BTFB
I think Ive seen you write about this trangia multi stove. could you give me quick write up and let me know if it,s any good.And is it worth paying the extra. can,t be arsed to troll through the threads. (idle sod i know )
I have the trangia 27 non stick basic set without a kettle. I dont have a gas converter but I am thinking of getting one.
What's good:
Simple to operate
Works ok in wind as well (not to heavy though)
Easy to clean(get the non stick dont arse around with the other type)
Enough pots and a fry pan for one person (two if you cook in shifts or dont eat lots!)
Lightweight and relatively cheap
It is possible to cook pretty advanced stuff on this if you plan it out, you dont just need to be limited to the pasta and ready sauce stuff.
Compact (easy fits into a front pannier with load s of room to spare).
Burner has a sealable lid so leftover meths can stay in the burner for the next meal (I empty it though)
Not so good:
Slower than gas I hear, but I manage (but in a snowed in tent with two starving cyclists to feed quick I think I'd want gas)
The burners flame adjuster can be tricky to use when it's hot
I use a second frying pan (i nicked it from the Mrs) as a lid and it makes a big difference as well as giving me more cooking options. This is not included in the set.
Dont lose the pot handle gizmo or you are screwed.
Basically it is a simple cookset suited for one (max two) that runs on meths.
I have cooked thes eon it:
Chile con carne
Chicken breasts with rice
Beef stroganoff (well my version of it)
Bangers , beans and mash
Spag Bog (all kinds of variations)
Porridge
Tea Coffee etc
Bacon and eggs tomato and fried bread
Tuna steaks
Boiled vegetables (potatoes take long time though so cut them up small)
I carry garlic, chile powder, mixed herbs, olive oil, salt, pepper and dried onions with me. They weigh nothing (except the oil but I'll live with that!) and make a lot of difference.
I don tknow about the availability of meths abroad, but I cant see that it would be much different to here..just go to a DIY shop. But in the campsites shops I have only ever seen Gas...so ...