Nice review of the stoves. I find that the cooking system is evolving with each trip to find out what suits you best. For us it is the Trangia 🙌 at least for now 😂
I agree. The old Trangia was my go-to stove for many, many years and I wouldn’t be surprised if I end up going back to using it in the future. Stay safe guys and keep those great posts coming on Instagram 👍🏼
Good review with nice straightforward explanations of each system. Nice! I'm just on the point of cobbling together a kind of mini Trangia setup using just the burner and wind shields. This is an experiment to see what I think. Current setup is a little single gas burner that I have had for donkeys years. 220g of gas, a Vango saucepan setup... not sure why I carry the whole set as I only ever use one pot to cook in, also a little kettle, a folding wind shield which is essential in cutting down on wasted heat and so making cooking time quicker, which itself cuts down on the amount of gas used. Last a square of plywood to avoid scorching the grass at campsites. The pots, kettle, burned and gas all fit into a small roll top bag and the other two items are flat and can easily be stuffed into a pannier somewhere. I can get seven days of drinks and meals out of 220 / 240g of gas.
I do miss my Trangia kettle. It used to make me feel “civilised” in the mornings making a brew. It’s interesting to find out I’m not the only one that builds together their own cook set. I guess it’s a personal thing but the more you do it the more you understand what works and what doesn’t. I see a lot of videos where they are comparing how fast each stove is at boiling an equal amount of water. Now, apart from the efficiency of less time equals less gas or fluid I cannot see the point. Personally I’m never in a rush when I’m at the campsite and this is where the little Trangia alcohol stove wins and I love it. In the morning you can brew up in silence. My MSR sounds like a Vulcan bomber taking off… it’s mental!
@@GreenString I agree with that and also I cook on my stove. Basic stuff I'll accepts but I don't just boil water. I suppose this is why I carry the full Vango set, as there is always a risk, no matter how slight that I may wish to use both pans and possibly even the tiny frying pan.... no, now I have strayed off into fantasy land, but jetboil type stoves are just no good for me, not least because of the very real danger of Mr Clumsy Oaf kicking his stove and boiling water all over the floor while reaching for a tea bag!
Great review. Particularly like the 1970’s Pearl and Dean cinema soundtrack. I still take my jet boil on rides so I can make a quick brew when Starbucks can’t be found 😎.
Haha, I googled “waiting room music” perfect, I’m feeling pleasantly smug that only we appreciate it😁. If I cannot find a Starbucks I simply dehydrate and die 💀
Good summary and completely agree with the pros and cons of each. For my EU camps i have settled on the sea to summit x set as it gives me a saucepan, frying pan and kettle and combine it with a soto amicus burner (similar to the pocket rocket but with 4 prongs for pans which i prefer). Not quite as compact as your set up but i spread the various bits out with the cannister across the panniers, etc. If i was going on a long tour (nordkapp etc) then would definitely invest in the whisperlite as finding gas cannisters can be a real pain in some countries. Keep up the great videos 👍🇬🇧
Cheers Darren, it’s good to get feedback from other likeminded riders who have real world experience. It also validates the video that I’m not just talking rubbish (at least I hope not). I must admit I’ve seen the sea to summit kit and it does look impressive. Thanks for the comment mate👍🏻
Good comparison. I have more cooking systems than any sane person should and it's always a struggle deciding which to use. What we need most of the time, is a kettle. The JB ticks that box brilliantly. Not only is it light and compact and insanely fast, but it all locks together and is very windproof, making it the perfect 'pit-stop' stove. If you have a jetboil, you can make a pot noodle and a brew, anywhere, any time. It's the perfect portable kettle. But actually cooking IN it, would be like cooking in your kettle at home. It's not a good idea. Your macaroni cheese or tine of Heinz will burn on the bottom and then you'll have 40 minutes trying to scrape the glue off the bottom of a long tube. Dont do it. The trangia is the exact opposite. Not great for a quick pit-stop, or a quick anything ...but the gold standard for cooking real food. Very windproof, very stable but also bulky, heavy and slow. Most people dont need a petrol stove and only realise they dont need one after they buy one ...or three ...like me.🙄 My top picks would be the smallest, lightest jetboil ...the micromo/zip/sol and never leave home without it ...and some alcohol stove variant as-well-as, not instead-of ...for the occasions where you may actually want to cook real food and have the time and energy to do it.
Haha, it’s so refreshing to read someone’s comment that mirrors exactly what your thinking. Your absolutely spot on with your description. I forked out a fortune for my MSR whisperlite. Within 4 days I had virtually completely abandoned it. Dirty, smelly & awkward but does it have a genuine place for us campers, but definitely at the extreme end of the camping spectrum. I stick with my opinion that the Trangia is probably the best stove if you don’t know what you want as it will do it all and you could always convert to gas or even a petroleum with an adapter if that was your thing. The basic Trangia is pretty good value for money for its flexibility. Anyway, enough waffle. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. It is greatly appreciated. Stay safe👍🏼
@@GreenString You're right about the trangia. The thing is, I just cant be bothered with it. For me, I'm happy living off coffee, pot noodles, cup-a-soup, muesli and mars bars ...but mostly coffee ...and there is always the chippy for when all that msg is giving you headaches. But my food group of choice is coffee ...did I mention that? The coffee press that JB make for their stoves is brilliant. I may take something else as well, but I'll always have a jetboil ...and loads of coffee.
Nice review of the stoves. I find that the cooking system is evolving with each trip to find out what suits you best. For us it is the Trangia 🙌 at least for now 😂
I agree. The old Trangia was my go-to stove for many, many years and I wouldn’t be surprised if I end up going back to using it in the future. Stay safe guys and keep those great posts coming on Instagram 👍🏼
Great video 👍🏻
Much appreciated 🤙🏻
Good review with nice straightforward explanations of each system. Nice! I'm just on the point of cobbling together a kind of mini Trangia setup using just the burner and wind shields. This is an experiment to see what I think. Current setup is a little single gas burner that I have had for donkeys years. 220g of gas, a Vango saucepan setup... not sure why I carry the whole set as I only ever use one pot to cook in, also a little kettle, a folding wind shield which is essential in cutting down on wasted heat and so making cooking time quicker, which itself cuts down on the amount of gas used. Last a square of plywood to avoid scorching the grass at campsites. The pots, kettle, burned and gas all fit into a small roll top bag and the other two items are flat and can easily be stuffed into a pannier somewhere. I can get seven days of drinks and meals out of 220 / 240g of gas.
I do miss my Trangia kettle. It used to make me feel “civilised” in the mornings making a brew. It’s interesting to find out I’m not the only one that builds together their own cook set. I guess it’s a personal thing but the more you do it the more you understand what works and what doesn’t. I see a lot of videos where they are comparing how fast each stove is at boiling an equal amount of water. Now, apart from the efficiency of less time equals less gas or fluid I cannot see the point. Personally I’m never in a rush when I’m at the campsite and this is where the little Trangia alcohol stove wins and I love it. In the morning you can brew up in silence. My MSR sounds like a Vulcan bomber taking off… it’s mental!
@@GreenString I agree with that and also I cook on my stove. Basic stuff I'll accepts but I don't just boil water. I suppose this is why I carry the full Vango set, as there is always a risk, no matter how slight that I may wish to use both pans and possibly even the tiny frying pan.... no, now I have strayed off into fantasy land, but jetboil type stoves are just no good for me, not least because of the very real danger of Mr Clumsy Oaf kicking his stove and boiling water all over the floor while reaching for a tea bag!
@@neilmackinnon3371😂😂😂
Nice review. Great tweaked advice. Your hybrid setup makes a lot of sense!
Cheers Rolf, ironically I’ve just popped back in from a trip to your channel!
Great review. Particularly like the 1970’s Pearl and Dean cinema soundtrack. I still take my jet boil on rides so I can make a quick brew when Starbucks can’t be found 😎.
Haha, I googled “waiting room music” perfect, I’m feeling pleasantly smug that only we appreciate it😁. If I cannot find a Starbucks I simply dehydrate and die 💀
Good summary and completely agree with the pros and cons of each. For my EU camps i have settled on the sea to summit x set as it gives me a saucepan, frying pan and kettle and combine it with a soto amicus burner (similar to the pocket rocket but with 4 prongs for pans which i prefer). Not quite as compact as your set up but i spread the various bits out with the cannister across the panniers, etc. If i was going on a long tour (nordkapp etc) then would definitely invest in the whisperlite as finding gas cannisters can be a real pain in some countries. Keep up the great videos 👍🇬🇧
Cheers Darren, it’s good to get feedback from other likeminded riders who have real world experience. It also validates the video that I’m not just talking rubbish (at least I hope not). I must admit I’ve seen the sea to summit kit and it does look impressive. Thanks for the comment mate👍🏻
Good comparison. I have more cooking systems than any sane person should and it's always a struggle deciding which to use. What we need most of the time, is a kettle. The JB ticks that box brilliantly. Not only is it light and compact and insanely fast, but it all locks together and is very windproof, making it the perfect 'pit-stop' stove. If you have a jetboil, you can make a pot noodle and a brew, anywhere, any time. It's the perfect portable kettle. But actually cooking IN it, would be like cooking in your kettle at home. It's not a good idea. Your macaroni cheese or tine of Heinz will burn on the bottom and then you'll have 40 minutes trying to scrape the glue off the bottom of a long tube. Dont do it. The trangia is the exact opposite. Not great for a quick pit-stop, or a quick anything ...but the gold standard for cooking real food. Very windproof, very stable but also bulky, heavy and slow. Most people dont need a petrol stove and only realise they dont need one after they buy one ...or three ...like me.🙄
My top picks would be the smallest, lightest jetboil ...the micromo/zip/sol and never leave home without it ...and some alcohol stove variant as-well-as, not instead-of ...for the occasions where you may actually want to cook real food and have the time and energy to do it.
Haha, it’s so refreshing to read someone’s comment that mirrors exactly what your thinking. Your absolutely spot on with your description. I forked out a fortune for my MSR whisperlite. Within 4 days I had virtually completely abandoned it. Dirty, smelly & awkward but does it have a genuine place for us campers, but definitely at the extreme end of the camping spectrum. I stick with my opinion that the Trangia is probably the best stove if you don’t know what you want as it will do it all and you could always convert to gas or even a petroleum with an adapter if that was your thing. The basic Trangia is pretty good value for money for its flexibility. Anyway, enough waffle. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. It is greatly appreciated. Stay safe👍🏼
@@GreenString You're right about the trangia. The thing is, I just cant be bothered with it. For me, I'm happy living off coffee, pot noodles, cup-a-soup, muesli and mars bars ...but mostly coffee ...and there is always the chippy for when all that msg is giving you headaches. But my food group of choice is coffee ...did I mention that? The coffee press that JB make for their stoves is brilliant. I may take something else as well, but I'll always have a jetboil ...and loads of coffee.
@@Martyntd5 You really shouldn’t sit on the fence. If you like coffee just come out and say it.😂😂😂😂👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧