Fire Maple Cook Set - Competition for the Trangia Cook Set?

[@WoodsMan-l9i]

Thanks for the video. Last week I bought the trangia 27-3 from Amazon for $73 . And it arrived in 3days. Already had the gas burner for my firebox nano.

[@jarmosalonen2068]

That is not a storm strong wind cooker while Trangia is one ;)

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I agree it does not have the same level of wind protection. Thanks for commenting

[@thedriftingspore]

The wheels are turning as to how I could craft up something similar to this. I like the look of the Fire Maple set and the Trangia as well. I would like to see it slightly smaller, more of a one person set option and I would love to pay about 30 bucks for it all hahaha. I know I’m dreaming but I do really enjoy cooking with my alcohol stove. Maybe I’ll put it to Santa and see if he comes through. Thanks for sharing the details here Mark. I appreciate your insights.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have often thought about what I could make similar from thrift store pots and pans. May do that yet. Thanks for commenting Steve

[@neonsamurai1348]

Personally I prefer the Trangia DS. I am not sure Fire Maple understands the purpose of the design of the trangia stove with all those crazy huge vents everywhere. It is supposed to collect the heat and keep it around the pot, while keeping too much wind out.

[@Kurganic99]

Stick with Trangia, still the best and Swedish tradition .Wide choice of size and cooking surface. You can buy sets or any of the individual parts, mix and match. I found in the past ordering direct from Trangia was as good a way as any other deal.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for the tip about buying directly from the company.

[@northwind7409]

Mark, it looks like you should be able to protect the base tabs to some extent when you nest them together. When you place the one half into the other, rotate it so that the tabs fall through the slots, then rotate them to lock. This way, if they meet some pressure from the outside, they can't bend any further than touching the other part. Not as nice as the Trangia method, and an extra step, but quicker and safer than bending them out every time. I think I'd make an extra set of pot supports out of a wire coat hanger, with the length modifications you mentioned, and keep them with the set in a little zipper bag. Just a bit of a backup.

[@connosaurus]

Alocs also has a version of this type of cook system. It doesn't include a kettle, but is a better overall design.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes, having seen the ALOCS system a few years ago is what prompted me to try this system. There are a few others making similar sets as well. Thanks for commenting

[@steamboatmodel]

Hi Mark, you made a great find with your Trangia system. I found one of the 27 series years back missing just one of the pots, at Valu- Village for a similar price. I have picked up one of the Fire Maple cook sets, but have not had a chance to seriously use it, I keep the pot hangers on a carabineer with an orange tag to try not to loose them. I found Tenu also sells a Storm Cooker system that is identical to the 25 series, I have bought one but haven't had a chance to use it.

[@patfinn8859]

Number one today !

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Congrats. Thanks for commenting

[@magnuskjellsson3524]

I drilled for gas this week, it's no. 25, have had this for over 40 years.

[@MsIguanodon]

Trangia have a built in windscreen designed to work with the alcohol burner in windy conditions.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@neemancallender9092]

Compare the plain aluminum 27 as the anodized 27 is stupid expensive

[@otis3357]

Could put few dimes in tabs to keep them open

[@antiquegeek]

It looks to me like the excessive venting in the Fire Maple is more for aesthetics than for Real World Wind protection. I don't need my cook system to look cool, I just need it to work dependably.

[@redsorgum]

The Canadian military called, they would like to borrow some of your gear……😘😬 Despite the price, I think the the Trangia is still a better deal. ✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

LOL... Actually, they did reach out to vets a few years ago and asked them to voluntarily return some of their issue because they were running short. Thanks for commenting

[@hdrvman]

$77.00 USD on Amazon U.S now !!!!

[@patriciaribaric3409]

👍

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@ostekuste3646]

Good to see this comparison, I’ve been looking at both brands. Cost aside, I don’t like the possibility of losing small parts, and if I transport the system many miles in a bikepacking situation those tabs are going to get abused. For a one person kit would the Trangia 27ha be the better size kit?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

The Trangia 27 would be a good size for one or even two people. It may be a bit big/heavy for backpacking if you are alone but the weight could be shared by two people easily. Thanks for commenting

[@ostekuste3646]

@ I’d be carrying on a bike so there’s plenty of room and a little extra weight wouldn’t be an issue. Thanks

[@Saltfly]

I think they went a little crazy with the windscreen cut outs. I do like the the anodized kettle, but other than that the whole reason to have a kit like this is wind protection and their windscreen is not good. And those locking tabs and wire hangers…. I’ll just say I like the kettle.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I agree. A lot of improvements needed. Thanks for commenting

[@jimf1964]

I’ve never been that big of a fan of that design for either one, but if I was, as much as I’m a buy from the original sort of person, sometimes the price is just too high to justify. I guess if I was going to use it really a lot it would though. MEC is now the Mountain Equipment Company. They ran yet another great Canadian success into the ground with horrible management, and an American in company bought them out of bankruptcy

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have been very disappointed with MEC since the sale. Prices have gone up all a round. Their advertising is overly aggressive and their customer service leaves a lot to be desired. Thanks for commenting Jim

[@jimf1964]

@ I was pretty disappointed since a bit before they changed their logo. The direction was all wrong. Now they’re mostly just another company, and yeah, still need a membership, but don’t get much for it.

[@5Komma5]

The cut outs look way too big for any useful wind protection. The bottom sucks the air in and it rises up with the hot air from the flame then exits around the pot or pan. This looks more like a design to bring the cost down then to be practical outdoors.

[@chado_outdoors]

They're junk compared to Trangia.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting