Yak-camping stove recommendations?

[Shoota]

Guys,

This thread had me thinking into micro cookers, and with Blade kayakfishing magazine issue 2 out already and my copy well dog eared on my various business trips on QANTAS interstate I noticed Blade did an article review on the Jetboil system which I do like, anyway the Australian retail price for the cooking kit is $149 but I found a site which is doing them at 40% off for $89. If anybody is interested in picking up this quick cooking kit as seen in Blade kayak fishing magazine then go to http://www.mainpeak.com.au as they are advertised as a clearance special.

Cheers

Shoota

[Shoota]

Hi Guys,

After a lot of research with web sites on micro cookers etc, I nailed it down to the Trangia Mini and the Clickstand cookers.

The winner was : " The Trangia Mini"

It's a complete cooking system and comes with a non stick fry pan.

I do like the Clickstand very much.

I want something which is fail safe, idiot proof, no moving parts, can use it for hiking,hunting, motorbike riding, kayak / kayak camping. I also looked at space and what was minimal but essential.

Another factor was my daughter does Scouts/ Venturers so I wanted something easy for her to use.

I don't much care if one system boils 1-2 minutes faster than another.

I did seriously look at pressurized systems eg jet boil etc. I came across a book on lessons learned in long range remote area hiking , which all took me back to my Army days.

Tonka tuff, not a show pony, least moving parts possible and will work day or night regardless of season weather or terrain.

Trangia Mini won hands down.

Cheers

Shoota

[mingle]

Even though I'd probably rarely use one (if at all!) I'm keen to get an alcohol stove, to compare to my cheapo gas one.

I went into BCF today and checked out the Trangias. Originally I was thinking about the 27-8HA set, but I didn't realise that it was so small. The 25 series looks better suited to what I'd need. Not cheap though - the 25-7UL was over $200...

Does anyone know what the difference is between the 'non-stick' and 'hard-anodised non-stick' pans - in terms of durability?

Anyway, I've also been looking around on eBay and there are a few Trangia copies around. One of which is the same as the one sold here in Oz under the Kathmandu brand. Looks cool:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Super-2-4-Ma ... 19c68261ed

Comes in a fair bit cheaper than the Trangia. I was also not overly impressed with the apparent quality of the Trangia pans - seemed rather cheaply made, so I'd be very interested to compare the above models to the original.

Cheers,

Mike.

[Shoota]

[quote="mingle"]Even though I'd probably rarely use one (if at all!) I'm keen to get an alcohol stove, to compare to my cheapo gas one.

I went into BCF today and checked out the Trangias. Originally I was thinking about the 27-8HA set, but I didn't realise that it was so small. The 25 series looks better suited to what I'd need. Not cheap though - the 25-7UL was over $200...

Does anyone know what the difference is between the 'non-stick' and 'hard-anodised non-stick' pans - in terms of durability?

Anyway, I've also been looking around on eBay and there are a few Trangia copies around. One of which is the same as the one sold here in Oz under the Kathmandu brand. Looks cool:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Super-2-4-Ma ... m19c68261e

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G'day

You might want to consider the various plans online for a pepsi can stove, they weigh next to nothing and burn like the Trangia stove, very easy to make and some hikers prefer them. The cost is zero, and the money saved could be used to buy yourself anodised pots and pans to cook from which is much better than straight Aluminium.

Goggle " pepsi can stove" and look for the plans

Very easy to make

Cheers

Shoota

[indiedog]

I've been looking a fair bit lately at the rocket stoves as shown on youtube. They look very efficient and not too difficult to knock up at home. They use a small amout of wood to generate a lot of heat. Take a look at the one below. I think with a pop up shroud to contain the heat so that it moves up and around the side of the billy can or pot would make it even more efficient. A kid on youtube shows how to make one out of 3 tin cans and it's pretty small, be perfect for camping. There are some others such as the Grover Rocket Stove worth looking at also, and some even used for heating homes and hot water. I like such low tech stuff..

[Dodge]

G'day

You might want to consider the various plans online for a pepsi can stove, they weigh next to nothing and burn like the Trangia stove, very easy to make and some hikers prefer them. The cost is zero, and the money saved could be used to buy yourself anodised pots and pans to cook from which is much better than straight Aluminium.

Goggle " pepsi can stove" and look for the plans

There is a commercially made version of the pepsi stove and made of stainless steel, and have had one for years bushwalking etc but has no regulation of the flame.

Called a Simon Stove and folds into a vinyl pouch about as big as your fist

Have had mine working 30 seconds after being drowned in a creek, just shook out the water added the metho and it was away, we used mine while my mates MSR was useless after being dunked at the same time ....the metho is slow but certainly bullet proof.

[scoman]

I have a msr pocket rocket stove that I take when hiking and it is brilliant. Tiny, powerful and reliable. I work in a camping store part time and we think its as good as any.

However I think its hard to go past those cheap butane stoves for cooking up a real feed (not just a cup of tea or soup) so I intend to keep using them when I go on kayak trips.

[mingle]

After dithering for a day or two, I've just ordered a Clikstand S-2 combo from the US:

http://www.clikstand.com/p_combo_sierra.html

I already have a few stainless steel pans and stuff, so couldn't really justify the extra dosh for a full Trangia set.

I was going to get a Trangia mini (or Trangia Triangle), but they Clickstand didn't cost much more and comes with a wind-shield.

Can't wait for it to arrive. Then I can amaze the family by cooking stuff extremely slowly!

Mike.

[TheFishinMusician]

Good one. Looks like a nice elegant solution.

The time factor is a non issue for me, I don't find I'm in much of a hurry when yak camping & they don't burn that slow anyway.

So....... When are we going????

[missingdna]

it looks good. Im gunna order the same set.

[mingle]

When are we going? Hmm... When I get a yak, I guess - not really on teh cards at the moment, unless a real bargain pops up...

I suppose I could always wade across to Snake Island at low tide!

What's the carrying capacity of the A.I. again?

Alternatively; how big is your backyard? It'd be the next best thing to camping on the Serengeti with that hyena roaming about.

Mike.

Good one. Looks like a nice elegant solution.

The time factor is a non issue for me, I don't find I'm in much of a hurry when yak camping & they don't burn that slow anyway.

So....... When are we going????

[eric]

I've got spare yaks mingle. Not great, but doable.

[mingle]

@eric,

Are any of 'em pedal-able?

Mike.

[eric]

@eric,

Are any of 'em pedal-able?

Mike.

Yes. Dusty though.

[mingle]

Keep talkin', I'm-a-listening!