Quote: Originally posted by happybonzo on 12/11/2010
I've had my Trangia for 30+ years. They take a little bit of getting used to and don't expect to produce goumet meals; otherwise
Not had mine quite as long as you, but taking into account only being able to use one pot/pan at a time and juggling those pots/pans with the burners burn time I find I can cook as good a meal as I would at home.
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Don't be tempted to buy one of the fake Trangias like what I did. I struggled and struggled with it, threatened it, bounced it off the walls in temper, swore at it and then gave up. Until someone suggested that I buy a genuine Trangia burner.
What a revelation. Now it works, and I don't have to wait all weekend for my cupfull of water to boil.
It's still a very leisurely stove, so I wouldn't dream of taking it along when there are 15 hungry monsters screaming for their beans, and it would have a problem coping with steak and chips and two veg. But, for an all-in-one cooking gadget for a patient person, I reckon that it's worth a shot.
Quote: Originally posted by Zorro01 on 21/11/2010
As Bob says, lots and lots of threads to read.
But just to add to it all ....
Don't be tempted to buy one of the fake Trangias like what I did. I struggled and struggled with it, threatened it, bounced it off the walls in temper, swore at it and then gave up. Until someone suggested that I buy a genuine Trangia burner.
What a revelation. Now it works, and I don't have to wait all weekend for my cupfull of water to boil.
It's still a very leisurely stove, so I wouldn't dream of taking it along when there are 15 hungry monsters screaming for their beans, and it would have a problem coping with steak and chips and two veg. But, for an all-in-one cooking gadget for a patient person, I reckon that it's worth a shot.
Z
Had the same problem with a Swedish Army surplus Trangia, was so close to going out to buy a gas stove until a friend lent me their Trangia. So much easier to use, and the kettle will boil long before the fuel runs out!
Having said that, there are some people who like the military version, and get on just fine with it.
Also worth noting (in my experience) the Lidl copies work almost as well as the real thing
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