Hello, My Christmas pressie to myself this year will, hopefully, be a small Trangia stove. However I can't decide between the KIMM version and the ex Army oval shaped stoves. just want a small Trangia to stick in the backpack on the rare occasion that I don't want to take my Juwel 34/SVEA 123/Phoebus 725 for reasons of fuel/laziness/'couldn't be bothered' etc. Actually, I just want to buy a Trangia So, any advice? I worry that the oval shaped Trangia might be a bit overkill just for a quick brew, but is the KIMM version wind proven? Cheers Enjoy the Flame spudz
I've PM'd you separately on this, but don't write off the Optimus 91- there's a guy Leigh Marsden from Kettering who is selling a big pile, couple at a time on eBay - so don't get in a bidding war, be patient ! I believe they are lighter than the oval Trangia, but I suspect that Rik will comment on this in due course. Got my 91 for ?15 including postage and have yet to light it. Only criticisms are that the burner is heavy ( I'll use a spare Trangia burner ) and the strap is a bit naff but does the job. I understand that the Mini Trangia has never been a big success, but what do I know I mainly use Meths for priming. Hope this helps. Cheers Keith
Hey Sudz If I had a spare I would send it to you. What about a 2 burner Handi stovette for your backpack a strong Irishman should be able to carry one of these.
Very kind Albert, very kind. I'll accept the 'Irishman' tag but you'd be hard pressed to describe me as strong. Mother nature may have gifted me other qualities -but I'm fecked if I know what they are- however physical strength is not my 'forte'. Cheers Albert Keep the lights burning spudz
If you're just looking for something light and easy to use, I'd get the mini-Trangia. (Sometimes called the "28"). It makes a very compact package with a pot and non-stick pan. I use it for hikes when I don't want to bother with a more complex stove. Dwight
The KIMM version is a lot lighter than the military version, especially if you end up with a military version that has stainless pans. I have a KIMM version but have not used it in high winds. I don't believe the KIMM version would hold up nearly as well as a regular Trangia in high winds. You could buy the 27 series and bring only the parts you need to cut down on weight if you are just looking for a quick brew - burner, windscreen, and kettle.
I wold put my money in a stoormcoocker, army model or no 27 (25 for family) http://home.smelinkweb.com/trangia-english/ dsk
Hey Spudz, I might agree with DSK on this one. At first, I was going to suggest that you get a Mini-Trangia, Model 28, as Dwight suggested, or even a Westwind model, like I have. But, after thinking about it, I believe your best bet would be a Model 27. As Alan suggested, you can always leave most of it at home, and only take one pot. This would save weight, and you would end up with a much better performing stove than either the Model 28, or the Westwind. I'd say, go for the Model 27, and that way you can cover more bases than just having a simple day hiking stove, should you wish to do so. Merry Christmas to you, by the way! Take care, and God Bless! Every Good Wish, Doc Mark
And not to forget, almoast all stoves with a hose between burner and tank may be adapted to the Trangia. This has been mentioned at https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/2292 dsk
Trangia 27, like Alan said, you can leave at home what you don't want, but be prepared to be knocked out by the simple performance of this stove setup, when you solo camp, the Trangia will always be the stove you first think of taking 8)
Thanks for the great advice guys. The Trangia 27-7 I was planning on for next years birthday I would agree with all the positives mentioned about that stove. Like a SVEA 123, I was 'smitten' when I first saw it. It just seems 'right' to me. It's great fun thinking about/planning new stove purchases isn't it ? Now, what excuse can I use for the 210 I want to buy? And the 111 ... oh and don't forget a nice little ..................... Enjoy the Flame spudz
Very nice indeed Ian. As you say, what better excuse is needed Now tell me, are they both 210's or is that an Optimus 00 on the left? Only 3 weeks to go before I get to retrieve my dad's old 'Primus' stove back in Ireland. I can't remember what model it is, but my elder brother tells me it is smallish and collapses. Might just be a 210 And there's a Tilley lamp with it too ooohhhh I'm very excited Enjoy the Flame spudz
So I was almost right, but completely wrong ! Ah well, better luck next time. It is interesting though, this period of manufacturing 'overlap'. Tell me now, do you feel you own a 210 or an Optimus 00? I mean, when you look at the stove do you instinctively think '00', or do you accept whats stamped on the stove and say "ah my odd 210' ? Enjoy the Flame spudz
I look at it and it's a 210. I often refer to it as an Optimus 210. It's not an odd stove - I have 2 of them. I don't have any 00s.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Trangia-style-s...ryZ16036QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem not shore if this the one you are looking for
Hey, Spudz, Ian, and All, Great photo, Ian, and thanks for the link to previous discussions about this topic. Spudz, I am tickled that you're going to retrieve your Dad's old Primus from Ireland!! Whatever it turns out to be, it will always be one of your favorite stoves!!! Very cool! I wish my own Dad had been "into" such things. But, he wasn't, so I came to many of my own interests "by the back door". No family relics, at all.... As to 210's vs 00 stoves: I love them both! The 00's were my first usable kerostoves, and I fell deeply in lust with them!! At first, they somewhat intimidated me, because I tried to use them with cheap, Mautz "firepaste", which didn't work worth recycled bum fodder!!! But, later, I found better priming paste, by Optimus, and also Meths, and the stoves have worked a treat ever since! I suggest that you get one of each type, because choosing between them would be way too hard!! And, while you're at it, get a 111B, too....and a 111, and a 111T, and that Phoebus 625 that we discussed, and....and...and...Oh, I must sit down, I'm getting faint and giddy at the thought of it all!!! Have a fantastic trip back to the Old Sod, and return safely with your family Primus! I know we'll all enjoy seeing photos of your treasure, and I know you will love owning it!! Take care, and God Bless! Every Good Wish, Doc Mark
Be careful as Trangia's may make you lazy as they did me. When packing up for a trip, (it's always last minute) I just tend to grab the Trangia as it's foolproof. You don't have to test fire it at home to make certain it works. Quick and easy and foolproof.
