I’m buying a Trangia stove for my husband (he fell in love with one he borrowed from a friend for our weekend camping trip) and am after a little advice on what one to get.The one we borrowed didn’t have a kettle and was not non-stick.
Ignoring the cost factor (it’s a birthday present so family will chip in to help if needed), would you ‘upgrade’ to:
Kettle?
Non-stick?
Is the kettle needed?We used one of the pans to boil water last time, but I’m guessing it’s quicker in the kettle?
Also, does the non-stick come off easily or is it worth having?
Also, it’s only the two of us, so I imagine the 27 range would be ample?
If anyone has any experience and could help, that’d be great!
I had a Trangia when I was in the C&CC Youth (many years ago!) and loved it - I had a small one with no kettle and not non-stick. But when I got one for my daughter, I bought her the larger size with a kettle and with non-stick, as I had found that the frying pan in particular was a devil to clean when not non-stick, and there were numerous times when a kettle would have been useful. I also felt that the larger size, even for one person, was far more versatile (as long as the space it takes up and the extra weight aren't an issue). The non-stick is definitely not as robust as Tefal (!!), but if you avoid using metal utensils and use the right sort of wash-up sponges (if you use them) rather than scourers, it should last well.
My partner and I have been using Trangia for years. We have a large and small set with non stick frying pan. I bought a kettle sometime ago and used it a couple of times. A kettle is not necessary in my opinion but could be handy if only that it may be useful to pour hot water into mug with a spout from the kettle rather than the edge of a pan.
I cannot imagine using anything other than Trangia. We have been to many places from Norway to North Africa and had no problem getting meths and food tastes great.
Trangia are worth the money - they will last, they are compact and you can easily replace bits.
The kettle is not essential, but certainly useful, as with non-stick. If you can afford the extra, go for it. Don't dismiss the non branded copies. They are just as good.
I think it is very good but being a caravanner it is not in daily use! It is used more for days away and the kettle seems the most frequently used item!
Trangia Stoves 25 series
Series 25 includes somewhat larger stoves suitable for groups of about 3-4 people. They are excellent family stoves with capacious pans, a wider frypan and a larger kettle. With the supports in the raised position, the stove can be used with large billies from the rest of the Trangia range. All stoves include upper and lower windshields, burner, handle and strap.
Two materials in one, pressed together under high pressure. Aluminium on the outside for good thermal conductivity, and stainless steel on the inside to make the pans scratch-resistant and hygienic. Duossal pans are durable and heat up quickly. A stove for the discriminating cook who wants to prepare food with precision.
Trangia 25-8
Stove with 2 Duossal saucepans, 1.75 and 1.5 litre, 1 Duossal frypan, 22 cm, and aluminium kettle, 0.9 litre. Weight 1390 g.
Thanks for your responses - I think I'll splash out and get the whole shebang with non-stick and the kettle.I remember trying to clean the one we borrowed after (badly) frying eggs one morning, and it was certainly quite an effort!
The only other thing that confuses me is that some of the products I've seen are described as ultra-lightweight and some aren't. Are there two different versions of every type - one UL and one not?
Don't know if anyone will know the answer to this though, and as they're aluminium they're fairly light anyway (we normally camp with the car so we wouldn't usually carry it with us anywhere).
I think I can view them in the Cotswold shop in Covent Garden (I work by Hyde Park) so I might go and do that, even if it's just for the size. There's only two of us, but if we expand our family, which we hope to, then something bigger in the 25 range would probably make sense.
I have the standard 27 trangia with the kettle (which does get used the most often.) after cooking breakfast for two in the frying pan once, the pan caught fire! we put this down to the amount of oil in the pan to stop food sticking so went and bought the non stick frying pan as an extra. so far so good, no more fires
although we have a folding camper with on board kitchen, i still tend to do most of our cooking out in the awning using the trangia and cobb.
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I bought a 25 no kettle and no non stick about 15 years ago for just me and my partner (at the time) packed it away for 7 years till this year and now I take it and feed 2 adults and 2 kids off it with and use a tupperware hot box and I have to say it is the best investenment I have made I dislike non stick anyway but I have thought of buying a kettle they are about £10 but last time I went I forgot the kettle and walked away with a £150 tent and 2 chairs 1 blow up bed.
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May not be to everyones taste, but what about these military issue Trangia stoves. The same manufacturer + build quality, just a different shape. This one is only £9 + £5 postage for a brand new one. If you can cope with a surplus one they are 1/2 that price!
Quote: Originally posted by Steve McV on 18/9/2008
May not be to everyones taste, but what about these military issue Trangia stoves. The same manufacturer + build quality, just a different shape. This one is only £9 + £5 postage for a brand new one. If you can cope with a surplus one they are 1/2 that price!
Post last edited on 18/09/2008 14:57:34
had one of those once, always had trouble with the burner using all the fuel before a pot of water was boiled!
Once I then got a 'traditional' one, it seems a lot more frugal with the fuel.
thats just my experience, probably had a duff one!
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They no longer make the DuoSSal pots & pans, which is a great pity, but you might still find old stock on offer. They also do a Hard Anodised set now, which replaced the DuoSSal, I believe.
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Topic: Trangia opinions - what to get
