🔥The Unusual Mil-Tec Tripod for Alcohol Stoves - Review

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

I just got back from a multiday adventure which promises snow, ice and lots of wind! Adventure coming soon! - Luke

[@ColHatley]

Can't wait, I am on the edge of my seat!

[@frugalmum7943]

How would this compare with the firebox nano? 🤣🤣🤣👍✌️ Joking, no comparison.

[@daniel-lee888]

I've owned and tested more than a dozen types of alcohol stoves - and this stand is my goto. Not the smallest or lightest but very stable, inexpensive and holds the pot at the optimal height for a Trangia-style stove. Love the Firebox Nano too.

[@kennedymcleod1479]

This alcohol stove was one of my first camping stoves over 40 years ago. I was very happy with it for years. I now have a new one. At this price it is a great back up stove. Even as a primary stove I was happy it and still would be.

[@porkchop94]

Great review, I'm a new subscriber and have been binge watching your vids. Learning alot 😊👍

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

@Howy New You all are too kind; welcome to the Wolf Pack Chris! - Luke

[@rawfedk9]

Could you not use a small metal grid or grill to enable you to use a smaller cup? I know something extra to take, but not expensive or heavy I wouldn't think.

[@cloyd2381]

Or in stead of buying from that bunch you could make your own from a cookie or cake cooling rack. You can pick one up at a junk/second hand store for anywhere from 50 cents to a dollar.

[@deanwood1338]

@@cloyd2381 that should work 👍

[@Will-Parr]

I like simple and functional. Another excellent review Luke. Thanks

[@LycanthropiesSpell]

05:18 just turn the stand upside down, you will be putting the burner on the ground ( piece of rock...) , but the one person pot will be resting on the two bars....problem solved. Varusteleka rules !!! Hands down the cheapest shipping costs out there !!!

[@Elfin4]

Nice little review. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@GrumpyGrunt]

My Trangia is in the kit with my Firebox Nano Ti, giving me the versatility to burn anything I want/have available. Thanks for the review, buddy! 👍

[@dansklrvids7303]

Grumpy Grunt same setup here - very versatile

[@alexandraacreator-art]

Thanks what a great product! I need one. I sent an e-mail to the Finnish company and the replied within 3 minutes!! wow, serviceminded...

[@ANACONDALR]

Thanks man look real good the tripod alcohol stove

[@richiehimes7990]

Thank you sir! I saw this on a one of your recent videos and did some digging for their website. With your stamp of approval, it's a go. Might be a challenge with my Stanley set but that’s why they make screening!

[@cgriggsiv]

Awesome little review on that alcohol stove stand

[@MO-xv1cz]

Strength and Honor - great review

[@robyndoby1722]

Hey Luke cool little stand hope you are well much love your way be safe have a wonderful evening

[@c4poa]

I'm not so sure about this stove but I did just get my swiss gel stove and used it for the first time and I think that one is going to work SWEET for my needs. Thank you!

[@ColHatley]

Thanks for sharing this alcohol stove stand. Appears to be something I could utilize, thanks to You, my Friend!

[@iDeist]

Great product. Ordering one for myself.

[@MYSTICFROG43]

Love this review of the little alcohol stove so great for cups of coffee or tea love it thanks you are awesome at reviews .:) Hugs to both you luke and Susie .:) Keep up great videos love them .:)

[@faithrada]

My fav. Go-to cooking method... for car-camping is my Trangia 25 cook kit... really great in windy conditions. Still, for a backpack situation .. I could see where this gadget could be very handy... it looks more stable than my pocket rocket .. which I have lost cups off, just don't forget your wind screen. Thanks for the review.

[@vagabondquerier9375]

Good as always. Thanks for the insightful and unbiased info.

[@johnpayne516]

Picked one of these up for 5 euro. While they are simple and do an okay job keeping your burner safely in place and a pot or kettle etc on top, they mostly don’t make sense as a solid purchase. In my opinion the pot supports aren’t that great and can slip off easy. It also has zero wind protection. It is also an awkward size for packing. In my opinion if you want a simple trangia stand that is light and cheap you should go for something like the bushbox pocket ultralight. Weighs like 70grams, has some wind protection (proper wind protection still needed), folds completely flat, no moving parts, doubles as a wood burning stove if needed, accommodates all pot sizes. I still like this mil-tec stove but i cant figure out where exactly it fits into a cook system. Nice video and review as always. Cheers from Sweden

[@jtaylorb88]

I love your channel and your presentation on products, even selling these items all day at REI I still enjoy your reviews.

[@chiefkirk]

Luke I did a video recently on an alcohol stove called a " Red Camp". Looks just like the Trangia stove but way cheaper. Comes with a really nice stand that when turned upside down will work for small cups. I've had great success with mine. Thanks for sharing brother.

[@timothychack9276]

Cool little product..

[@williamdevine9150]

Great idea wish I could find one locally.

[@kevindblew6822]

Try turning the legs back inward, like storage mode. Small cup = less tip risk. Should only need to extend device on the bigger vessels. Just an idea. Great looking product! Thanks for sharing.

[@Welshchris13]

I've the out D stove complete unit with that stand ..... best alcohol stove ever ....

[@wolfbatt]

Sportsman guide. Single man military tent. Under $100.00! Needs a review!

[@cctvspystore]

That's a nifty piece of kit yo

[@Paul-up3pb]

Thank you 👍. For small cups / mugs couldn’t you put a small square metal bush craft grill on top of it? (The kind that you use for the little wood burning fire box stoves?). I think those would hold a small cup just fine?

[@philsmith6583]

Have noticed Luke your watch, it looks very cool how about a reveiw on that , as most of us blokes are always on the look out for a good watch,lol great vid too

[@reidycruise]

Phil Smith I’m sure it looks like the one Brian from survival on purpose wears and did a review on pal

[@yanjijay6752]

Nice perfect for a cup of fresh coffee

[@thousandsuns]

Hey thanks that is a great option!

[@adventurebythemile]

This is probably a stupid question but some places don't allow fires. That seems to have a bigger firer than my little BSR gas stove. I guess I just dont understand why you would use that stove instead.

[@landonashby2029]

It does depend on regulations. Even here where you can use alcohol stoves if the Forest Service enacts a Stage 1 Fire Ban you may only use stoves that can be immediately shut off Like the small canister stoves. Stage 2 everything is banned. A lot of people use DIY alcohol stoves hiking because they are ultra light, easily made from food cans if lost or broken and the fuel is more readily available than fuel cannisters in some areas. I've used a Zelph Fancee Feast Stove for years. But, I live on the east coast and fire bans are a rarity in my area.

[@jamespatterson1433]

Wonder about some kind wire coil to make a top for smaller pots. Or bend the ends down some. But if you know your using it you will know what to bring. I have ever used those kind of stoves but have considered it. But wind is a problem with even small propane stoves. Great job on the review!

[@deanwood1338]

You can buy those little stands that sits directly on the rim of the Trangia for smaller pots… loads on Amazon

[@mccullochmotorsports]

I have to ask... What kind of watch are you wearing?

[@jwmmitch]

Can you turn it upside down for smaller pots? Does the alcohol burner fit under it, and the pot can sit on the cross bars that typically hold the alcohol burner?

[@ladyjaay6726]

Hi Luke. Thanks for this informative review. I like how you explained every portion of that stove..thinking about getting one. For 5 buck not bad. But of course with shipping its more. Overall great review Luke. Be safe out there.👍

[@walkerone9833]

Can the legs be turned inward like on the Firebox Nano stove. Wouldn't be well balanced but would that work for small pots?

[@roykinnaiii8690]

Looks like the legs are angled up if they are turned inward but if you were careful and bent the legs to 90 degrees that might work.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

I show that in the video, it doesn't work at all unfortunately. - Luke

[@roykinnaiii8690]

@@TheOutdoorGearReview It wouldn't unless you bent the legs down to make a 90 degree angle and then you might have to trim some off the ends of the legs.

[@walkerone9833]

@@TheOutdoorGearReview Hi Luke, you did show that in the vid but I have the bad habit of commenting before I watch an entire video. You did a nice job of showing the bent legs. I did post a second comment immediately after watching the remainder of your vid but it may have gotten posted out of order. I tried to correct my comment. It also has the purple circle with the W in it. ATB to you and your family!

[@jimf1964]

I made my own three leg, fold flat tripod for my Trangia, out of a stainless dollar store skewer, and some cable clamps. This is pretty nice though, and for $5? Not too bad.

[@andrewkarppinen4348]

Really cool item.

[@brucehardy1640]

The one thing is, if you order more than 1 item the shipping cost stays the same. So, if you buy more than 1 item, you can spread the $10 cost across these items.

[@landonashby2029]

I think it's an interesting product. I do have Trangias and I use them in my home when the power goes out. But if you're talking alcohol stoves for backpacking I think you'd be hard pressed to beat Zelph's Fancee Feast alcohol stove for weight and all round perfomance. No pot stand necessary. If you're even mildly handy you could make one yourself DIY.

[@bennyvoncannon197]

Landon agree when i use alcohol stoves its my Fancy Feast no stand no worries.

[@timchips6665]

hallo from germany👋 take a multitool ( in german: ZANGE) and bench the three stand a little down in an 90° Angle and it works for smaller cups👍 so Made i..

[@richiehimes7990]

Tim Chips666 Great tip! Thank you sir! 😎👍

[@marjiecleveland]

I like it. Worth $15!

[@rachaelwyatt754]

Hi Luke just a thought but how about adding the use of a small (4"square) stainless grill top to use smaller cups?

[@wicked1z]

Interesting idea, but I already have the Pathfinder stove, you think this would fit it?

[@karlmckernan4476]

What a great little thing. Can you turn the stand upside down so the smaller cup sits on the cross bars and the burner would sit on the ground. Great review. Cheers from Australia 👍🇦🇺

[@james20k50]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but could you flip the tripod "upside down"? Essentially using the supports for the alcohol stove to hold the cup? Then simply place the stove underneath?

[@eddiemason4316]

It looks as if you could turn burner stand upside down, place over alco burner and sit cup inside of stand to make single serving? Cool little unit.

[@nigelh3253]

Really great and thorough review of this piece of kit. Could you compare an alcohol stove with a propane/butane gas stove at some time? (like a boiling race) Seems the alcohol may not give out a lot of heat.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Good review, but not sure if has enough pros, but for 5 bucks it’s ok. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@compgutt]

Hey how are ya. Couldn't you just bend the top legs to 90 degrees to take the smaller cup. looks pretty easy to do. Thanks.....Damon from Australia

[@rockfish1104]

Hey Luke, what is the wristwatch you are wearing in this vid???

[@davidkermes393]

For small cups, try turning the tripod upside down, putting the burner underneath and resting the cup on the crossbars.

[@Diebulfrog79]

Luke, here is a old trick. take a piece of rabbit wire mesh place on top of the stove, then put the cup on the mesh. Not rocket sci.

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

That pretty much describes the stand that comes with toaks' alcohol stove. My current favorite! Except the wire on the toaks is stainless steal and very cleanly produced. (and thus expensive) Strong wire mesh would be simple, easy to replace/repair and very effective. great tip! thanks!

[@scottanthony1616]

Hello Luke, thank you for sharing this review, I just might have to purchase one an give it a try, have a wonderful week, take care and God bless you and your Family always. 🇺🇸🔥☕️👼🏻👼🏻

[@Wordsmyth8]

I like it. Do you know if you have to buy a particular brand of stove to make sure it will fit? If so, what brand? Thanks.

[@MAXCOBRALAZERFACE]

“Evernew Titanium Alcohol Stove Cross Stand” is the best pot stand I have used..

[@MikeyMantz]

Same!

[@farqitol]

Agree.

[@Techno_Nomadic]

Another Evernew Stove and Cross Stand here. Only thing I've run into is it can be a little tippy. @Charles McIver just put a piece of aluminum foil under the burner, it isn't just ground contact, but not reflecting the heat up. Titanium isn't the best thermal conductor, I've had less problems with wicking heat to ground since getting the Evernew burner.

[@turtlefootoutdoors6324]

Can you flip it over stove on a ground coffee cup on stand

[@samhenry472]

Luke, great vid, as always. What kind or type of alcohol do you use in this burner?

[@jpisme9082]

Neat design but a couple of handy rocks and any size cup or pot/pan will work. Think l will keep using free rocks.

[@mro4056]

I like the Tri-Rock idea....1, 2, ....3!

[@petersymons7817]

Thank u.

[@apocsurvival916]

Hell, I like it!!

[@thekitowl]

Great review. The only drawback for me is having to use a wind shield. I have a Nano & that needs a shield or you end up using more fuel than you should. So far I’ve found the small folding stoves from China work best as the sides shield the wind & you can put a mug on top as well as A kettle. Keep up the good work.

[@이진우-w2u]

이녀석 참 리뷰 앤더 장사 잘하는 녀석이네 라이더LEE

[@frugalmum7943]

Can you turn the legs in so it fits with smaller cup?

[@frugalmum7943]

OK, I need to watch and than comment. Lol.

[@linedwell]

I might get in just for the novelty factor. It looks so cool. But I use a Stanley adventure pot for water and I doubt it'll fit the top.

[@Techno_Nomadic]

Toss a piece of grid on top, like a mini grill. Don't know that I'd actually grill over an alcohol stove, at least not one with the jets that point up. But the grid would let you use the stanley.

[@05generic]

I use a homemade alcy stove that doesn't need a stand. If I had a Trangia type spirit burner I'd look elsewhere. I kinda choke at paying $15 for a stand. Actually I'd probably make one.

[@P_RO_]

Luke, I respect your excellent and honest "as-is" gear reviews, but you should consider covering simple modifications and fixes that improves things. This gear would be even better by simply bending the top 'legs' to be closer to a 90 degree angle; TBH I can't fathom why they don't build them that way! Gotta say I agree with you on this being worth the cost if you need such a thing.

[@Techno_Nomadic]

The legs are bent up so that smaller pots are more secure. If the stand isn't on level ground, things can slide around, at least with the slight upward bend, the pot has to move up, against gravity if it were to slide. If the legs were not bent exactly at 90deg and the pot's bottom perfectly flat, it would lose stability anyway. With just three points of contact, more of the heat gets into the pot. Closer to 90deg the arms would start blocking more heat.

[@titanpreparedness]

Awesome man.

[@jamesmullen3985]

very nice

[@GavTatu]

pot sizes.... just put a small grill, even like a computer fan grill, for smaller pots to sit on. simple solution.

[@bobjoncas2814]

..nice vid , great info.

[@ReagerNu]

I'm putting that on my x-mas wishlist. It looks nice.. I guess what.. I'm from europe..

[@crankyoldcanadian1307]

Looks cool I’ll stick with my propane canister stove! Good ole Canadian Tire product

[@halabujioutdoors]

Have one for many years. As Luke said, "simple and functional ". For $4.99, it's worthy, but for $14.98 (4.99 + 9.99 shipping), depending on how bad you want it. Tip for shopping at varusteleka.com : buy as much as your heart desires for one shipping, since shipping fee is $9.99 no matter how big your package is.😎

[@farqitol]

Yonghwan Yi Took the words out of my mouth.

[@heathschwab]

Yea that does seem nice. I was gonna say turn the legs in but yea I see that didn't work. But packs always got just little room. You think you could carry sheet of wire like chicken wire small enough to sit on top and add your smaller cup that's small enough. But guess depends what someone carries with the stove and cup and frame. But me I like but worth 15 not me being don't have the burner to use. If I used one uea be good to get thanks for the review. God bless

[@KISH351]

I'm looking at getting one in my EDC gear. Are wear the new Casio G-Shock Rangeman?. Please let me know. Great video Bro. Keep on rolling 👌 i

[@waynewatters9283]

It appears that it could be used for smaller pots if it were turned upside down and the legs turned in but not allowed to lock. Something to experiment with, eh?

[@thatrealba]

That actually looks like a nice little piece of kit. I wouldn't pick one up for $15 though.

[@throatnotchingtroutzzz6789]

Easy to make a little wind screen with some aluminum foil folded over, a few times, for strength, and then "wrapped" around pot and stove, if it is?

[@yovanleonardo9135]

that protrek must be very special until you decided to wear it, right luke? great stove btw!

[@kasiraki]

I am In Europe and will buy this one and see how can do to make it for smaller cups, and dissemble the legs so to pack it smaller

[@unpavedexplorer338]

Good review. I have a trangia stove and I have not found a stand for it that will accommodate a small cup. Hopefully, your viewers can provide some suggestions and you can share them with us with a review or two.

[@SFSideburns]

A cross stand is ideal for small cups. Look for "trangia cross stand" on Amazon.

[@RonGardener4142]

I made a kind of hybrid by cutting a hole in the base of an old hexamine stove which the burner fits into. It's a bit of a crude hack, but it's adjustable for different sizes of pot.

[@dragon3831]

I never owned an alcohol stove. I always make fires... yes even when I'm not supposed to. I'm very careful though, and now at the age of 55...I still never caught the woods on fire. Btw, I've been camping before I could walk.

[@oneeyedwillie1]

Amazon has a Yogogo folding three leg bracket portable alcohol stove burner. Looks just like the Mil-Tec Tripod, comes with the stove $18.99. Adding a small grate on top would take care of cup not fitting.

[@zdenekmarek3843]

Sure its worth 5Dollars I have used one many years and it will fit into a hobo fire made from the round stainless tallish pots from the Swedih Furniture Store and the legs will unfold inside the pot and fit into the holes made into the pot.Yes it then makes a wide cooking ring but two old tent pegs pushed across through the wide holes of the pot will support the maller cups etc. Yes it means that it stands tall with the burner high up in the Stainless Pot but two more tent pegs will pin it all to the ground.Further you stil can use the pot as a woodburner after the Alcohol runs out ? Hope this gives some ideas, PS our standa do not have the legs slopping they have 90Degree bent legs. Cot about 4US Dollar20cents. In Middle Europe CZ.

[@Prim--]

Good review Luke and I'm glad you received it as a gift. I don't think I would have a use for that stand. It's too restrictive. I will stick to using rocks for resting my cup or pot on while using a spirit stove. Have a good one. Looking forward to the next! Cheers!

[@BorealWoodsrunner]

could just use a small 5x5 grill for smaller pots

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

I've owned this for a year. Price & quality are good, as you say. But: - it doesn't work with my favorite 750/420ml titanium pot set - it's a lot bigger/heavier than say the stand that comes with the toaks alcohol stove and so it stays at home and doesn't get used.

[@kirkw1740]

I feel like that design could still be improved. A small built in windscreen around the outside would help direct the heat and cover up the those springs from the outside at least and a small fold out arm like you see on the gasifier stoves on the top bend in the leg would let you rest anything you like on it.

[@Techno_Nomadic]

Get a soup can the right size that fits just inside the legs, take off both ends with a can opener. Cut to height, make three slots where the legs come out, then on top either make four holes or cut four notches to lay two of those cheap steel "skewer" style tent pegs.

[@gazlyno]

Got mine on order in the U.K £4.39

[@ozdavemcgee2079]

I bought a 2 peice star thing from China on ebay for $1 AUD. Does same job. Ive seen these. But decided against because its so big. And my Trangia fits in 1 quart Australian, which has a pouch on side for a hexi stove, military water bottle pouch. Its just for coffees and I want it all self contained. Coffee time water bottle pouch 2. Its just too big for my liking. That being said, Id pay more if it pulled apart. Ie the legs had threads in them and it could be disassembled and packed flat 2 rings, 3 legs

[@MisterGames]

Did you count to three twice just to get more video time in? It has three legs, done. Anything else is redundant.

[@tpalshadow]

Could you just leave the legs turned in for a smaller cup? I realize you would lose a little stability but you could brace it if you absolutely had to.

[@mikehughes2183]

You would be better off with a shorter windshield and pushing it closer to the kettle, say with a 1/4 inch space.

[@benterwellen]

I ordered about a month ago still waiting........