzle piece. Some day curiosity will get the best of me and I'll order one. Would like a lower weight solution to what seems like an overly robust, aftermarket lid though.
     
  8. Gavin Mulholland

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    That's true.
    I could be wrong but I don't think they do the plastic lid for the MKII.
    Had some melting issues anyway from what I hear but I never had one myself.
     
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    Might try a piece of foil, rolled up when packed away.
     
  10. Kelpie

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    My Trangia is my main 'power cut' stove. Runs well on alcool a brulee that I picked up in France- much less smelly than meths.

    Last time there was a power cut and I was using it, I thoughtlessly put the grill rack from my oven on top, to use as a pot stand. I hadn't cleaned it very well and the fat on the grill must have ignited; it ended up glowing red hot and the wires buckled and sagged. SWMBO was none too happy...
     
  11. zuludog

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    Here's a tip for lighting a Trangia with a firesteel

    Pour some alcohol into the burner
    Dip the steel into the burner
    Strike the firesteel; use it as a match to light the burner.
     
  12. G1gop United Kingdom

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    Oops!
     
  13. Gavin Mulholland

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    Yeah, that's not going to be appreciated Kelpie...

    I will try that zuludog, cheers