Besides the trail itself, choosing the best foods to bring along with you on your trek can be a tricky path to navigate. Many will opt to make up their food at home and bring it with them: for some it’s a sandwich, for others it’s a tin of beans or even last night’s leftovers. There are also backpackers that will choose to cook their food over a campfire – an admittedly more bohemian method of cooking, but one that can be time consuming and even harmful to the environment. Sure, these options are all well and good, but what if there was a way to reward yourself with a meal more befitting of your accomplishment? No, sadly McDonalds are not starting a chain of mountaintop restaurants (note to self: pitch this idea to Ronald), but we do have the next best thing:

The accomplishment of overcoming a challenging trail should be rewarded with something of equal glory. Whether you’re hiking a mountain or spending a weekend away with the family, Trangia is the perfect piece of kit to bring along with you on your next trekking adventure. Read on to find out the benefits of owning a Trangia Cook System!

Now and then:

Trangia stoves have been around for over 90 years. Throughout such a long time span, it’s natural for any invention to go through a multitude of changes, be that in relation to branding, advertising or the actual product itself. Let’s look at Ford as an example, comparing their first ever car to one of their more recent models:

If you look very closely, you will notice that these are actually two different cars.

About the only thing these cars have in common is that they both have 4 wheels and some seats. It’s a great example of just how far we have come technologically, as well as the lengths businesses go to in order to keep up with the ever-changing demands of the modern day world. Similarly, let’s have a look at how the Trangia Cooking System has changed since its inception in 1938:

The short answer here is that is hasn't.

From the above comparison, it’s clear that throughout an almost 80-year lifespan the Trangia Cook system has barely changed at all - but why? Sceptics may argue that this can be attributed to laziness or even neglect, however this couldn’t be further from the truth. The reason the Trangia Cooking System has undergone a minimal number of changes since its inception is because it is – and always has been - a sound, all-encompassing piece of kit. Sure, the design has been modernised and the Cook System has been refined over the years, however at its foundation is the original, ingenious design that it has always been. The fact that it has undergone so few changes throughout its lifespan is a testament to just how effective the Trangia Cook System is. As the old saying goes: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Why choose Trangia over a typical camping stove?

If you’re on an expedition and you find yourself in the middle of nowhere with no electricity, you may think your options are going to be pretty limited when it comes to cooking. With Trangia you needn’t worry: there is an entire cooking system at your disposal, ranging from items such as stoves, pans, frying pans and kettles. It's practically like slinging your kitchen over your shoulder - your cooking options will be vastly increased, meaning

From the above image, it may seem like the Trangia cooking system is pretty complicated compared to the typical camping stove. With so many different parts to account for, you would be forgiven for thinking the stove is a hassle to pack up, and after a lengthy trail the last thing you want is spending unnecessary time setting up your cooking equipment. You’re exhausted, hungry and you want your food now, damn it!

Don’t let all the different parts deceive you; the Trangia Cook System couldn’t be easier to assemble and pack away, as all of the Cook Systems and their pans pack away neatly into one compact unit. Have a look at the System in action below:

The Trangia Cook System is also very easy to set up and use. For example, in a typical backpacking situation, one person can put up the tent while the other sets the Cook System up and pops the kettle on; this means that you can enjoy a hot cup of tea in your tent sooner than with a conventional stove. A conventional stoves effectiveness is often weather dependant, however the Trangia Cook System will work in any temperature and in any weather. Even when it’s windy, you can simply turn the windshield into the direction of the wind, which will actually increase the heat output of the burner.

The System also has a low running cost in comparison to pressure stoves, as there are no jets to clean and spares are easily available. It’s safe to use as the stove is less prone to flares, and its clean to operate, as fuel vaporises quickly without leaving any residue. Speaking of fuel... ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Choose the right Trangia for you

1. What size! With or without kettle?
2. What material would you like? Start choosing frypan first
3. Which burner? Choose between spirit or gas.

1. Size - The Classic Trangia Stove

Large 25 for 3-4 people

All stoves contain two saucepans , 1.75 and 1.5 litres, a frying pan Ø220 mm, windshield's (upper and lower), spirit burner, handle and strap

Small 27, for 1-2 people

 All stoves contain two saucepans , 1.0 litre each, a frying pan Ø180 mm, windshield's (upper and lower), spirit burner, handle and strap.

With or without kettle?

All stoves in series Large 25, are available with a kettle, 0,9 litres. In series Small 27 you can get the models with spirit burner with kettle included, 0.6 litres. The ones with Gas burner only comes without kettle due to space issues. You can buy the Gas burner separately and still use it of course.

2. Material

Ultralight / UL

Our advanced base material. Aluminium is a lightweight material with good thermal conductivity. Ultralight aluminium (UL) is an alloy called 5005, it´s  50% stronger than ordinary aluminium and thanks to that the material can be made thinner and the stove becomes lighter. The weight is now lower than the Titan as we had before.

Non Stick

“Teflon” as it´s also called, is mainly used in the frying pan but you will find it in the pots as well. A coating that provides a perfect surface for frying & cooking with minimal fat. Washing is easy because nothing gets stuck. Non-stick is a less durable material so you should only use wood or plastic utensils in these pots/pans. You should also protect pots & frying pan during transport. Our Non-stick is a PTFE type that is free from PFOA.

Hard Anodised/ HA

Hard anodizing is a surface treatment that makes the surface hard and scratch resistant. Protects against wear and corrosion that can occur on aluminium. It´s slightly easier to clean than UL. The weight is the same as UL because the treatment is penetrating the material, so there is no coating that can peel off. HA replaces our series in Titan since the weight is lower and the surface is just as hard.

Duossal/ D

Our unique super laminate. A perfect combination of two materials in one. Aluminum on the outside for good heat distribution and stainless steel on the inside are pressed together under high pressure. This makes the pots scratch-resistant and easy to clean. The duossal pots are durable and can be heated quickly. The thickness of the material is a total of 0.8 mm, stainless steel 0.3 and aluminum 0.5 mm. Here you have a robust pot for real outdoor cooking!

3. Burner

Spirit Burner

Spirit burner for alcohol-based fuels such as Tenol, methylated spirits or methylated alcohol. Easy to use thanks to the simple construction. A filling (max. 2/3 of the burner) burns for approx. 25 min. Boil 1 liter of water in about 10 minutes. The spirit burner can be used with all Trangia stoves in series 25 + 27, Trangia Triangle (400333), Open stove (100230) and Mini Trangia (100285)

Gas Burner

The Gas burner is easy to use, has a fast boiling time and keeps the pots soot free. Boils 1 liter of water in about 3.5 minutes. Used with propane / butane gas container with threaded valve. The Gas burner fits in Trangia stoves series 25 + 27. Can also be used in Trangia Triangle 400333 and Open stove 100230. (Does not fit in Mini Trangia 100285).