This post was actually intended to be made before the last post concerning the Crude Burner. But alas, I figure it’ll do fine here. My main cooking system for the past few years has primarily consisted of the Trangia Spirit Burner, along with the Snow Peak Titanium Solo Cookset.
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The whole system weighs less than 10 oz, and packs easily. The burner fits inside the pot, along with my windscreen/pot stand. I’ve read online in places where ppl have stated the Trangia is not very fuel efficient. I disagree with this. On more than one occasion, other hikers/backpackers have tried debating with me how inefficient alcohol stoves are. In every instance, I’ve sat eating my meal, while they tinker with their stoves, or wait for their meal to heat up. Several times I’ve seen ppl almost burn their face or hands while trying to get their stove to work. Of course, this is most likely due to the fact that their stoves are not well looked after, and not to the inefficiency of the stoves themselves. Canister & white gas stoves definitely have their purpose, and I would never try convincing anyone differently. But I will argue the point that alcohol stoves have their purpose as well. My Trangia has performed very well in temps below freezing.
When it comes to lightweight cookware, titanium is the king. Light as aluminum & stronger than steel, this material has become the favorite of hikers & backpackers the world over. I have an aluminum cookset which I still use, but when I’m out solo packing, the Snow Peak Mini is what I carry.
~Steve, The Pilgrim.
