Trangia 27 Cookset

I don't often write a customer review. When I do, though, it is because I am incredibly impressed by the product and feel the manufacturer deserves more business. Judging by the perfect record of 5-star reviews here on Amazon so far, others feel the same way. Other Trangia alcohol stove kit model numbers also have all 5-star or a vast majority 5-star reviews.Trangia Model Numbers:So, now you the potential customer may be thinking, just what do these number designations mean for each of these stove kits? Why 27-2 and not the 27-1 or 27-3, for example. For that, the Trangia website (search for: Trangia english, unless you are fluent in Swedish) will help, The top bar has links below "Trangia stoves". The first decision is whether to get a Series 25, Series 27, or Mini Trangia. The Mini is like a personal backpacking stove for solo light or ultralight enthusiasts. It has a pot size that can boil water for dehydrated meals, simple soups, Rice-a-Roni type meals, tea, hot chocolate, etc. It's a basic setup alcohol burner with pot, stand, and small windscreen. I already have a personal cooker in a similar Esbit setup, in which I will swap a home made beer can alcohol burner. Now, the Series 27 really steps up the cooking capability and cooks for two. A frying pan and two pots really expands the type of cooking that can be done, real cooking on the trail, not just boil-in-a-bag rehydrated meals. Finally, if you are the head chef of your backpacking expedition (or on a road trip), you may carry the larger Series 25, with the same kit layout as the 27, just larger for up to four people. If you divide the weight/volume of the 25 series by four, the benefit of scale become clear.Ok, so what does the number after the dash mean and what about the "UL" or "HA", hard anodized designation? This is a little more complicated. All of Trangia's stoves are "UL" or ultra light aluminum, so that is an easy choice. The hard anodized designation splits the Trangia numbered lineup into two sets. For example, the 27-2 and the 27-2 HA both have the same kit, kettle, etc but the HA is more scratch and dent resistant. I found that around $20 USD additional wasn't exactly worth it, though I may regret this choice if I drop something down a hillside or a friend uses metal utensils to cook with this set. Everybody has a personal judgment call there. Finally, what does the number after the dash mean? Well, that determines whether your kit includes a kettle (very nice piece of kit, in my opinion) and what pot/pan gets a non-stick coating. So, 27-1 means no kettle with the kit and nothing is coated in non-stick. I chose the 27-2 because it includes a kettle and nothing is non-stick coated. I personally didn't hear too many good things about the long-haul capability of any non-stick coating, no matter the quality, many years down the line, but that is also a judgment call, depends on how it is maintained, likely. Next, the 27-3 has no kettle and I think the frying pan is non-stick coated. The 27-4 includes a kettle and the fry pan is coated... and so on with the pots coated or not, etc. You just find the combination of kit that is right for you. I went with the basics, because I don't mind bringing a small vial of olive oil for cooking lubrication on a simple frying pan, and I will use plastic cooking utensils to prevent aluminum scratches on the non-anodized surface. So, here we are at the webpage for the 27-2.How it Works and Accessories:Ok, so all of that just to get to the right stove cooking set. Stay with me, because this is the good stuff, how it works and why this is probably the far and away best alcohol-burning stove set. So if you are new to alcohol stoves, from online video reviews of the Trangia products and the additional pictures I have uploaded below, you ought to get a much better idea concerning how this operates and fits together. (edit: I realize now that the pictures I attached are not in the order in which I describe them, but it should be apparent what I am talking about as follows). First, the boxed product, then just out of the box in the kit's strapped transportation state. For a stuff sack, I found one of those small draw-string sacks that people use to carry some items around town or to the gym. It fits a little large, but I didn't have to buy the  Trangia 27 Cover/Bag (Orange)  stuff sack. Next, a picture of the alcohol burner inside the wind screen assembly. Just fill up the the center area with alcohol (2/3 full or less only), and light with a match/lighter/spark. For spill-free alcohol fuel transportation, look at the  Trangia Fuel Bottle (0.3-Liter)  (can choose from 0.3, 0.5, or 1 Liter sizes). The next picture gives an idea of how the kit fits together, and finally the last shows how this set can stack up everything on top of one another and still remain stable. I tried a test run outside to see if heat could be transmitted up the column all the way to the kettle, but it didn't seem to be much, though the frying pan became warm. Every bit of saved energy helps. Oh, and let's not forget the handbook is in two of those pictures, and I only mention it because it is an amusing read and certainly has Swedish sensibilities. It is concise, clear, and has some awesome-looking Nordic recipes designed for portion sizes on the stove kit. Some of these recipes require some chopping and possibly some straining, so the relatively inexpensive  Trangia 27 Multi-Disc (7-Inch)  might help. (edit: see reviews for the Multi-Disc in the 27 series for what could still be a design flaw before purchase).Other accessories you might see available are the gel burner, basically just a cup that can hold gel fuel (example: Sterno) or solid fuel tablets (example: Esbit). I tried just folding a piece of aluminum foil and pushing it somewhat into the hole where the alcohol burner would go. Supports a solid fuel tablet nicely. Also, the winter attachment accessory can probably be replaced by a piece of aluminum foil in my estimation. Just place aluminum foil under the entire stove assembly to help reflect heat back up into the burner in very cold conditions. Also, one can make a slight indentation into the foil and light a small amount of fuel below the alcohol burner in order to pre-warm it in cold conditions. I hear common sense solutions like keeping the small burner in an internal coat pocket next to the body helps quite a bit as well. In the end, the alcohol burner is so simple and effective that you don't need to pre-heat, but it does help it get going faster and more efficiently. Very high elevations in the mountains (as I understand it above around 12,000 to 13,000 feet) might be a problem where alcohol doesn't burn as efficiently, but that can be helped by bringing along solid fuel tablets and a piece of aluminum foil to place them on. (edit: I now have alcohol burning experience at about 13,000 feet in the Mt. Whitney region, and the flame output and fuel consumption both were less optimal, but did get me by melting snow for a gallon or so water through the day, workable, but bring at least 50% extra fuel in my estimation). This stove kit is completely flexible, with other accessories that allow for an iso-butane burner that fits into the hole where the alcohol burner sits or a multi-fuel burner for foreign travels into countries where only certain fuels like diesel, gasoline, or kerosene are available.Pros/Cons:Ok, so you know how to choose the right stove kit and have some extra pictures to determine how it works and fits together. As far as the pros/cons and why this stove kit deserves your attention. I won't rehash all of the details in that regard because other reviews and online videos have covered that thoroughly. I will cover my own take and overall view of the product on points that haven't already been covered as well. For me, the simplicity, reliability, and very low maintenance take top honors with this stove kit. It has been under development since around 1950, and the design still looks very retro, a good thing to me. Trangia never strayed from a design that is rugged and essentially blizzard-proof (edit: be sure to somewhat shelter the unit from very high winds, though, since the wind blowing over the top can remove a substantial heat from your cooking surface). The wind screen design seems to be just that good. That is where it has become my stove kit of choice over the iso-butane canister stoves that seem to be the most popular choice among backpackers these days. It is the total package with an effective wind screen, cooking hardware that can a cook real meal from scratch, the reliability of the alcohol burner with zero moving parts, and so much more in the way of small design details. Taking into account the advanced capability and pieces of kit for its size puts it way above the popular iso-butane stoves in my mind. I say bravo, Trangia, just well done. You may not find these stove kits stocked in the outdoor stores (at least any that I have seen in my region of the USA), and you may be among the few on the trail carrying one, but that is also part of the charm of this kit. Happy travels.

I love this kit. It is perfect for two or more people. Whether you are backpacking or car camping, the Trangia will do the job. And if you are just traveling on the interstate highways, you can save a lot of money and have a lot fun by avoiding restaurants and cooking at the many nice picnic areas available at rest stops.You can cook under the most extreme conditions with this stove. That's one of its most compelling features. The wind, rain and snow are all but irrelevant when you are using this kit. It's that impervious to bad weather conditions. That simply isn't the case with other stoves I have used.Everything is well thought out. For instance you can stack the two sauce pots over the flame. If you are cooking pasta in one pot, you can be simultaneously heating the sauce in the other.Some complain about the weight of the kit, but remember that you have a skillet, two pots and a kettle—which all fits together in fine fashion. Certainly, if you are a minimalist, you might choose the Mini Trangia. That is a good choice if you are trekkingsuper long distances. And I have one of those, too. But this 27-2 is more versatile in most situations.This is a kit that allows you to really cook, as opposed to simply boiling water to rehydrate some miserable meal in a foil pack.And you can get fuel just about anywhere. Heet from an auto store will work-- as will denatured alcohol from a hardware store. And any pharmacy has rubbing alcohol that will do the job.The light signature from the stove is very small, so it doesn't attract unwanted attention, and, as so many people have noted, there just isn't much to go wrong with this kit.

Wow this is the nicest camp cook set I have ever had. Everything works together just as I had hoped for, it is well designed and well constructed. It should last a long long time if I take care of it. No complaints here whatsoever. I also purchased the Trangia gas burner to go with this as well as an adapter to use standard propane cylinders. Just cant get much better than this.... Very pleased. Was also very impressed with the Trangia alcohol stove, didnt know alcohol was such a good fuel ... Yup, I would recommend this ..

I was going to return the Trangia 27-2 UL system but it worked so well I decided to keep it. I ususally just need to boil water to rehydrate oatmeal or freeze dryed food when backpacking. I used the Trail Designs Keg Can system with esbit fuel tabs, works like a charm and is very light weight. This Trangia system is heavier and bulkier but it allows me to cook or heat up real food! I will use this for Day hiking and overnighters when I feel like cutting vegetables and meats.

After 2 uses. I feel the aluminum really holds this kit down at 3 stars. I really want to like it. However the aluminum scratches easily on inside even when gently mixing. At 70 some bux theDisappointment has set in and now I need to fix it by buying the Duossal pan and pots as it has stainless inside.

The Trangia is easy to use with only a slight learning curve. So far Heet seems to be the best fuel, no soot and no smell using heat. 91% isopropyl was sooty as was , surprisingly, Everclear .

Po-Ta-Toes! Boil 'em. Mash 'em. Stick 'em in stew.It is a very simple stove kit. Made of thin aluminum, so be careful with it. Should last forever.

Very light, very compact, and easy to use.

Your browser does not support HTML5 video.  Yeah this is a great product I’m looking forward to go camping with it finally we get out of lockdown, and I have been using in my back garden just testing it out seeing if it’s good enough, it’s really good, gave you a little video of putting it all together but he is the next video is actually me lighting it but I’m gonna be using it on the Isopropyl alcohol , this normal makes everything black tho, so I would suggest not to use it , I’m only using it for this video.I’ve been using methylated spirits, as I’m based in the UK 🇬🇧 and they don’t sell100% alcohol over here sadly.

Simpel, unkaputtbar, gemütlich, zuverlässig, eben schwedisch...Der Trangia hat es mir angetan. Weil mein alter Gaskocher das zeitliche gesegnet hat, wollte ich mir einen Benzinkocher kaufen. Bis ich eher zufällig auf den Trangia gestossen bin. Nach Sichtung vieler Videos und Meinungen im Netz hab ich mir den 27-2 mit Teekanne bestellt. Einfach herrlich. Bei geringstmöglichen Abmaßen und Gewicht, Wanderrucksacktauglich, habe ich nicht nur einen Brenner, sondern auch noch die Pfanne, zwei Töpfe und einen lustigen Teekessel dabei. Wir haben ihn jetzt zwar erst vier mal benutzt, aber ich liebe dieses Teil. Wer sein Essen nicht in Rekordzeit zubereiten muss sondern gemütlich wandern und somit auch gemütlich Essen will, für den ist der Trangia das richtige. Zumal der Brennstoff billig und relativ sicher ist. Ich lasse den Brenner übrigens immer ganz leer brennen, dann riecht man auch im Rucksack überhaupt nichts.Entzünden tu ich ihn mit einem guten Sturmfeuerzeug, einen Feuerstahl habe ich mal probiert aber wir leben in 2015. Da muss ich mir das nicht antun.