TRANGIA 25 Detailed Review & Cook-Up I Gas & Alcohol Cook Set I 25 1 UL Storm Cooker

[@joshandsarahride]

Hey all, we're real big fans of all things outdoor cooking, so if you'd like to see more things like recipes, cook system recommendations etc. let us know below and we can share some more :) Cheers, Josh & Sarah

[@Sirrehpotsirch]

I'll add to the chorus! Love my Trangia 27! It's amazing how much extra fuel even the slightest amount of wind will consume through heat loss. By incorporating the wind protection and a stable pot stand so well, Trangia made an almost perfect system. I include the water kettle for true versatility. Problem I have with systems that have the gas canister underneath the pot are too tall to be stable on uneven ground. This is best for actual "cooking" rather than simply boiling water to dump in a freeze-dried pouch. I have several cook systems that work well for solo trips, but this is perfect for cooking for two, as well.

[@joshandsarahride]

They're pretty awesome aren't they. By far my favourite stove to cook on for it's easy. It is big but the fact the wind shield nests around the pots makes it worth the bulk :)

[@mygg15]

Great! Would love to see all of your plant-based recipes!

[@joshandsarahride]

Cool - we'll start to include some more :)

[@graugans]

Me too, I am looking for recipes with ingredients which do not need cooling

[@jspate61]

I recently purchased the 27 version with kettle and hard anodized pots and fry pan for bike touring (# philosophy of use). Love it to death. You two really nailed the pros and cons of the storm cooker. My main reason for buying mine was so that I could SAFELY cook within the confines of my tent vestibule. Sadly, everything here in Canada costs significantly more than in other parts of the world (weak CAD? perhaps). Love your channel - new subscriber. Cheers from Montreal QC (Canada)

[@joshandsarahride]

Hey Jeff, cheers for the watch. Glad we covered it well. As with a lot of reviews, as soon as it goes live we think of loads of others useful bits of info. Think we could chat for hours about stoves and Trangia! Out of interest, what made you go for the kettle version? We normally just boil in pots but aware the kettles are very popular.

[@jspate61]

@@joshandsarahride In my very humble opinion, the Trangia Storm Cooker system is custom made for bicycle touring (perhaps not so much for those intrepid "bike packing" sorts). Trangia has engineered a system that borders on perfection for those who actually want to "cook", as opposed to those who merely need to boil water. Everything nests together in an exquisit package that does not weigh a ton. Which brings me to the kettle, and why you should get one for your 25. It nests inside the pots when you pack it away. The burner fits easily inside the kettle, along with several other "bits and bobs" you might wish to bring along. It is by no means a necessary item, but there is something sooooo esoteric about it. It's so civilized, and just as cute as a bug for making tea or cowboy coffee. There's a damn good reason the folks in Sweeden make the silly things. For me, it's awesome for boiling water that I will need to pour (note the dead solid perfect our spout on the Trangia kettles) into a water bottle to help keep me warm during the cold Canadian nights. But ultimately, it's a 139 gm bit of decadent civilized luxury that I can enjoy every day on the trail. You should get one. You wont regret the addition to your kit. Note: I only use the meth burner (which I love).

[@joshandsarahride]

@@jspate61 Haha, wow, you've sold it to us! I definitely agree that it's close to perfection for food-loving tourers. And made to last too. Seems we're both big fans!

[@ianwoodzy638]

Been using my kettle for a few years and replaced a few times, anyone know how bad it is for aluminium poisoning?

[@thehairs1970]

I had one as a birthday present back in the 80’s. It here were only four variations in those days -25, 27 and both of these with K -kettle. I had the kettle which gives you a very cute but completely unnecessary kettle. Over 30 years later it is still going very strong. We don’t use it much now as it’s only a single person stove realistically. It didn’t have a hole for the gas in those days and the top half of the windshield didn’t fix on. This does make it easier to take the top off when warm. We are considering going back to a larger trangia now there are just the two of us as the kids don’t come on tours anymore and we don’t need the large pan set we used to use.

[@joshandsarahride]

The kettle seems to get a mixed reception. Some people seem to love it. For us, even though we do drink a lot of tea/boil water, we're happy just doing it in the pan. Probably not as efficient but prefer having more space in the pots for our cook gear. Do you think you'll go for the 25? We've found the 25 1 more than enough but it's worth looking at the other variation too, for non stick and lighter options.

[@joshandsarahride]

Awesome birthday present btw!

[@thehairs1970]

@@joshandsarahride They were de rigeur in my venture scout group. That and Beanfeasts! If you’ve never had one, you might have had a lucky escape.

[@joshandsarahride]

@@thehairs1970 haha, can't say I know what it is so I'm guessing we did. What is it?

[@thehairs1970]

@@joshandsarahride it doesn’t sound as bad as it was. A soya based dehydrated meal. Flavours - savoury mince, bolognese and chilli. Very good if you wanted to bung your system up for several days. Didn’t need to make use of outdoor facilities.

[@railwaystationmaster]

Superb breakdown of the legendary Trangia and the cooking demonstration was first class, not sure if Trangia have prevented other manufacturers from making a smaller version in titanium but if they made one themselves I feel certain it would be popular with weight weenies and gourmets alike , maybe a niche product trial run to test the market .

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you :) they do have the 27 series which is smaller, they recommend for 1-2 people but I find it tight for a bigger meal fro the two of us. Not sure if it come sin titanium though as they have a few models.

[@user-ew7ut2lu4u]

Bought my 1 and only ‘27 in 1978 - used excessively and continuously since on many, many trips around and about the various EU alps, hauled over all the big name passes. It is, to this day, entirely original, incl. strap and apart from a 5 yearly clean out of the burner holes with a pin and a multitude of dents entirely functional and perfect. Bikes come and go but the Trangia prevails.

[@Wrockyy]

Awesome video, from someone who has never used a Trangia, but has been considering one for longer cycling trips.

[@joshandsarahride]

Cheers Greg. If you like eating well on tours, I'd definitely recommend. And if you eat less/are cycling solo, you can always go for the smaller 27 series too.

[@chasingwind114]

Thanks guys, that was a great video, and helped me immensely. It's hard to visualise how new gear fits into your own set up, however the way you filmed and talked about the stove was relatable and clear, showing real-world use with great close-ups to see how well it works.

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks so much! Glad it was useful and hopefully it helped you to make a decision and show you the stove in real life!

[@welshpaddler]

I have had mine for 40 years plus and bombproof. usually used with car camping or canoe trips. I leave it at home for bike trips but for two it makes sense.

[@joshandsarahride]

Yep, big size wise, but split between the two the weight makes sense, or for the 27. Have you done paddle boarding camps? Wanted to this summer but never got round to it.

[@sg7392]

Good video. Get the multidisc is a cutting board pot keep warm lid and strainer all in one saves taking extras. Cheers Steve from Aus.

[@joshandsarahride]

We've not seen them but will keep an eye out. Always faff about straining with the lid!

[@davidjonathangudlaugson4768]

Yes please do a recipe book and video! And congratulations on your new house and address! [I look forward to meeting you in the UK when I get back.].

[@joshandsarahride]

Cheers David. Took some time, but finally got there :D

[@nicholasbirch9732]

Hi josh and Sarah. . Thanks for a great video

[@joshandsarahride]

Hey there Nicholas - thanks for watching!

[@jacc0placc0]

Ty for the review!

[@susangreenwell1431]

I’ve just found your channel and I’m loving it also love the cooking items 👋👋👋

[@outsideambition]

Thanks for this! I have the 27-7 and love it. Only ever used it for short backpacking trips but preparing for my first bikepacking trips and this is definitely top of my list for this out of the stoves I have!

[@joshandsarahride]

Awesome! What's the -7 part? I know there's lots of different pan materials and additions but not exactly sure of the -7. We also saw there's a Trangia multifuel burner too which is great for world tours. Just need to find a way to use it as a wood burner and you've ticked all the boxes!

[@outsideambition]

@@joshandsarahride agree, it’s the only downside of it! I believe they class it as a lighter kit as the pans are lighter and are anodised.

[@audrey3319]

Thank you! Saw your post on bicycle tour group. Having done just the jet boil limited to just water, ready to eat healthier. And yes, to recipes! From Michigan US

[@joshandsarahride]

@@outsideambition nice, will look into them. Good luck with the bikepacking trips. Any cool ride?

[@joshandsarahride]

@@audrey3319 hey Audrey, thanks for finding us. Jetboil is awesome for ready meals and brews but we always miss proper meals. Glad to help you find the Trangia!!

[@jkdurden]

Thanks for sharing a peek into your “kitchen”. I’m going to buy one of these today. :)

[@joshandsarahride]

Such a good cook system. Enjoy!

[@ZubiForce]

Thanks for the review!

[@davidjonathangudlaugson4768]

Thanks for this. Will get it, when back in the UK. Really excellent price for Swedish Kit. Swedish generally is very very high quality [in my experience].....but usually expensive. But this is very reasonable. One of the oddities of my Canada bike trips....I always carry a big axe....for chopping wood at Canadian campsites. Have tried hatchets, but it never works. I have a wonderful, comparatively lightweight axe at home [in Canada] and yes like you, nothing is more wonderful at the end of a long day, than a campfire. [But I only do this in Canada at campgrounds not Stealth Camping].

[@joshandsarahride]

Brilliant addition for bike tours if you enjoy a cook. 27 series if you want something smaller!

[@abchappell01]

This is the first time that I have seen one of your video presentations. I’m currently living in the United States of America. I must say that I truly enjoyed your presentation, and I am just dying to learn that recipe that you prepared. I am definitely going to find a treasure 25 stove system. It looks so practical and easy to use. With all the weather, changes and power outages that we experience during some of our storms, this is the perfect solution for preparing food. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us.😊

[@joshandsarahride]

Hey there, real glad it's been handy. Is definitely a good option for a cooking backup in the house!

[@AlanODuffy]

Just bought a trangia 25 … super informative production .. x

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks, hope it wa helpful 🙂

[@craigdann3954]

Just stumbled upon your page.. loved the first vid.. trangia.. ❤

[@danclements1990]

Thanks for the review!

[@sethm7761]

Would love some recipe videos! Cool stuff. I got the 27 for my fiancee and I -- hopefully it isn't too small

[@joshandsarahride]

They're coming! Imo, the 27 is plenty big enough for two cooking simple meals. If you're cooking lots of veg and different elements, it can get cramped. Enjoy!

[@EricAlainDufresne]

Nice video. I really like both my Trangia 25 and 27. Would love to see more of your ideas regarding what to cook in them: from single day drips to multi day ones. All the best!

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks Eric! We do actually have some recipe videos planned (we've got a whole website for outdoor recipes but haven't started the videos just yet 🙂). Coming soon!!

[@xtremeevo]

Great video guys. By any chance, do you know if the MSR Alpine bowls also fit with the Trangia coffee pot in there? Thinking of scooping them up myself for the Kit 💪🏽

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks! I'll be honest, I'm not sure as we haven't used the kettle. I would imagine it would be a pretty tight squeeze though. Good luck finding the right fit!

[@heidimarti814]

Hey, thank you for your Video. WE are going to start a bikepacking Tour with Out new trangia. WE are glad to Receive yout recipes. Thank you

[@joshandsarahride]

Happy biking. Recipes incoming 😊

[@eisvogel8099]

And please buy the original gas burner from Trangia. They are tested and safer than some (chinese?) knock-offs. Great video!

[@joshandsarahride]

This is the original Trangia gas burner :) Which I can imagine is better as the quality of their products is pretty high.

[@nicolarusso]

Great video. That meal looked delicious. I would love the recipe!

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks. It was real tasty and pretty quick too. Oil Onion 4 garlic cloves 1 red pepper Butter beans Fresh tomatoes Cayenne pepper Smoked paprika Garlic power Chipotle chili flakes A little stock Nooch Served with bread and butter Enjoy!!!

[@thehairs1970]

I just love watching your vids btw.

[@joshandsarahride]

That makes us really happy to hear - thanks!

[@WORRO]

Thanks for the video. Good info. Thumbs 👍🏻 up ~John

[@stuarthowe1044]

Billy can fir the 27 and 25 are useful over a wood fire

[@TamaraLR]

Josh and Sara, thanks for the video, well done😁🤗 ..I just bought the 25-0 one, can’t wait to give it a go on my bike rides this year..and hello from Petawawa Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 subscribed👍🏻

[@joshandsarahride]

Hey Tamara, glad we could help! Have you got any big trips planned for this year?

[@TamaraLR]

@@joshandsarahride hi, no big trips, just traveling around the area we live in...lots of beautiful places to visit ..

[@joshandsarahride]

@@TamaraLR always nice to stay local too. Helps you appreciate your local landscapes!

[@Kang_Guru.]

@@TamaraLR Good day mam, I just subscribed to your channel! Cheera!

[@TamaraLR]

@@Kang_Guru. thanks so much, it’s appreciated..🤗😁👍🏻

[@colinootnaboot8256]

Remember to add 10% water to the meths to stop pans from sooting up.

[@joshandsarahride]

I didn't actually know this. Thanks for the tip!

[@anonymous4201]

New to the channel, excellent video. Just getting into bushcraft and purchased the trangia stove now considering the duossal cook set. What wood stove do you use? Issue with wood stove is that can’t control the heat so difficult to cook without burning food, what’s your thought on it? Thanks

[@joshandsarahride]

Hi :) Glad you found us and enjoyed the video. Yes as you say wood can be a bit tricky to control the temperature, this is also the case with meths. So, I recommend not cooking on wood if possible with dishes that need a long, slow cook. If I'm making a pot of food and cooking on a wood stove I make sure to stir it more regularly so it doesn't burn. For a woodstove, we use the Bushbox XL or the vargo wood stove. I'll link our review of the bushbox below :)

[@joshandsarahride]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYSyfph4r7Z6rJI

[@leemassey7598]

Great video, and a great hat Josh! Can I ask where you got it from 😊

[@joshandsarahride]

Ha, cheers Lee! It was a present from Sarah but interestingly we saw it being sold over Christmas at the Cambridge market. Lots of different colours too

[@colingilbert2808]

If you rub fairy liquid on the underside of your pans before you cook , the soot just rinses off after 👍

[@thehairs1970]

Thinking of your broadband, do ‘Airnet’ service that area? They advertise here in rural Devon as being a solution…

[@joshandsarahride]

Hmm, we've not actually looked into them but will take a search today. Thanks! So far it's looking like EE for phone and broadband and then Three for mobile broadband because the home broadband won't be days enough...

[@Kang_Guru.]

thanks fo your honest review! Trust me, Trangia is the best compact cooking system. I mean, you can mount Evernew stove in it, Goshawk, Boundless Voyage, Trangia off course. Mount some gas stove in it, whether it's made of Trangia or Naturehike. Mount some multifuel stove in it, I've tried: MSR Dragonfly, Primus Omnilite-Ti, and I saw some users mount MSR XGK-EX, MSR Whisperlite, Primus Omnifuel, Optimus Polaris, Optimus Nova, Optimus Nova+, Soto Stormbreaker, countless of multifuel stoves. And my favorite is: wood. For eco reasons, I burn garbage in it to boil water, Don't forget to always clean the soots afterwards :) I've tried Vargo Triad, the Evernew cooking system, the DIY CHS cooking system, SOTO, MSR, Snowpeak and lots of lots various cooking systems. Trangia was my first choice, and then after years of journey, Trangia is my final choice. The perfect Trangia for me would be the Duossal, with all the outside of the pans being hard-anodized, and the windshields fully hard-anodized.

[@Kang_Guru.]

I liked your content! I'm immediately subscribed!

[@joshandsarahride]

Really love the Trangia systems. There's a reason we keep coming back to it! I do wish there was a Trangia option that allowed meths, gas but also wood too. Found any options like this?

[@Kang_Guru.]

@@joshandsarahride by `meths`, do you mean `methanol` a.k.a alcohol? Yeah, Trangia 27 and 25. There's a mid size of a decent hole in the lower windshield that allowed us to insert small pieces of wood. After using Trangia 27 HA from 2015, I sold it at 2019 because I think it was too heavy. But then the journey continue, until I bought a Trangia 25 at 2021 for my MSR Dragonfly. And also I used to burn small pieces of wood in this Trangia 25. I mount my DIY CHS stove in it. And yesterday I bought a Trangia 27 Duossal. Because I've tried teflon non stick, ceramic nom stick, titanium non stick, alunium HA, all is scratched and all is not perfectly non sticking. Also, because I'm camping on Mountain Ciremai, where the wind can flatten tents, a stormproof cooking system is needed. I've tried various types of cooking system, but Trangia is the most versatile compact cooking system I've found so far. I tried MSR Windburner, but it's good only to boil water.

[@joshandsarahride]

@@Kang_Guru.Yes, I meant alcohol. We've not tried using wood as I heard the metal was too thin and would warp. Did you have any issues? Big hello to Indonesia friend!

[@Kang_Guru.]

@@joshandsarahride Hey! How did you know I'm an Indonesian??? 😆 Ah yes, I've mentioned Mountain Ciremai, you have a good research habit 😄👍 About burning wood with Trangia 25, yes of course!!! My Trangia Windshield was deformed but not too extreme, wkwkwk. It was deformed enough to prevent the saucepan from fitting in properly, wkwkwk. I just need a little muscle to readjust it to the original form, almost, hahaha. It's still asymmetric though.

[@edzeppelin933]

Looks great. Would love the recipe!

[@joshandsarahride]

Sure, here ya go: Oil Onion 4 garlic cloves 1 red pepper Butter beans Fresh tomatoes Cayenne pepper Smoked paprika Garlic power Chipotle chili flakes A little stock Nooch Served with bread and butter

[@BinManSays87]

If anyone is looking for a cheap cook system I'd highly recommend getting a used trangia because my 30 year old second hand 27-6 is still going strong granted it might have a few new bits like billy pot, multi disc, plate and burner but it was only like £20 and it looked amazing after I polished it all up and seasoned the pan

[@joshandsarahride]

Always a good sign when gear can get passed on. Facebook and eBay are filled with used Trangia bits for spares. Happy camps!

[@andrewvickers4487]

I've been checking this stove out for the first time, I love the pluses especially with the alcohol burner, thanks for this helpful review. I'm aware of the main differences between gas and alcohol burners but have you by any chance done much cooking with the alcohol one? Any big pointers/tips with that burner in this stove?

[@johnw2758]

Filling the alcohol burner to the max we got a burn time of 1 hour !! Learning to set the simmer ring can be a little tricky. We regularly use ours to cook things in the back yard, it's a great system. Buy the 25 (the larger set) rather than the 27, we also bought the Trangia Triangle and use this to boil the kettle for a brew whilst cooking on the 25. There is also a pot stand available (about £9) which allows you to use smaller pans/cups.

[@andrewvickers4487]

@@johnw2758 Much appreciated. I'm liking the mighty triangle for a brew. Cheers guys

[@joshandsarahride]

We actually use alcohol more than gas as it's lighter. But yes, not as easy to control (the simmer ring isn't the easiest). Also, the flames are a little bigger so it's less suited to cooking in a tent. We still do in bad weather but are cautious. Happy cooking!

[@90kiwi]

When using the frying pan as a lid for the pans, the safe and correct way to use it is for the flat side to the pans, not with the sides of the frying pan over the pots. This allows for the easy removal of the frying pan using the handle in the correct way (not upside down!). I have seen accidents happen with the whole Trangia being tipped over when trying to remove the lid as you’ve demonstrated 🙁 Trangia actually show the correct way of using the frying pan as a lid in their own video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHrMpYt4a51_jsk

[@joshandsarahride]

AHH, interesting. We've not had any issues tipping over but it does make sense. Thanks for the tip!

[@razbiton173]

Is the trangia gas burner loud? I have pocket rocket 2 and it is loud as a rocket… lol

[@joshandsarahride]

No it's not very loud 🔥

[@kingmohamed5217]

How long does a gas canister last?

[@joshandsarahride]

Very difficult to say because canister sizes change and depends on how strong a flame/how much wind/how efficiently you use it. But, I would say for a standard 230g cannister you should get about at least 5 days use for breakfast and dinner cooks of modest size.

[@sg7392]

Till it's empty.

[@kowalski363]

Could I get the recipe please

[@joshandsarahride]

Sure this is a link to it veggievagabonds.com/vegan-creamy-lentil-pasta/

[@hazelisaacs2201]

Please please please don’t put music over the top of talking. It’s fine to fill in gaps during video montages but for many people, such tinny repetitive constant “musica generica” makes it impossible to hear or concentrate on what you are saying. I stopped watching at 50 seconds.

[@joshandsarahride]

Sorry that the music made it difficult to hear. This is an older video and something we've taken on board, so more recent videos don't have the background music to make it easier to here. Thanks for the feedback :)

[@Bulten1973]

Swedish army have a one man version. Oval shaped.

[@luped.5581]

right now, it's 120 USD $ for some reason.

[@ianwoodzy638]

Been using my kettle for a few years and replaced a few times, anyone know how bad it is for aluminium poisoning?