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Welcome to the Bushcraft Shop
The Trangia is part of a family of Swedish storm-proof stoves that are still readily available from camping shops and on the internet. This family firm (Trangia AB) was founded in 1925 by Jon Jonsson, who was a gifted and entrepreneurial engineer.
It is basically an alcohol-burning stove that can function in high winds. The most practical alcohol is methylated spirits, which can be readily purchased from hardware shops.
The alcohol burner heats an aluminium billy and
there is a top for the billy that doubles as a frying pan. The billy also has
a hook that allows it to be used over an open
fire. The whole apparatus sits neatly inside a storm-guard.
The burner is traditionally made from brass and
the meths is
simply poured in. As it vaporises, it will readily burn. It is an un-pressurised
system, that seems to work well in windy conditions.
The burner has a screw-on top, so when it’s not in use, it
doesn’t leak.
The more modern Trangia stoves come in a variety
of sizes,
particularly the 25 Series (3-4 people), The 27 Series (1-2 people)
and the “Mini” (for 1 person). They are also made from titanium,
or a titanium/aluminium mix, which some people say is better
than aluminium as the food doesn’t stick to the surface so
much. They tried Teflon for a while, but the problem is that the
Teflon flaked off.
We’ve been able to get a few of these military
versions, so if
you want one please contact us via info@bushcraft-magazine.co.uk
The cost is £20 including P&P.
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