Trangia Alcohol Stove Tips

[@taefer7437]

Haha nice video. I have used a very similar burner when I was in the army. Some of these things may be obvious but still good to keep in mind. - Remember that the whole burner stays warm for a while after the fire is out, so it's good to turn it off as quick as possible to save fuel and then wait for it to cool down before putting on the lid with the o-ring (while making eating or whatever). Heat is enough to damage the o-ring if not immediatly then over time. And also to hurt your fingers. - If you burn yourself rinse the burn area with cold water for a little while. A long while if you burn yourself a lot, your can still be hot from the heat and cooling it down prevents further damage. - Sometimes the flame is not visible when lighting, it takes a little time to light up. - Get a good flask to keep the fuel in and also pour. Getting alcohol on your skin is quite dangerous when cold as it evaporated and cool the skin very fast. And of course you don't want to light yourself on fire. It's also a good idea to wear gloves when working directly with metal when cold. - Disregarding the previous tip some alcohols are a great cleaning agent especially for soot. Use a rag! - Practise beforehand to put your stuff together and apart and how to operate it. The only thing more dangerous than a fool is an unprepared fool. Happy adventuring! Also your videos are a lot of fun!

[@HardyBunster]

I have been using trangia for over 40 years it’s funny watching beginners like this. I remember burning a tent down with one. 😲

[@kanoschallenge]

hero

[@richardbarrett2317]

Hold the striker close to the stove and put the firesteel rod tight against it, then pull the rod away from the firesteel - don't push the metal striker along the rod instead. Why? If you pull the rod backwards the hand holding it is going away from the fuel/stove so isn't going to knock it over, nor get covered in fuel and set on fire. The hand holding the striker remains close to the stove but doesn't move towards it so again doesn't knock the stove over or get covered in fuel doing so. The sparks will go from the striker a short distance to the stove and light the fuel and there's no wafting hand movement that'll maybe put the flame out. A simple tip from Pom-land.

[@BikerBits]

Thanks mate! :-)

[@rickmortyson4861]

I always use my lighter for that. Way faster for me. Striker is more of a fire maker for me

[@marzsit9833]

love my trangias, been using them for decades and it really is the best stove system around. i really like the stability, it's very difficult to tip over a 25 or 27 and the pots and pans are held in the windscreens very securely. the alcohol burner does take some getting used to, but after you've used one for awhile you'll learn just how much fuel to put in the burner to cook whatever you're cooking, i've got it down to the point that my food is done just before the fuel in the burner is exhausted. my favorite way to adjust the simmer ring is with a pair of bamboo chopsticks with the tips sanded to fit in the rivet hole and the hole on the other side of the blade, with some practice i can adjust the opening in a few seconds with one hand while holding the pot or pan with the other. bamboo doesn't burn easily and is very lightweight. the heat from the alcohol burner is soft, not as hot as a gas stove but that is a plus when doing actual cooking, not just boiling water. you can literally cook just about anything in a trangia without scorching or burning it, even when using the plain aluminum pots and pans if you do it properly. for political and religious reasons worldwide, pure ethanol is extremely expensive due to excessive sin taxes placed on it or it simply is not available. pure ethanol burns completely clean with no soot, but in most cases it's not practical to use. various countries have their own versions of contaminated ethanol, another volatile solvent is added to make the ethanol poisonous but then it can be sold at a reasonable price but the contaminant added makes it burn dirty and sooty... in some places pure methanol is available, which is already poisonous so it's available at a good price and does burn clean with no soot. i use methanol in my trangias, the easiest way to get it in the usa is in the form of a fuel additive called heet which comes in a yellow plastic bottle and is sold at automotive parts stores and gas stations as well as large stores like walmart. i have tried adding water to bad alcohol to make it burn clean, but it never works.

[@snapdragon6601]

That's probably because no matter how much water you add to make it cleaner, it's not the water that will be burning, no matter how much or how little you add. Although, if you keep increasing the amount of water it will eventually get to the point where it's just too diluted to start burning at all. The fuel could be cleaned up by performing a fractional distillation and then drying the desired fraction to remove any traces of water but it would probably be more work than it's worth.

[@onseki1774]

It's very difficult to find cheapish fuel in the US, surprisingly. Not unattainable by any means but denatured alcohol is like $10-14 for a little jug at the hardware store. Everclear would work but it's too expensive. Heet is only sold in tiny 12oz bottles, but the plus side is you can pack those little bottles and use them. Kind of hilarious how different countries regulate and tax these relatively benign alcohols

[@kgilliagorilla2761]

@@onseki1774Heet for the win!

[@dorritsmedsgard5900]

A hot Trangia pot looks exactly like a cold Trangia pot....

[@bentalley7277]

LOL

[@pedroclaro7822]

A lesson learned the hard way 😂

[@cycletouringoz5760]

😂

[@boblem5994]

When I'm funked out I speed watch your video till I'm at the finger burning moment and life is all good again. Love this video. Love my Trangia!

[@I_Am_Michael]

so I see you still need adult supervision for your own safety.

[@BikerBits]

LOL :-)

[@jamesevans164]

@@BikerBits Don't we all...

[@sabinekatsavrias4422]

lol

[@Abyss.8]

Hahaha 🤣

[@pootlingalong8928]

:)

[@shellieperreault6262]

Thank you for speaking clearly and not having noise or music in your video. This is the eighth video I've had to watch, and you've finally explained what that flappy ring thing is for! 😊

[@BikerBits]

My pleasure! 😀

[@jamesevans164]

Small burns... The oil that's behind our ears is a great instant relief to minor burns. As an old Boilermaker... trust me. jimonabuell Outback Australia. Yes we have all done that Mark!

[@tonywalker2372]

Enjoyed the review but i am a committed Trangia user anyhow. Tip, do not leave the strap buckle on top as it will likely mark the pan bottom when packed away in a pannier for hours whilst travelling. Before packing the burner away i always drain it then light the residual to dry it out.These points may have already been pointed out but couldn't be bothered to read all the comments. Will have a look at your other stuff. Cheers from Tony in the UK.

[@Malin01Borg]

Saliva is the best remedy for burns, and it is always at hand. I have never gotten a blister since I learned this. Just put some on the burn as fast as possible and keep the area moist until it doesn't hurt anymore. Great tips on the Trangia. Thanks!

[@stetomlinson3146]

Thanks for your video. Can I suggest the following from many years of Trangia cooking. 1. Buy a single heat resistant glove. They cost unto a fiver from a supermarket and weigh next to nothing. Saves all the juggling with hot equipment and skin grafts! 2. If you want to roast something utilise the slightly larger pot and the use the "frying pan" lid as your oven top. 3. When you've finished cooking use the control top to cover the ring and leave it for about half a hour to cool before packing away. 4. leave one of the pots behind and save a couple of ounces! The kettle, 1 pot and the lid are more than enough for a decent camping set up. 5. buy one of those long gas lighter jobs you use in a kitchen. You can then light it with the ring in situ, or wear the oven glove from tip 1! Tangias are a fantastic set up when you get used to them and you can do anything you can do on a wood stove, but you don't have to wait for it to get going. I set up my stove and while the water is boiling for my brew I set up my tent. That way, if it's raining I've got somewhere sheltered while I drink my tea. Happy cooking!

[@TR4zest]

The tip about 10% water in the fuel is also printed on the yellow bag you store the spirit burner in. I thought you were going to burn the man cave down when picking up the lit burner, twice. The frying pan also acts as a pot lid.

[@ImCarlTanzler]

I thought he was going to burn it down several times too. A lot of not-so-smart practices happening in this video lol!

[@stationplaza4631]

Me too. I shuddered when he started moving the burner with tongs while it was still alight.

[@jm-bv1wh]

I think that this is the most enjoyable video I've ever seen on youtube. I learned a lot, had a good laugh, and took my mind off the pandemic. Thanks!

[@strongbear9304]

I watched your video, (it popped up as a random video) and had to smile. I’ve burnt my fingers a time or two myself when I was younger (will be 71 years old in a month). Anyway I read through the comments a bit and hadn’t seen the suggest, so May I add the following 1. Place a small magnet on the lid of the simmer ring-use any metal spork or tool to remove it or twist the tool to adjust the ring. If your Spork is titanium, wrap a small amount of small gauge wire around the handle end. Has worked quite well for me for about a decade now. Take care, Bob PS: I subscribed

[@BikerBits]

Bloody Brilliant idea... Thanks! 👍

[@strongbear9304]

@@BikerBits well, fair Dinkum at best.

[@CuriousFocker]

Searching for info on the Trangia Alcohol Stove, I came across your channel. You are hilarious - I loved your video. Not only did you make me subscribe to your channel and thumbs up this video, I also ordered my own Trangia stove. Thanks Mark, keep up with the videos :)

[@markperry4474]

Suggestion for making an oven. Put the saucepan into the stove, like you did first time, and then use the frying pan as the lid. That way the pot is down into the flame and will get hot around. If you do it the other way around (fry pan on top of stove, with saucepan as a lid) the bottom will get hot, but not the sides (as heat is deflected by the fry pan away from the pot. Just a thought to try.

[@pedroclaro7822]

Nice! Could work well with the two pots as well, with the frying pan on top. Maybe it can work for both a dry and steam baking. I use it for steam baking but yeah, alcohol doesn’t get hot enough to melt aluminum

[@eken81]

I am a noob when it comes to this. Got a Trangia for use in case of a longer power outage. The simmer-ring.... Saw one use the handle that the stove comes with and pushed against the ground or something. To adjust it. This clip gave me the idea to get some metal tongs.

[@theferalscot5468]

2 tips for you my friend, when lighting any spirit stove simply dip a twig into some fuel and then light the twig and use it to light the stove. Another one I use is when I go camping is take 1 heavy duty garden type glove with me, it's great for handling hot pots and firewood etc.

[@SFSideburns]

Avoid putting an empty pot on a flame. The pot may warp and if it is coated the coating may get damaged.

[@BikerBits]

Fair enough! Thanks :-)

[@Chokladpudding36]

Biker Bits it can even melt the pot if you dont have anyhing in there. Those are not ment to be used as a stove but for boiling or frying.

[@saaroutdoor6749]

I agree with that....coated empty pots on the flame is not good

[@BurntWeeny435]

I learnt this the hard way. I thought I would preheat the frying pan to prevent my bacon sticking to it and it warped pretty fast. Not really sure how to fry stuff in the uncoated frying pan, any tips?

[@iwan-teamloz]

Agreed, I had an aluminium mess tin melt through on a hexamine stove when I let it boil dry and I wasn’t paying attention.

[@lonmorgan3049]

the human touch, thats what makes your vids so great.

[@BikerBits]

LOL :-)

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

HUman touch = getting hurt

[@simondean9127]

I had a play with my trangia today, my idea was to see burn time with same amount of fuel (20ml meths) with the simmer ring off and on in different positions. I quickly discovered burn time doubles (heat output halfs) when simmer ring is on in completely open position. Fyi my 20ml lasted 9 mins off, 18mins on fully open. When i tried ‘tuning’ the simmer with the top it pretty much always went out. This was indoors with no crosswind, and stove is already warm by this point. It would have no chance outdoors. I realise now that the simmer top has a slide open as it is supposed to be used open, and the outer edge of the slide becomes a handle. It basically has 2 burn options, burn or simmer.

[@marzsit9833]

not true, i frequently use the simmer ring between 1/4 and 2/3 open when cooking delicate things that i don't want to burn. with the simmer ring fully open it still produces a lot of heat...

[@suemcfarlane4199]

If all else fails read the instructions my father used to say

[@bevanbest2619]

Mark. you can create a pot lid by putting the pot in as normal then turn the frying pan upside down and put it on top.

[@BikerBits]

Yeah have lots to learn... getting heaps of tips like this! Thanks :-)

[@brendenvosper7772]

To light, smear a bit of metho up the side of the burner. Helps with lifting with a cigarette lighter. Never screw the lid on while hot. It will cool and vacuum the lid shut. You will need tools to break the seal again. The best part of a trangia is the wind guard. Not a lot of heat does the business.

[@Nostrildomus]

Most everyone carry's a new pair of mechanics gloves with . I wonder if you should store them in this kit ? Lots of good tips when doing your presentations , gets us all thinking . Thanks everyone . . .

[@henriettethiim]

OMG! You make the best reviews! First the pankcakes - now this! I love it! Never go for perfection, be real! I am a fan!

[@trevorzzealley2670]

I bought my Trangia stove 40 years ago (1981). Used it snow camping a lot. And to make the metho last & easy lighting I`d fill it & you will notice the level drop quickly then top it even several times to get maximum fuel . Lighting it was easy then . To snuff it I`d just flip the lid (frypan) Takes a few seconds. Always had riggers gloves after I lost my handle in the snow. They are a great stove .

[@joannedickinson8805]

Great video. I just bought a Trangia . Thanks for the tips! Sorry about the burn. Been there but with my rocket stove. I bought some leather gloves for protection for handling hot pots and pans.

[@DarkAngel-ry2pm]

To avoid the black sooty mess on the bottom of your cookware, I find using Methyl Hydrate far better. no black yuk. Can be found as gas line antifreeze, or as a paint thinner (If you like the bigger bottles as I do :) ) Burns far cleaner than the other alcohol fuels that I have tried.

[@hfortenberry]

When you get a nasty burn like that, you want to instantly stop what you are doing and go put those fingers on ice! Keep the ice on the burn for at least 15 minutes to pull the heat out of your skin. Then, after that, slice open a large aloe vera leaf and wrap it around your burn. Keep the aloe vera on the burn for at least 30 minutes, moving it around to feel the coolest areas. It feels really good and soothing. This process will make it heal MUCH faster and leave a very small scar or no scar at all. I did this during college when I picked up a bunson burner with my bare fingers! What an idiot! OMG it was so HOT!!! The chemistry teacher had some ice and aloe vera and we instantly put it on there and it was like a miracle. Ever since then I have always made sure I have plenty of aloe vera around, at least 2 or 3 plants. Thank you for the video!

[@ScooterJammer]

G'Day Mate! I watched your review of the Trangia Stove and found it helpful and etremely entertaining. I laughed so hard I almost peed myself. Brother, I wasn't laughing at you, I was laughing with you. I can assure you I've picked things up that I know a burning hot before. It's like what you 'see' with your eyes overwhelms what you know with your mind. Too, funny! Loved the Vid!

[@dodibenabba525]

😂😂 hope you're ok bro. I felt sorry for you right up until the carpet incident....then I couldn't help it! 😂😂😂 We've all been there!

[@Frekeldstqrr]

Yeah g'day mark, Dave here from Tassie... I reckon it would probably make a good overnight camping stove alright, but I couldn't justify spending $199 dollars on that..... much much prefer the little cooker I bought from your sight for practicality and mostly cost.... cheers

[@BikerBits]

+David Oleary Yeah they are a great stove but me too... I'll stick to the gas stove. Thanks :-)

[@malbig2344]

Great video. I've just bought my first Trangia online, The real pain is it has no hole for the gas and there is no lock on the wind-shield to the pot holder, but a question you guys might be able to help me with is the best way to refill the burner when your cooking, do you have to wait until its cool or can you just go ahead and pour the fuel in.

[@ffaubert1]

Great video Mark. I was thinking, 'Oh, he won't try to move that pan with his bare hand'. Shows what I know. Anyhow, rubbing a thin coat of liquid dish soap on the bottoms of the pans and kettle will not only reduce the soot, it will make it super easy to clean afterwards. Just a thought. Have fun and stay safe(ish).

[@ayakashi_ii]

Nice video :) What might be of use is a pair of oven mitts. We all have them in our kitchen but forget to include them in our survival / outdoors gear setup. Heavy duty work gloves might work as well (depends on thickness, material etc) but oven mitts are a lifesaver.

[@paulb7200]

Fair play on you for leaving the finger burning and carpet burning in mate. That was hilarious. Reminds me a bit of Frank Spencer, a comedy character in the uk series “some mother’s do ave em”

[@taavinen]

Great video. Just purchased this set up for an 18 month bike touring trip. Covered everything I wasn’t sure about 👍🏼

[@taavinen]

@Hin Håle really well. Haven’t had a problem with it. Though I prefer a gas set up over metho burner for faster boil and better heat control 👌🏼

[@neridaduncan2710]

before putting pots and pans over a flame, rub them down with soft soap. The soot comes off very easily.

[@iandavey3785]

I love that test that you just did we all make mistakes and what you just did with your fingers is probably something that I would have done as well to be honest. Top top video mate love it.

[@catharina5495]

Great video with much humour. Good of you to make all these beginner mistakes so we can learn from them. Many thanks!

[@smujiodome]

Greetings from Scotland. I've been using a Trangia for 39 years and still learned a thing from this video. One tip I'd like to pass on is that they are originally designed to be used with the purple Methylated spirit. The new Bi Ethanol fuel burns far too hot. The flame burns wild and I've found it difficult to control. The meths is a more stable and usable fuel.

[@BikerBits]

+Bluesky Thanks heaps mate! :-)

[@namesashhousewares8337]

you are like the clumsiest reviewer i have ever seen 😂 watched the pancake video and had to laugh so hard. good content

[@byroncrump4390]

Mark a tip when using ferro rod, try pulling the rod while keeping the flat steel thingy still & close to the target be it trangia or kindling. It seems to send more sparks accurately at the target, works better I reckon

[@BikerBits]

Thanks mate!

[@210gaz210]

one good thing about trangia is that you can buy parts seperatly, i brought the cheepest version of the 27 and brought the none stick frypan seperatly you can also get new rubber 'O' rings. what i do with the un used fuel after cooking is heat water for cleaning. The fuel is cheep as chips never pour it back into the fuel bottle it is a unnesesary hazzard. I like the tip with the simmering will give it a go. Thanks for shareing

[@seheabol]

You might be able to use some spring loaded paper clips to keep the top on the oven. I can’t tell if the lip is rounded. May not work if so. But I saw a guy use 2 stainless dog bowls where the lip juts out but isn’t rounded. Then he used the clips to hold them together and a makeshift foil bowl sitting on that trivet. Thanks for the great video!!

[@paulheart320]

Start with the small pot big pot becomes lid, lid becomes 2nd pot, frying pan becomes lid. Is the mantra I was taught.

[@frugalmum7943]

Burn aid is a useful first aid item for man sheds. Great video, thanks for showing the human side :)

[@andypandy.]

I'm so glad you left that in....... so real that it hurts my sides :-)

[@BikerBits]

LOL... my pleasure! :-)

[@meadowlarkgal23]

Enjoying every moment of your channel. Thanks for the cautionary tale, Mark. I will use a silicon pot gripper to handle the pots when I am cooking. Hope your hand is better now.

[@eumaeus]

Hey from England. You're crazy moving burning meths around but a thoroughly entertaining video. OK some tips in the burner. Rub olive oil on the o ring to preserve the rubber. Don't use the simmer ring unless it's required. When it is, present this before adding to a burning flame. Triang provide an alternative base. It's made from aluminum in which the stove sits. This also holds your pans off the heat. My kit is far more compact. I can't imagine carrying all this in a backpack. Oh yes, certainly use water with your meths. Ratio 1:10. Is perfect. If camping in snow, you'll have issues lighting meths, so I deliberately spill a little on the outer lip which will light then ignite the burner proper.

[@EattinThurs61]

eumaeus That is what the rim is for Also makes för easy lighting .

[@psoostero9688]

I just got mine and it really is a beautiful little system. I didn’t get the kettle, but that is next! Love the video.

[@tphvictims5101]

Sweet Kit. Never say it’s hot. Always say it was Heavy, that’s why you dropped it.

[@Radoslaw731]

How it was suposed to be heavy when its empty 🤣😂😃

[@RJrigges]

Have you tried the MSR REACTOR PO? Would love to see what you think to that

[@BikerBits]

+RJrigges No I haven't mate! :-)

[@samsmith8870]

I don't think it's supposed to be loose because both it and the cap help keep any remaining fuel from leaking out. If it leaks inside the cap, it'll be messy.

[@phillipgreen59uk]

Wow, that made me belly laugh! 😂 I'm a Brit and I don't know why but your Ozzy accent just did it for me. Reminded me a little of Rolf Harris (in better days). So entertaining! About the simmer ring, wouldn't it be easier to adjust it before placing it on the burner? ie. Allow the liquid to boil, without the simmer ring and then fit it using the tongues. Obviously experience will guide the pre-adjustment. Just a thought. Thank you for brightening my day! 👍😁

[@cruisin650]

When I bought mine I also bought the gas burner attachment you speak of. It boils and cooks much better than using the spirits. So glad I bought it. Are you interested in trying/getting one? Can always bring up with me next I'm in Bendigo :) I should really get into cooking more with it and learning more about using it correctly though. It's a great accessory to have on the road when you use it properly.

[@beerhunter272]

I suggest trying a striker used to ignite acetylene torches. They're roughly 6" long, so obviously takes up more room than a Ferro rod, but the reach and concentrated spark pattern prevents skin burns and ignites the fuel in one strike.

[@DaveOfAmerica]

Half way through the video I wondered how many times this guy had burned himself already. Thanks for showing the good with the bad. Pretty funny. I will say though for that type of burn, put some regular yellow mustard on it right way. Rinse and reapply every 30-45 minutes for a few hours or until the pain subsides. Works like a charm and I have no idea why.

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

It's more or less standard practice where I come from to carefully wiggle the simmer ring up and down on a new stove until it's to your liking and then there is a little notch on the small "handle" part the you can get out of the way of the catch on the bottom part of the mechanism by bending the correspondin part of the simmer ring slightly upwards. It's non-destructive if you're gentle and leaves the simmer ring to where you can just push it arounds to your liking with the pot grabber without the whole thing rotating or getting stuck on that small catch or protrusion if you want to completely cover and extinguish the flame. No need to start drilling and introducing clunky screws and other metals ... I never bring extra tongs, you can extinguish it easily while it's in if you fix it so it doesn't catch on the "grabby bit".

[@nseight]

whynottalkikeapirat Hi :-) I love this tip* Thank you very much for taking the timr to share* Sending best & well wishes from Scotland*

[@chrisboorman7290]

Sorry you burnt your fingers and all but that was one of the funniest things I've seen! I literally had tears coming out of my eyes when you picked the pot off the floor! If it's any consolation I did exactly the same with a Bunsen burner stand at school. Somehow it wasn't so funny that time though...

[@jefferynordgulen4436]

Tip on using fire steel;. Hold the striker and pull the fero rod back. Everyone holds the rod and moves the striker. This makes it hard to get all the Sparks in one place.

[@kelvinm560]

I've watched this video so many times and it still makes me laugh :)

[@OysterPir8]

I DO wish the bowls seated better on top of each other the way you had it (top to top) or the smaller bowl seating on the larger with some sort of a lip so you could use it as a double boiler. I have used it to make cheese fondue but with the steam, the upper bowl kind of slides around. I also question the integrity of aluminum on an open flame with nothing inside (when being used for an oven.) I wish the whole setup was titanium.

[@BikerBits]

Cool Bananas! :-)

[@Kado244]

Just FYI putting a empty pot on the stove can damage the pot from the heat without anything in the pot/pan. Keep up the good videos tho 🤣

[@marzsit9833]

his pans are hard anodized, they are ok with the amount of heat he subjected them to. no coatings or paint or anything to burn off.

[@deano386]

My little trangia burner is splitting around its seems, about 8 years old but used like 6 or 7 times, what causes that to happen? Most people say they have had there's forever!

[@luped.5581]

3:00 I literally just pick up the simmering lid, by the clip, then I push it against something.. to close it... to open it more, I hook it on something, and pull it. If I had to, I grab it with my camp kitchen rag. why is this so hard???

[@Liberty4Ever]

After using my homemade ultralight pop can alcohol stoves, I finally bought a Trangia alcohol stove knock off for ultralight ADV motorcycle camping this summer.

[@marcomac8824]

Entertaining AND informative! Thanks Mark. May I ask where you got your trivet?

[@BikerBits]

+Margot Stubbs Thanks! :-) I made the trivet out of a cake rack thingy from Kmart. I just cut it to size and bent over the ends.

[@nseight]

Loved these tips/ideas/suggestions* Felt your pain with the hot pot moment.Thank you so much for taking the time & effort to share*Sending best wishes from Scotland :-) now subscribed

[@timhikes8624]

Great video, where did you get your pots?

[@BikerBits]

+Tim W. We sell them on www.bikerbits.com.au

[@Ironage99]

Best laugh I have had for a while with the burnt fingers mate. I'm going to like and sub for that. LOL!

[@beerhunter272]

Lol. Yes, the frigging things get hot! Although that mistake was painful, it raises an important point: we must get out and practice our skills and learn how to use our gear. Although things can look easy when watching videos, there are learning curves that can only be overcome with experience. Also, adding water to your fuel reduces the fuel's efficiency. Would you add water to your vehicle's fuel tank? Next, according to the late Mors Kochanski, painting your pots black will help absorb more heat, requiring less fuel. Thanks for sharing.

[@colinstafford7846]

Sorry mate, I know I shouldn’t have laughed when your burned your fingers, but when the pot got stuck on the carper and left a burn stain I was nearly hospitalised. But some great tips about the stove. A great video. Cheers.

[@samuelwild4239]

Tell you what is also a great alternative to methylated spirits is getting the gel burner dish to fit your trangia. This allows you to use the variety of bio-ethanol gels available but also the abundant quantities of alcohol hand sanitisers that are everywhere in the current global situation! 👍

[@bocfat]

finally one video showing the use and adjustment of the simmer ring, Thank You

[@trevorarchibald4740]

To make lighting much easer, wet the top of the simmer ring with a bit of meths. Also around the outside of the lip. You can do this just by dipping your finger in and spreading a bit of liquid about. (Don't try to pour it there.) Not only will it light easier but will come up to operating temperature a bit faster. Oh, and looking at your vid, perhaps I need to mention - keep the finger with the metho on it away from the lighter. LOL.

[@cgem8426]

Does the blooming help for the sooting? Any other tips to avoid sooting?

[@coolmiqqxb]

where did you get the small tongs? :D

[@faithrada]

Yes.. I'm making those tongs part of my kit. Brilliant.

[@theamazingfreak]

Ancient proverb, an empty pot needs something to cook. If you grab it when it's hot, it's your fingers. lol OK that's stupid and cheesy. If you are just demonstrating different pot/cooker configurations, there is no need to have the burner actually burning. My suggestion. I do have to thank you for a great video, however, you have reinforced my thoughts about how good a system that the Trangia is, and I learned a few new things about the system I did not know before. Thank you for a enjoyable and educational video, even if it's not to grab a hot pan, lol. Best wishes.

[@allenhuling598]

Appreciate the follow up on the stove and bits! Why not put the trivet on the skillet, then cover with the big bowl, or invert those same pieces, using the skillet as the lid? ATB

[@BikerBits]

My pleasure mate and yeah that could work.

[@hansenallan84]

Haha I really enjoy watching you in your man cave 😂 Excellent video full of good tips. Subscribed!

[@gunterganz8487]

I always open the stirring as far as u need it before I cook. I never needed to change the settings of it during cooking.

[@gregweeks4980]

I am so sorry I was laughing while you were burning your fingers with the little bowl. I believe you were trying to make an oven and forgot that bowl was pretty damn hot. Please forgive me? KZbin is kindly telling me that this video is 4 years old. Even though this video is old, it was very enjoyable and you have convinced me to buy a little stove. I never camp. I just thought how fun it would be to make me a cup of hot tea out on the trail or dirt road. I believe all the dirt roads are gone around Dallas Texas. Urban sprawl has stolen all of my dirt road riding around home. So basically, I have to trailer my motorcycle to what is the outback of Texas just to try the little stove. Oh my god, I am a sad case. I suppose I'll have to drag a friend or two and make them a cup of tea as well. Mark, I hope you never run out of video ideas. And I am very happy that you show us the silly stuff. Not that burning yourself is silly, it's just human and I enjoy watching this stuff. I suppose that makes me the silly person here. "Texas" on the prairie

[@myevilplans]

the esbit version of the burner had a little handle on the simmer ring that folds over for packing. you can also use iso alcohol (70-91%), HEET from auto parts store as well at denatured meth and in a pinch any drinking alcohol that's as close to 200 proof as possible. those steamer inserts that open like flowers make good baking inserts too.

[@leegroves4687]

Hi mate another tip to light the trangia roll up a bit of toilet paper like a cig nice and tight put one end into the alcohol the other end out side the well. Wait for toilet paper to soak up the alcohol then just use it like a wick light end of end of rolled up toilet paper with a lighter

[@Blanny1974]

The frying pan can also be used as a pan lid. Much safer than trying to balance another pan on top. Also, the big hole in the base should face the wind, to increase airflow and prevent the build up of vapour.

[@rogkmyers]

10 percent water helps with sooting, but another way is before you cook you can put a finger tip squirt of dishwashing detergent on the bottom of the pan and smear it all over, then the soot mostly wipes off.

[@Lee-70ish]

I find a piece of hacksaw blade produces the best shower of fire stick sparks ( high Carbon steel) if using the back edge of a carbon steel camping knife it needs grinding square so it bites on the steel.

[@TheBikerDodge]

Did you burn the non stick off those dry pans?

[@BikerBits]

No they didn't come with that!

[@yuriklaver4639]

Three points: 1) you can use the regular gripper to get the lid out, 2) the non - stick layer can't handle high temperatures, in other words: not to be used as an oven, 3) igniting the stove in sub - zero temperatures is quite hard. Topic for another video? Greetz from the Netherlands.

[@jeschinstad]

Lighting the stove in low temperatures is very easy. You place a tea light underneath the burner to preheat it with the choke closed. That way, you get the maximum burn from the instant you ignite it, allowing you to preset the choke to the desired heat level. It saves a great deal of fuel compared to heating the alcohol top-down. The only time I don't do that, is when I'm boiling water, which doesn't require any temperature control at all. But I would do it if it was very cold, because it would otherwise be difficult to light.

[@woolengrappler]

For being such a great stove, one would think Trangia would come up with a better system to regulate the flame. There has to be a better way!

[@EattinThurs61]

woolengrappler it is simple, simple is good. Make a better one yourself? Two triangular ovalish on top of each other one turning? A whole set of blades like a fan that one can change angle of? Cut out in a trianglar shape drop on top.

[@Bowlin01]

Sorry, I hope you're fingers are Ok?........But I did PMSL laughing......Sorry Mark

[@BikerBits]

LOL... All good now! :-)

[@hartleymartin]

There are two type of people who use camping stoves: 1. Those who have burnt their fingers and; 2. Those who are going to burn their fingers.

[@charlesmichaels6648]

@@BikerBits Comic relief. Thank you. Ooops.

[@magiccarpet3.5]

Mate just wondering why you ditched the trangia. I'm about to do two weeks on the bike and was interested in the trangia. Was it just to bulky or you didn't like the aluminium to cook on. Appreciate your great channel and your feedback. Cheers

[@bullthrush]

You reminded me of one of my Dad's favorite jokes; A cowboy walks into the blacksmith and picks up a horseshoe the blacksmith just finished working on and immediately drops it, Smithy asks if it's hot, cowboy replies, no, it just doesn't take me long to inspect a horseshoe. :))

[@seamanjive]

Great vid mate, loved it. Sorry bout ya fingers ! Have me some good tips on using mine. The water ploy is good. I saw another bloke saying put a pinch of salt in the fuel to make it burn with a more visible yellow flame. All the best from Jamie the Pom

[@alfonsosilva5836]

I think there is on sale a blue alcohol that will make a bluis flame and will not let the pots turn black in the bottom.... Just like the gas flame but runs on alcohol. Hope the tip is useful.

[@RosieJanie]

What’s the other cook set ya got with the trivet in?

[@BikerBits]

shop.bikerbits.com.au/camping-cooking-set/

[@boodzoutdoors9549]

hey mark I'm like you always bloody burning my fingers so the way I like to light my alcohol stove is to grab a stick or even a leaf dip it in the meth than light it and dip it back in. It even works if the stick leaf ect is wet... You would be surprised how many people say WOW simple but effective.. Hope this helps..

[@BikerBits]

WOW... yeah that sounds great... Thanks! :-)