I have and use a Svea, Trangia, and Emberlit. My thoughts... For 3 season trips for 3 people or less for 3 days or less, the Trangia is the...
Several issues. Short version IMO is to not use stoves for heating tents and, instead, carry a warmer parka and sleeping bag. Longer version......
Well done on the rebuild. My 123R will candle a bit if I shut it off by turning it off. I'm sure the tip of the spindle is worn. But, I...
Thanks all. Carbon felt is on the way!
I've read and heard about some folks wrapping the valve stem of their Svea with a high temp wick material and wire to capture more alcohol (or...
Thanks !
So, I dunk tested the stove today. Is it common/correct for the pip to pip, pip, pip out a very slow set of bubbles? I get no indication of a...
Thanks all for the help. Could an errant grain of sand be the cause? I removed the washer from the leaking cap, cleaned out the cap extra well,...
I have an 80s vintage 123R. I have two caps, both about 5 years old or more, both purchased the same time; one used regularly and the other held...
Super helpful !!! Thanks
I admit to not understanding the internals of the SRV in the slightest. Searches on how to test pips function leave me wondering if they can be...
I used a Svea in the 80s when I rode cross-country. I used a Sigg carried in a Blackburn bottle cage mounted on the underside of my down tube...
How does one test a pip with a compressor type set up? Sorry about the confusion about o-ring vs washer. I meant washer. thanks for the help!
Short and direct version: 1) What is the best way to store 123 filler caps (or washers) so that they don't get hard with age? 2) Is it best to...
It took me using a non-mobile browser to avoid mobile redirects, but I was finally able to find the Katadyn US contact page (instead of the German...
The interchangeability discussion is a great help and confirms what I suspected. But I'm still at a loss on where to find replacements. Just got...
I was sloppy in my post. I meant a 123R. :( Same question though.
My google and archive searches are failing me. I'm looking to buy some spare non-pump Svea 123 fuel caps. I've found one source that has the...
Have you had luck with the Trangia spouts and bottles? In particular, do you get any leaks in your pack? These look like the best current...
Hey all! I have a small red plastic spout that is sized to match the holes in the old Sigg and MSR fuel caps. It can be put on the threads of the...
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