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Although I am a massive fan of the Trangia sets........I have been lusting and pondering over one of these stoves for a while now.
My camp food options have changed and I am leaning more towards boil in the bag foods......as well as all in one coffee and tea.....QT.
No more damp sugar......milk going off.......or butter melting etc
Cleaner.....easier options and less rubbish......hardly any washing up to do @gavin ........although there is NO substitute for a nice crispy bacon sandwich or full English
As the majority of trips are over a weekend or a 5/7 day period I think I can manage without the fresh produce
As with other kit.....done a lot of research.....read reviews.....you tube etc.
Also looked at the "MSR Windburner" 1Ltr........although it is a nice bit of kit......I do not think it is as tent/shelter friendly as the Reactor due to its height and centre of gravity.
The 1.7ltr seems to make more sense with regards to heating the boil in the bag meals.
The stove is very fuel efficient and quick to boil for a brew.
As with most things you can buy extras if you want them.....coffee press......or skillet pan.
Another great feature is the nesting of the burner...gas can inside the pot.........no bigger than the Trangia set really as far as space in the pack goes.
Not the best for simmering.....but doable with care.
Good to have at home for emergencies.......it will work with most screw in gas cans.
In colder climes it will work as a radiant heater just to take the chill off the inside of the tent before bedding down or getting dressed ( Good ventilation is a must have to do this)
Any way......enough waffle.
My camp food options have changed and I am leaning more towards boil in the bag foods......as well as all in one coffee and tea.....QT.
No more damp sugar......milk going off.......or butter melting etc
Cleaner.....easier options and less rubbish......hardly any washing up to do @gavin ........although there is NO substitute for a nice crispy bacon sandwich or full English
As the majority of trips are over a weekend or a 5/7 day period I think I can manage without the fresh produce
As with other kit.....done a lot of research.....read reviews.....you tube etc.
Also looked at the "MSR Windburner" 1Ltr........although it is a nice bit of kit......I do not think it is as tent/shelter friendly as the Reactor due to its height and centre of gravity.
The 1.7ltr seems to make more sense with regards to heating the boil in the bag meals.
The stove is very fuel efficient and quick to boil for a brew.
As with most things you can buy extras if you want them.....coffee press......or skillet pan.
Another great feature is the nesting of the burner...gas can inside the pot.........no bigger than the Trangia set really as far as space in the pack goes.
Not the best for simmering.....but doable with care.
Good to have at home for emergencies.......it will work with most screw in gas cans.
In colder climes it will work as a radiant heater just to take the chill off the inside of the tent before bedding down or getting dressed ( Good ventilation is a must have to do this)
Any way......enough waffle.