The double spout is actually not specifically for the purpose of pouring from 'both sides', it's actually so the bottle lets air into it as you're pouring alcohol from it to prevent that glugging action as the air tries to get in to replace the alcohol in the bottle. It means that you get a perfect pour stream every time until the very last drop.
@@johngalt6929 I really like the products he chooses for review, but yeah, as a long-distance trekker who chooses isolated parts of the world, I would not take all of his technical advice.
Neg you have it backwards, its the opposite. The two spouts are so it can be poured from both sides, which ever one you don't choose also lets air in so either side can pour. Luke is correct, you are wrong, well mostly wrong.
Does it matter? Yeah it matters that air can enter as liquid is poured out. The added benefit of being able to pour out both sides is a plus. They could build it so that you could only pour fluid out of one side!!!!
I was thinking about this the entire video and figured it out right at the end. Then I scrolled down to make a comment on it and luckily you had already done it.
ONLY FOR INTERESTED THOSE #1. The valve does not need to be tightened and locked so much (as shown in the video) - this is overkill. #2. Seals and threads can be lubricated with a dedicated grease (e.g. Molykote). Then everything works better and does not creak. #3. Not all bottle sizes have a liquid level indicator. #4. There are two rubber seals - an O-ring on the threaded connection and a flat pressure seal on the valve. They are interchangeable, but the material they are made of matters... #5. It is very important to remember that the fuel/fluid remains in the nozzle. Remember to shake the bottle. If you don't do this, you will have fuel in your luggage. #6. Fuel can be safely transported in summer, at high temperatures. When opening, remember about increased pressure.
I use an old mustard bottle. Works great for me. No issues. Been using it for a few years now with no leaks. Cheaper than Trangia bottles. But to each his own. 🙂
I was a bit surprised that this was being introduced as a newer solution as I lived in SoCal and bought one off Amazon in 2008 as a Boy Scout. Glad to see it getting some love. Great Product, Better Review, thanks Luke!
Hi Luke and thank you for another great review! The main feature of this bottle is to prevent basically an explosion if you are refilling it when it is still lit (can sometimes be hard to see and mistakes happen). With an ”open cap bottle” fire will seek its way into the bottle and you reflexes will make you drop the bottle and you have a nasty fire around your camp. But with the spring loaded bottlecap it will close as let go of the bottle and the fire will be a lot less to deal with. I do believe there are some videos on youtube where this is illustrated.
Having used Trangia for many, many years, I have known these bottles for almost just as long. And they are very good 😊 Thousands of scouts and outdoors people in Europe have experienced the quality of Trangia products, and the popularity here speaks for itself 👍 They are not the lightest products ,but the ARE some of the best 💪
Trangia fuel bottle, the best and safest solution. Have two and I‘m sooo happy with them. 1 Liter as backup/Storage bottle at home, 1/2 Liter for my outdoor tours. Before I used two Vargo bottles and both leaked, even if closed. Do not, do never buy the Vargo bottles if you have the Trangia Option, not even if you like to go „ultra light“.
Only problem with these is that it's not as easy to see if the bottle is "open" (top nut loose) as it would other bottles. It might look closed, but will leak if that top screw isn't tightened down.
@@maskddingo1779 Well I suppose if you are that stupid that you can't see it is unscrewed (very obvious) maybe you are not safe to be let alone out in the woods. - not you personally 😊 that's a general 'you all'. ❤
I've used one of these for about 3 or 4 years here in the UK. Great bit of kit. I have the smallest size and I've found it's more than enough for a weekend wild camp. I've always gone home with fuel to spare. I presume that's an updated version as mine doesn't have the clear fuel level indicator. For some reason only Trangia knows, the green bottles are plastic, but the red bottles are aluminium. But I don't suppose it matters.
I just checked Trangia’s website and both red and green bottles’ material is listed as: Polyeten (HDPE). However, there is a red aluminum version designed for the Multifuel burner X2.
Hey Luke! I have the bottle in red. Really good bottle. Reliable and safe. I just noticed that your green bottle has the transparent fill line along the side! My red bottle doesn't have that! I'm a little jealous! I might get the green bottle simply because of the fill line on the side. Anyone else have the red bottle without the see-through fill line on the side?
My Red one doesn't have the view strip nor the unscrew pushdown top button, but a swivel erm...knob thingy! I bought it a few years ago now in Australia. I like it's red, it shouts safety and fuel beware for anyone and how hesvy dury the plastic feels. A good solid item.
Been using Trangia fuel bottle for quite a few years now and I agree it's definitely worth the money. Mine is of the previous generation and without the fuel level indicator, but otherwise seem to be the same. Bomb proof product!
Hello Luke , I have an older version of this bottle , only difference with mine is that there is no level window in it , It goes with the full Trangia cookset , I do not know weather you can get the cookset in America , bet it is a great combination , and has built in wind protection , and a stable design .
I also own several of these bottles, and none of them has a clear level window. Is that window standard on all the new versions of the bottles? I can't find anything online that indicates whether or not the window is now a standard feature.
I've been using the the Trangia Liquid Fuel Bottle for a little over a year now and I have to say it pretty good. I have noticed with the Trangia bottle though it works much better if you unscrew the bottle and press down on the valve mechanism to release any pressure in the bottle before you tip and poor or else sometimes you may get a little rush of fuel more than expected.
I have 2 Trangia bottels since more than 20 years. They are excellent. And if you ever accidentaly pour alcohol in a flame (never do this!) it will stop as soon as you relase it.
Hi Luke i purchased this same bottle in the UK only a week ago, great bit of kits so easy to use. But as an added bonus these bottles are Certified for carrying Flammable products so have passed EU rules and regulations, and i believe the plastic part is made of the same Material that portable fuel/ gas cans are made of. (ones used for emergencies or the ones you use for filling mowers or chain saws) Another plus for this simple fuel bottle. Not sure if the America version would have it but Certification stamp is embossed on the bottom of my bottle. I must say i was looking along the lines of the old one you were using, i didn't even give a thought about spout lifting up, i'm glad i went with trangia bottle as I want to try out Alcohol stove on my out door adventures, only only used stick stove or gas. keep up the good work.
I've got two different sizes of these bottles and they are great as are their stoves. Would like to see a Trangia stove review in the future from TOGR.
I've been using one for about 4 years now when I go camp mostly with pedle bike set up so lots of vibration on our lovely smooth English it's never let me down also the double spout has the advantage of letting air in to let you clear the spout after pouring as long as keep it on a bit of an upward angle with the cap pressed down and a couple of light tap with your finger normally clears the sprout for me.I don't massage very often so I would just like to take the opportunity to thank you for all your hard work I have found very beneficial over the years here in Herefordshire UK.👍
I used a Vargo bottle and placed it into a gallon ziploc bag before putting it into my backpack. I'll order the small Trangia bottle. I like the loop allowing the bottle to be secured on the outside of the backpack.
Hi mate, I've carried the 500ml Trangia bottle inside my pack for over ten years of hiking adventures. Never, ever had a leak that wasn't due to operator error, so don't worry about needing to carry it externally. Just make sure everything is tightly closed. Happy hiking!
have owned a good amount of these for ages (in the UK) except ive not taken one camping and the ones i have are metal not plastic. very interesting to hear these have just arrived in the states. great product
Just received my red .3L Trangia fuel bottle from J. Rife Company of North Carolina. Happy with the bottle and the company. I didn’t want the bigger bottles because I only do day hikes and Amazon didn’t have the smaller bottle. Cheers and thanks for the review.
I have a red Nalgene fuel bottle too. They are super expensive on Ebay as they have been discontinued for 20yrs. They are often listed for over $100ea. I also have a MSR Titanium fuel bottle, Made in Japan. I have seen guys bid over $400 for those on Ebay.
@@WisconsinEric People will pay top dollar for lame old stuff that has modern-day equivalents that are actually much better, hence why the company discontinued it...
I stopped using the 32 or 16 oz years ago as way overbuilt & heavy for what's required. But the pour spout was nice & whole thing leak proof no matter temp or altitude changes.
I have a couple of the old Nalgenes and i’m wondering how they do with alcohol. They’re labelled with a warning not to use alcohol since it will corrode the plastic. But is this a problem if you don’t leave the fuel in them between trips?
These have been popular in Europe for many years. I've had one a good few years now and I really like it. I love my Trangia system as a whole. I have the 25-2UL kit with the kettle and the same fuel bottle as this but it's red in colour. I camped for a couple of months last year in France on a long road trip and I cooked every day on the Trangia. Great stove, great fuel bottle, all around such a good setup for car camping or similar. Great for emergencies too. The fuel is cheap, can be found at any European supermarket or hardware store and a litre of fuel goes a long way and can be stored for a very long time no problem.
@@hansakermann You forgot Hilleberg, another guy will tell me that I forgot Bergans, and someone else will tell that guy that he forgot Lundhags, and some weirdo will tell us all that we forgot Surströmming.
Even looking past gear, allemansrätten is a pretty cool concept. It might not work here, and it might not even work in Sweden any more, but it's still an interesting camping/exploration concept.
A tip that I use with bottles like the Vargo is that when I am transporting my fuel I take a small square of plastic food wrap and double it up, remove the Vargo cap, put the plastic wrap over the opening, then screw the cap back on. When you need to use the fuel remove the plastic wrap set it where you can get it put the cap back on and pour your fuel. Replace the plastic wrap whenever you are done pouring your fuel.
Thanks for the great review of a well thought out fuel bottle. I tried to find a safe fuel bottle for white gas thirty years ago, yep I said thirty years ago. I eventually went with a MSR aluminum screw cap bottle that came with my MSR Whisperlite stove. They are both still going strong and work perfectly. I never had a spill or leakage. Thanks again.
I hated every flip top bottle, leaky, etc. I just carry a small bottle with a normalscrew lid now and a syringe lol. thanks for sharing, this looks great for someone going on a longer trek with a booze-stove.
good review - the bottle is excellent, although I think the over dramatics on how "bad" the Vargo bottle spoilt it a bit. if it was that it wouldn't have sold...its not the only option for a plastic bottle etc. The simplicity of the trangia bottle matches the simplicity of the stoves themselves.....
Finally a fuel bottle that works. I tried a few but the high temps caused my fuel to leak out, so I switched back to fuel canisters. I might give it a try again.
I had the same issue with alcohol bottles and bought a Trangia bottle about fifteen years ago at Mount Rogers Outfitters in Damascus. For my liquid stoves, I use metal bottles as the plastic Trangia bottles shouldn't be pressurized. The Trangia bottles are a lot more heavy and a lot more expensive, but you're much less likely to find your alcohol spilled in your pack, and the spout works great.
I have used this bottle for many years. My red bottle does not have the clear strip to see how much fuel is in it. This must be a new feature. Very cool.
I got one of these many years ago before I switched to a gas camping stove, so I just put it away and forgot about it. I just checked and it's still full of fuel. These things really have a good seal.
I am not an outdoor person. But I love watching your channel because you teach as you review and it’s fascinating. Maybe I’ll need these skills someday me thinks.
Glad you found an item that checks the marks for you! Trangia is definitely on my radar. It's always good to find safe and reliable containers for important backups and critical items. Along those lines I would love to hear about any faraday, drysacks, or water & fire proof bags for documents and electronics you may have tried out. I'm interested in going to the BWCA but I have items that need protecting and your thoughts would be helpful. Thanks !
I have used the red Trangia bottle for years in Texas USA. The green bottle is new to me. I also have the Vargo, as more a smaller transport not for my backpack.
Using this bottle for years as it is the best product in any climate. Especially since I’m using the X-Boil UL titanium stove. Its own bottles are fine but the Trangia bottles are safe af
These are also my favorite bottles. I use a small one for white gas that I labeled and the pour spout perfectly refills my svea 123r without a funnel and can gently fill the priming bowl and soak the carbon felt wick I put on it. My advice if you want a good alcohol bottle on a budget is repurpose (and label) and old contact solution bottle never had one leak even thrown around in my toiletries bag
Rally glad to see that the US is now getting to know Trangia products. Trangia has been around for almost 100 years now, and they know their stuff. The products are all very fit for purpose. One of the great things about Trangia is that all of their cooksets are available in a choice of different metal finishes. Another is that you can buy any single item from any cookset on its own. So if you happen to loose the lid , you can replace just the lid, not your whole pot or cookset. They do spares for everything.
I've had Trangia 25 for 40 years. Have upgraded pots and added gas burner. Have Trangia mini ( Trangia 28) which is brilliant for lone campers and the Trangia triangle for compact cooking. Like most campers I've lots of stoves over the years but if I had to choose one it would be the Trangia 25, modded to suit me, with ss kettle, plates and gas burner. Outstanding.
i've had this bottle for 2yrs, didn't even know you can screw down the push release button until i tried it! haha. Guess you learn something new everyday. but yeah its a fantastic alcohol fuel bottle, love it.
I use the large one for motorcycle trips, one bottle lasts a week and is easily stored in the saddlebag. It is a much better product than the thin, soft bottles sold elsewhere.
Yes, it is good. I have used them for years and they have never failed. Don't forget the really smart thing that it can take in air from one nozzle while you pour from the other, so you don't have to tip it back and forth to get enough out.
I have had my 1L Trangia fuel bottle for 13yrs. They were not hard to find when I bought it. I also have an old Nalgene fuel bottle. They have long been discontinued and command a very high price on the auction site.
Purchased mine from Amazon 2024-01-22, $21.49. It is the red one-liter, with the viewable volume strip. My only issue was the plunger's screw nob. At first I thought the valve assembly was broken. The plunger nob was extremely tight, not tightened down tight, the nob itself was almost impossible to hand turn. No, not cross threaded just a very tight thread and nob connection issue. To turn the nob up and down the threaded post I needed a vice grip. My fix, use vice grip on the nob turning the nob all the way down and all the way up a gazillion times; added a drop of oil as well. It is much better and can be hand turned, yet could be too tight for someone with arthritic hands. Even with that issue I am looking towards a smaller bottle as well.
That top is so much better than the Sigg top, which you twist a bit to allow the run through the threads but I used that bottle for 40 years so be nice to upgrade. I think the double top is for airflow so you have a constant flow of fuel, that is smart.
I'm glad these are finally becoming more available in North America, I've wanted to get one for my alcohol stoves for a while now. I ended up going with one of the Goshawk bottles because it's durable and seals securely, but it doesn't have a window for fuel level and the pour spout is just the opening on the top. Definitely not as nice as the Trangia bottles!
Thanks for the video Luke. These have been on Amazon for years available in the USA. I got mine 2.5 years ago shipped Prime from a USA warehouse. They must be ordering them overseas and keeping them in local stock.
Had 2 of different sizes for decades,both red but with no clear measure, it's never been a problem. This company have always made great reliable products, and if you prefer to cook with a gas stove they adapted the original cook set to accept a gas burner.
Not taking anything away from you but I really enjoyed your wife’s review on the Coleman tent. She brought back a company that at one time was a campers first choice and it was a USA brand. Like a schwinn bike 👍
I remember these being available from campmor or in the 90’s. I have several. They are very high quality. They are fairly heavy compared to other options and they don’t fit neatly into the ultralight alcohol stove philosophy for long distance hikers. For someone using a full Trangia system this is probably the best option. They’re also great for appliances with small fillers. They’re great for any of the Swedish camp stoves such as the svea123 or even something like a coleman lantern. No funnel required. My biggest con is that the lid can be very hard to remove. I wish they made a dedicated wrench that fit around all of the random protrusions on the cap. For myself I use a plumbers pipe wrench. This is for filling which is something done at home so an iron wrench isn’t weight prohibitive. Even so I find myself crimping the vent/spout holes a bit.
I appreciate this bottle is new to USA, but very common in Europe. It is the best bottle for this type of fuel. Big debate here about double pour holes, but unsure why. From Trangia's website... " The cork has a venting spout and a pouring spout that allows the liquid to flow smoothly, reducing the chance of spills." Screwed down tight there are no fuel leaks. I have the large bottle for longer trips and small bottle for day trips in red colour, which mightn't be that stealthy but lets everyone know its fuel. Expensive for what they are, but very well made and should last for years. Better still, in Europe anyway, you can get top valve replacement without ordering a new bottle.
Have had the Trangia bottles for a long time, don't know exactly how long but several years. They do work good with no spillage and easy operation. The newer aluminum one may be tougher but haven't had any problems with the plastic ones. Cost is secondary when it comes to preserving your fuel. Nice review Luke.
I went on a 3 night ultralight primitive hike 13 miles in camping trip. Thats too large and heavy for the trip. I used those soft flask bags with a screw top. Measure out 9oz for 2 cooks a day 1.5oz per pot of water.
i was thinking about getting one for the spirit burner and one .3L for lantern oil, hate to admit it as a Dane but the Sweeds knows their stuff when it comes to quality bushcraft.
I’m in the US and bought both the liter and half liter at least 20 years ago. I’m pretty sure I bought them from Campmor. Mine are red. They are fantastic.
Great review, Luke! I have this bottle in red, and just because I believe in Murphy's Law, I always carry it in a ziploc bag anyhow, even though I can't see how it would ever leak. My theory is that if something contains liquid, it will find a way to leak someday. Probably because I did something stupid like forgetting to lock down the top! :)
Now I can switch up from what I use, though happy with my present choice it only holds 8 ounces. I have been using a cheap stainless steel drinking flask, it works great, doesn't leak and is small enough to not notice it is there. The 8 ounce limit is the only issue I have with it. I bought it at a Dollar General for $5.00, so really no beef with the cost. This bottle you are showing though is just what I am looking for. Like You Luke I have had issues with the same type bottle you were using, which is why I bought a flask.
I have been using these bottles for more years than I can remember, I have owned several, and the only reason I've had to replace them is because I've either given them away or I've lost them. I've had my current one for well over 5 years and it's as good as the day that I bought it. As others have said they are a little on the heavy side, but I'd rather carry a little weight than get to camp with my bag and gear stinking of meths and unable to make a hot meal and drink.
You can simply wrap the entire cap of the Vargo bottle with a full layer of electrical tape to seal it until you're ready to use it. Only takes a second to wrap/unwrap and it doesn't take much tape either. Just a suggestion.
I just received mine and was confused about the push button thing on the top as I couldn’t see a way to lock it. Now I know! I was surprised it was plastic if I’m honest, I think I just expected aluminium or stainless steel! 😮 Only complaint I have now is that maybe the 1 litre is a little big for the sort of alcohol I like to carry, (mainly bourbon) as I don’t think even on the longest hikes I’d get through that much in a day. Perhaps the larger one is more suited to wine or even port. I think I’ll buy another in either the 300 or 500ml version.
I habe to say that these are amazing. In europe, they also have this in metal. This is even more heavy duty. Also, I think Primus has a kind of simmilar system
Fuel-carrying has always presented issues for me. I've looked at the Trangia bottle but hesitated because of the weight. Instead, I use heavy duty bottled -water bottle from Fiji. Works well.
I've been using the 0.5L bottle to store pure ethanol for camping stove use for years now, I can confirm that it's had absolutely no problems. I went through a few bottles that either leaked or chemically melted, but the Trangia just isn't bothered at all. Must be made out of Polyindestructolene or something.
I bought my red Trangia fuel bottle in the U.S. at least 10 years ago. Not sure why you think they haven't been available here unless you just meant the version that lets you see how much is in it.
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The double spout is actually not specifically for the purpose of pouring from 'both sides', it's actually so the bottle lets air into it as you're pouring alcohol from it to prevent that glugging action as the air tries to get in to replace the alcohol in the bottle. It means that you get a perfect pour stream every time until the very last drop.
Luke doesn't seem very technical at times.
@@johngalt6929 I really like the products he chooses for review, but yeah, as a long-distance trekker who chooses isolated parts of the world, I would not take all of his technical advice.
Neg you have it backwards, its the opposite. The two spouts are so it can be poured from both sides, which ever one you don't choose also lets air in so either side can pour. Luke is correct, you are wrong, well mostly wrong.
Does it matter? Yeah it matters that air can enter as liquid is poured out. The added benefit of being able to pour out both sides is a plus. They could build it so that you could only pour fluid out of one side!!!!
I was thinking about this the entire video and figured it out right at the end. Then I scrolled down to make a comment on it and luckily you had already done it.
ONLY FOR INTERESTED THOSE
#1. The valve does not need to be tightened and locked so much (as shown in the video) - this is overkill.
#2. Seals and threads can be lubricated with a dedicated grease (e.g. Molykote). Then everything works better and does not creak.
#3. Not all bottle sizes have a liquid level indicator.
#4. There are two rubber seals - an O-ring on the threaded connection and a flat pressure seal on the valve. They are interchangeable, but the material they are made of matters...
#5. It is very important to remember that the fuel/fluid remains in the nozzle. Remember to shake the bottle. If you don't do this, you will have fuel in your luggage.
#6. Fuel can be safely transported in summer, at high temperatures. When opening, remember about increased pressure.
Great tips. I stopped using the alcohol stove because of the fuel leaking out due to high temps.
Bought it from Sweden and been using it for 7yrs. Not once did it fail me. Fantastic product!
Im from Sweden ❤
I use an old mustard bottle. Works great for me. No issues. Been using it for a few years now with no leaks. Cheaper than Trangia bottles. But to each his own. 🙂
I've been using 0,33L plastic juice bottle, wide mouth. Perfect for pouring alcohol back to bottle.
Don't have Amazon link tho.
For several years I’ve used an Elmer’s glue bottle. Works great, no leaks.
I decided to upgrade to the Trangia .5 liter bottle.
I was a bit surprised that this was being introduced as a newer solution as I lived in SoCal and bought one off Amazon in 2008 as a Boy Scout.
Glad to see it getting some love. Great Product, Better Review, thanks Luke!
Luke mentioned they are very hard to get i his country, so maybe he had been unaware.
Hi Luke and thank you for another great review! The main feature of this bottle is to prevent basically an explosion if you are refilling it when it is still lit (can sometimes be hard to see and mistakes happen). With an ”open cap bottle” fire will seek its way into the bottle and you reflexes will make you drop the bottle and you have a nasty fire around your camp. But with the spring loaded bottlecap it will close as let go of the bottle and the fire will be a lot less to deal with. I do believe there are some videos on youtube where this is illustrated.
Having used Trangia for many, many years, I have known these bottles for almost just as long. And they are very good 😊
Thousands of scouts and outdoors people in Europe have experienced the quality of Trangia products, and the popularity here speaks for itself 👍
They are not the lightest products ,but the ARE some of the best 💪
Trangia fuel bottle, the best and safest solution. Have two and I‘m sooo happy with them. 1 Liter as backup/Storage bottle at home, 1/2 Liter for my outdoor tours. Before I used two Vargo bottles and both leaked, even if closed. Do not, do never buy the Vargo bottles if you have the Trangia Option, not even if you like to go „ultra light“.
Only problem with these is that it's not as easy to see if the bottle is "open" (top nut loose) as it would other bottles. It might look closed, but will leak if that top screw isn't tightened down.
@@maskddingo1779 Well I suppose if you are that stupid that you can't see it is unscrewed (very obvious) maybe you are not safe to be let alone out in the woods. - not you personally 😊 that's a general 'you all'. ❤
I've used one of these for about 3 or 4 years here in the UK.
Great bit of kit.
I have the smallest size and I've found it's more than enough for a weekend wild camp. I've always gone home with fuel to spare.
I presume that's an updated version as mine doesn't have the clear fuel level indicator.
For some reason only Trangia knows, the green bottles are plastic, but the red bottles are aluminium.
But I don't suppose it matters.
I just checked Trangia’s website and both red and green bottles’ material is listed as: Polyeten (HDPE). However, there is a red aluminum version designed for the Multifuel burner X2.
Hey Luke! I have the bottle in red. Really good bottle. Reliable and safe. I just noticed that your green bottle has the transparent fill line along the side! My red bottle doesn't have that! I'm a little jealous! I might get the green bottle simply because of the fill line on the side. Anyone else have the red bottle without the see-through fill line on the side?
My 1L red Trangia bottle does not have the clear part on the side as shown in this video. it is 13yrs old. I think they were updated about 5-6yrs ago.
@@WisconsinEric possible I received new old stock... Interesting
@@WisconsinEric I bought my red bottle about a year ago, no see through fill line on it even as recently as that.
I have all 3 sizes, purchased within a couple of years. Only the 1L has the fill line.
My Red one doesn't have the view strip nor the unscrew pushdown top button, but a swivel erm...knob thingy! I bought it a few years ago now in Australia.
I like it's red, it shouts safety and fuel beware for anyone and how hesvy dury the plastic feels. A good solid item.
Been using Trangia fuel bottle for quite a few years now and I agree it's definitely worth the money. Mine is of the previous generation and without the fuel level indicator, but otherwise seem to be the same. Bomb proof product!
Have used the trangia fuel bottles for years. Brilliant!
Great review. Been using in the UK for years. The two spouts are to allow air in while you pour.
Hello Luke , I have an older version of this bottle , only difference with mine is that there is no level window in it , It goes with the full Trangia cookset , I do not know weather you can get the cookset in America , bet it is a great combination , and has built in wind protection , and a stable design .
I also own several of these bottles, and none of them has a clear level window. Is that window standard on all the new versions of the bottles? I can't find anything online that indicates whether or not the window is now a standard feature.
I've been using the the Trangia Liquid Fuel Bottle for a little over a year now and I have to say it pretty good. I have noticed with the Trangia bottle though it works much better if you unscrew the bottle and press down on the valve mechanism to release any pressure in the bottle before you tip and poor or else sometimes you may get a little rush of fuel more than expected.
I have 2 Trangia bottels since more than 20 years. They are excellent. And if you ever accidentaly pour alcohol in a flame (never do this!) it will stop as soon as you relase it.
Hi Luke
i purchased this same bottle in the UK only a week ago, great bit of kits so easy to use. But as an added bonus these bottles are Certified for carrying Flammable products so have passed EU rules and regulations, and i believe the plastic part is made of the same Material that portable fuel/ gas cans are made of. (ones used for emergencies or the ones you use for filling mowers or chain saws) Another plus for this simple fuel bottle. Not sure if the America version would have it but Certification stamp is embossed on the bottom of my bottle.
I must say i was looking along the lines of the old one you were using, i didn't even give a thought about spout lifting up, i'm glad i went with trangia bottle as I want to try out Alcohol stove on my out door adventures, only only used stick stove or gas.
keep up the good work.
I've got two different sizes of these bottles and they are great as are their stoves. Would like to see a Trangia stove review in the future from TOGR.
I've been using one for about 4 years now when I go camp mostly with pedle bike set up so lots of vibration on our lovely smooth English it's never let me down also the double spout has the advantage of letting air in to let you clear the spout after pouring as long as keep it on a bit of an upward angle with the cap pressed down and a couple of light tap with your finger normally clears the sprout for me.I don't massage very often so I would just like to take the opportunity to thank you for all your hard work I have found very beneficial over the years here in Herefordshire UK.👍
I used a Vargo bottle and placed it into a gallon ziploc bag before putting it into my backpack. I'll order the small Trangia bottle. I like the loop allowing the bottle to be secured on the outside of the backpack.
With the Vargo bottle, since it has a lower price, use a new balloon, cut the top off and pull it over the cap off the bottle, problem solved.
Hi mate, I've carried the 500ml Trangia bottle inside my pack for over ten years of hiking adventures. Never, ever had a leak that wasn't due to operator error, so don't worry about needing to carry it externally. Just make sure everything is tightly closed. Happy hiking!
Those have been around for agesssss.... i have two red ones. It's not like they have only come out recently.
have owned a good amount of these for ages (in the UK) except ive not taken one camping and the ones i have are metal not plastic. very interesting to hear these have just arrived in the states. great product
Just received my red .3L Trangia fuel bottle from J. Rife Company of North Carolina. Happy with the bottle and the company. I didn’t want the bigger bottles because I only do day hikes and Amazon didn’t have the smaller bottle. Cheers and thanks for the review.
Exchanging a squeeze bottle for a solid container with a ventilated pour spout is absolutely a great idea!
This is the first review I seen without a con. 👏🏻 I’ve watching for two to three years.
I had mine leak at altitude, so just went back to using my MSR without a spout, no more leaking.
I use a red plastic Nalgene fuel bottle that I purchased in the early 90s and it still works perfectly. It’s business tank still use it today
I have a red Nalgene fuel bottle too. They are super expensive on Ebay as they have been discontinued for 20yrs. They are often listed for over $100ea. I also have a MSR Titanium fuel bottle, Made in Japan. I have seen guys bid over $400 for those on Ebay.
@@WisconsinEric People will pay top dollar for lame old stuff that has modern-day equivalents that are actually much better, hence why the company discontinued it...
I stopped using the 32 or 16 oz years ago as way overbuilt & heavy for what's required. But the pour spout was nice & whole thing leak proof no matter temp or altitude changes.
I have a couple of the old Nalgenes and i’m wondering how they do with alcohol. They’re labelled with a warning not to use alcohol since it will corrode the plastic. But is this a problem if you don’t leave the fuel in them between trips?
@@covenantking yeah I likely true. I only ever put white gas in them or also known as Coleman fuel, but they are pretty stout.
These have been popular in Europe for many years. I've had one a good few years now and I really like it. I love my Trangia system as a whole. I have the 25-2UL kit with the kettle and the same fuel bottle as this but it's red in colour. I camped for a couple of months last year in France on a long road trip and I cooked every day on the Trangia. Great stove, great fuel bottle, all around such a good setup for car camping or similar. Great for emergencies too. The fuel is cheap, can be found at any European supermarket or hardware store and a litre of fuel goes a long way and can be stored for a very long time no problem.
Us Swedes know our outdoor products! Trangia and Morakniv will not let you down :)
Didn't you forget Fjällräven...?😉😃
@@hansakermann You forgot Hilleberg, another guy will tell me that I forgot Bergans, and someone else will tell that guy that he forgot Lundhags, and some weirdo will tell us all that we forgot Surströmming.
Even looking past gear, allemansrätten is a pretty cool concept. It might not work here, and it might not even work in Sweden any more, but it's still an interesting camping/exploration concept.
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A tip that I use with bottles like the Vargo is that when I am transporting my fuel I take a small square of plastic food wrap and double it up, remove the Vargo cap, put the plastic wrap over the opening, then screw the cap back on. When you need to use the fuel remove the plastic wrap set it where you can get it put the cap back on and pour your fuel. Replace the plastic wrap whenever you are done pouring your fuel.
In The Netherlands I'm using this product for years and it's amazing.
Thanks for the great review of a well thought out fuel bottle. I tried to find a safe fuel bottle for white gas thirty years ago, yep I said thirty years ago. I eventually went with a MSR aluminum screw cap bottle that came with my MSR Whisperlite stove. They are both still going strong and work perfectly. I never had a spill or leakage. Thanks again.
I hated every flip top bottle, leaky, etc. I just carry a small bottle with a normalscrew lid now and a syringe lol.
thanks for sharing, this looks great for someone going on a longer trek with a booze-stove.
good review - the bottle is excellent, although I think the over dramatics on how "bad" the Vargo bottle spoilt it a bit. if it was that it wouldn't have sold...its not the only option for a plastic bottle etc. The simplicity of the trangia bottle matches the simplicity of the stoves themselves.....
I've used the red one for years. Love it. At it keeps on going, just like the kettle. Trangia Rocks.
Finally a fuel bottle that works. I tried a few but the high temps caused my fuel to leak out, so I switched back to fuel canisters. I might give it a try again.
Have used trangia bottles for more than two decades now. perfect pruduct! 👍
Never heard of it.
I had that bottle for 2 yrs now, I ordered it with my cooking stove set from them on their site during the Covid
I had the same issue with alcohol bottles and bought a Trangia bottle about fifteen years ago at Mount Rogers Outfitters in Damascus.
For my liquid stoves, I use metal bottles as the plastic Trangia bottles shouldn't be pressurized.
The Trangia bottles are a lot more heavy and a lot more expensive, but you're much less likely to find your alcohol spilled in your pack, and the spout works great.
I have used this bottle for many years. My red bottle does not have the clear strip to see how much fuel is in it. This must be a new feature. Very cool.
I got one of these many years ago before I switched to a gas camping stove, so I just put it away and forgot about it.
I just checked and it's still full of fuel.
These things really have a good seal.
Got the .5L version for almost 3 years, never failed a single time, love it
I am not an outdoor person. But I love watching your channel because you teach as you review and it’s fascinating. Maybe I’ll need these skills someday me thinks.
Glad you found an item that checks the marks for you! Trangia is definitely on my radar. It's always good to find safe and reliable containers for important backups and critical items. Along those lines I would love to hear about any faraday, drysacks, or water & fire proof bags for documents and electronics you may have tried out. I'm interested in going to the BWCA but I have items that need protecting and your thoughts would be helpful. Thanks !
I have used the red Trangia bottle for years in Texas USA. The green bottle is new to me. I also have the Vargo, as more a smaller transport not for my backpack.
Using this bottle for years as it is the best product in any climate. Especially since I’m using the X-Boil UL titanium stove. Its own bottles are fine but the Trangia bottles are safe af
These are also my favorite bottles. I use a small one for white gas that I labeled and the pour spout perfectly refills my svea 123r without a funnel and can gently fill the priming bowl and soak the carbon felt wick I put on it. My advice if you want a good alcohol bottle on a budget is repurpose (and label) and old contact solution bottle never had one leak even thrown around in my toiletries bag
Been using one of these bottles for years with my Trangia stove.
Simple, reliable and effective.
Rally glad to see that the US is now getting to know Trangia products. Trangia has been around for almost 100 years now, and they know their stuff. The products are all very fit for purpose.
One of the great things about Trangia is that all of their cooksets are available in a choice of different metal finishes. Another is that you can buy any single item from any cookset on its own. So if you happen to loose the lid , you can replace just the lid, not your whole pot or cookset. They do spares for everything.
Absolutely - I've replaced aluminium frying pans with better, adonised versions and the rubber seals in the stoves. Bomb-proof, excellent kit.
I've had Trangia 25 for 40 years. Have upgraded pots and added gas burner. Have Trangia mini ( Trangia 28) which is brilliant for lone campers and the Trangia triangle for compact cooking.
Like most campers I've lots of stoves over the years but if I had to choose one it would be the Trangia 25, modded to suit me, with ss kettle, plates and gas burner. Outstanding.
i've had this bottle for 2yrs, didn't even know you can screw down the push release button until i tried it! haha. Guess you learn something new everyday. but yeah its a fantastic alcohol fuel bottle, love it.
I use the large one for motorcycle trips, one bottle lasts a week and is easily stored in the saddlebag. It is a much better product than the thin, soft bottles sold elsewhere.
Yes, it is good. I have used them for years and they have never failed.
Don't forget the really smart thing that it can take in air from one nozzle while you pour from the other, so you don't have to tip it back and forth to get enough out.
I have had my 1L Trangia fuel bottle for 13yrs. They were not hard to find when I bought it. I also have an old Nalgene fuel bottle. They have long been discontinued and command a very high price on the auction site.
People will pay top dollar for lame old stuff that has modern-day equivalents that are actually much better, hence why the company discontinued it...
Purchased mine from Amazon 2024-01-22, $21.49. It is the red one-liter, with the viewable volume strip.
My only issue was the plunger's screw nob. At first I thought the valve assembly was broken. The plunger nob was extremely tight, not tightened down tight, the nob itself was almost impossible to hand turn. No, not cross threaded just a very tight thread and nob connection issue. To turn the nob up and down the threaded post I needed a vice grip. My fix, use vice grip on the nob turning the nob all the way down and all the way up a gazillion times; added a drop of oil as well. It is much better and can be hand turned, yet could be too tight for someone with arthritic hands. Even with that issue I am looking towards a smaller bottle as well.
It's good. No more words need it. Greatings from Poland for You and viewers.
I never considered anything other than the simplest, lightest, cheapest and safest option: a simple small PET bottle.
That top is so much better than the Sigg top, which you twist a bit to allow the run through the threads but I used that bottle for 40 years so be nice to upgrade. I think the double top is for airflow so you have a constant flow of fuel, that is smart.
I'm glad these are finally becoming more available in North America, I've wanted to get one for my alcohol stoves for a while now. I ended up going with one of the Goshawk bottles because it's durable and seals securely, but it doesn't have a window for fuel level and the pour spout is just the opening on the top. Definitely not as nice as the Trangia bottles!
Thanks for the video Luke. These have been on Amazon for years available in the USA. I got mine 2.5 years ago shipped Prime from a USA warehouse. They must be ordering them overseas and keeping them in local stock.
Thank for another great review, just ordered the .3L to go with my M40 stainless steel Swedish mess kit👍
Had 2 of different sizes for decades,both red but with no clear measure, it's never been a problem. This company have always made great reliable products, and if you prefer to cook with a gas stove they adapted the original cook set to accept a gas burner.
Not taking anything away from you but I really enjoyed your wife’s review on the Coleman tent. She brought back a company that at one time was a campers first choice and it was a USA brand. Like a schwinn bike 👍
I remember these being available from campmor or in the 90’s. I have several. They are very high quality. They are fairly heavy compared to other options and they don’t fit neatly into the ultralight alcohol stove philosophy for long distance hikers. For someone using a full Trangia system this is probably the best option. They’re also great for appliances with small fillers. They’re great for any of the Swedish camp stoves such as the svea123 or even something like a coleman lantern. No funnel required.
My biggest con is that the lid can be very hard to remove. I wish they made a dedicated wrench that fit around all of the random protrusions on the cap. For myself I use a plumbers pipe wrench. This is for filling which is something done at home so an iron wrench isn’t weight prohibitive. Even so I find myself crimping the vent/spout holes a bit.
I appreciate this bottle is new to USA, but very common in Europe. It is the best bottle for this type of fuel. Big debate here about double pour holes, but unsure why. From Trangia's website...
" The cork has a venting spout and a pouring spout that allows the liquid to flow smoothly, reducing the chance of spills." Screwed down tight there are no fuel leaks. I have the large bottle for longer trips and small bottle for day trips in red colour, which mightn't be that stealthy but lets everyone know its fuel. Expensive for what they are, but very well made and should last for years. Better still, in Europe anyway, you can get top valve replacement without ordering a new bottle.
The dual spouts are a great idea. The spout you're not using acts as a chimney to allow air in, which lets it pour without going glug glug glug.
Have had the Trangia bottles for a long time, don't know exactly how long but several years. They do work good with no spillage and easy operation. The newer aluminum one may be tougher but haven't had any problems with the plastic ones. Cost is secondary when it comes to preserving your fuel. Nice review Luke.
I went on a 3 night ultralight primitive hike 13 miles in camping trip. Thats too large and heavy for the trip. I used those soft flask bags with a screw top. Measure out 9oz for 2 cooks a day 1.5oz per pot of water.
Wow, been waiting for this my entire life. I'm getting a few of them. Looks like they already jacked the price.
i was thinking about getting one for the spirit burner and one .3L for lantern oil, hate to admit it as a Dane but the Sweeds knows their stuff when it comes to quality bushcraft.
I’m in the US and bought both the liter and half liter at least 20 years ago. I’m pretty sure I bought them from Campmor. Mine are red. They are fantastic.
It is great at simply doing its job. Can be used with gloves on and does not leak. No complaints.
Great review, Luke! I have this bottle in red, and just because I believe in Murphy's Law, I always carry it in a ziploc bag anyhow, even though I can't see how it would ever leak. My theory is that if something contains liquid, it will find a way to leak someday. Probably because I did something stupid like forgetting to lock down the top! :)
Just HAVE to get me at least one of these! Thanks for the review, Luke!
Now I can switch up from what I use, though happy with my present choice it only holds 8 ounces. I have been using a cheap stainless steel drinking flask, it works great, doesn't leak and is small enough to not notice it is there. The 8 ounce limit is the only issue I have with it. I bought it at a Dollar General for $5.00, so really no beef with the cost. This bottle you are showing though is just what I am looking for. Like You Luke I have had issues with the same type bottle you were using, which is why I bought a flask.
Been using on for years - by far the best product on the market. amazing price to.
Those bottles are really good, I have used mine for 20 years at least
I use an old aluminium water bottle sprayed red. Seals great.
I just purchased the last 1 liter bottle on Amazon Canada.
Will be much easier to use than metal MSR bottles
Wow Thanks Suzie u did a great review. I enjoy how she colours match her wool cap and outfits etc so cute
I bought this fuel bottle ten years ago from Amazon. It wasn't sent over from Sweden it was filled by Amazon in the U.S.
For many years, I used the original Swedish mess kit sprit bottle
I have been using these bottles for more years than I can remember, I have owned several, and the only reason I've had to replace them is because I've either given them away or I've lost them. I've had my current one for well over 5 years and it's as good as the day that I bought it. As others have said they are a little on the heavy side, but I'd rather carry a little weight than get to camp with my bag and gear stinking of meths and unable to make a hot meal and drink.
A video of your alcohol stoves collection would be dope..burn time flame shape bloom time ect ect
I'm gobsmacked that you didn't know of or couldn't get a Trangia fuel bottle until recently.
I use it for my svea.
For alcohol I use regular bottles.
My only question regarding using alcohol is do you need to use denatured alcohol or can you use rubbing/isopropyl alcohol?
You can simply wrap the entire cap of the Vargo bottle with a full layer of electrical tape to seal it until you're ready to use it. Only takes a second to wrap/unwrap and it doesn't take much tape either. Just a suggestion.
I just received mine and was confused about the push button thing on the top as I couldn’t see a way to lock it. Now I know!
I was surprised it was plastic if I’m honest, I think I just expected aluminium or stainless steel! 😮
Only complaint I have now is that maybe the 1 litre is a little big for the sort of alcohol I like to carry, (mainly bourbon) as I don’t think even on the longest hikes I’d get through that much in a day. Perhaps the larger one is more suited to wine or even port.
I think I’ll buy another in either the 300 or 500ml version.
Love Trangia. Always have. Always will.
Great review Luke, thank you for sharing it.
Huh. Did I buy mine from outside the country? I’ve had a Trangia fuel bottle for years. Works really well!
I’ve used the vargo bottle for years and have never had any issues with the spout opening on me.
I just got the same one from your Amazon link a few weeks ago and the bottle has no window it’s solid green or red
I habe to say that these are amazing. In europe, they also have this in metal. This is even more heavy duty. Also, I think Primus has a kind of simmilar system
Purchased. I would like to see an all aluminum or titanium bottle in the future.
Fuel-carrying has always presented issues for me. I've looked at the Trangia bottle but hesitated because of the weight. Instead, I use heavy duty bottled -water bottle from Fiji. Works well.
I've had the small red version for many years. Found it through Tetkoba's alcohol stove channel.
Nice to see something like this, nice piece of equipment.😎😎
I've been using the 0.5L bottle to store pure ethanol for camping stove use for years now, I can confirm that it's had absolutely no problems.
I went through a few bottles that either leaked or chemically melted, but the Trangia just isn't bothered at all. Must be made out of Polyindestructolene or something.
Can you replace the top on the vargo with cap without a spout?
I bought my red Trangia fuel bottle in the U.S. at least 10 years ago. Not sure why you think they haven't been available here unless you just meant the version that lets you see how much is in it.