Reviews & Ratings for Trangia Minitrangia 28-t Stove Kit — 22 reviews — Page 1

I bought this to replace an identical item that got lost. This stove/cook system has worked very well for me as a solo camper/backpacker for years, even in colder temperatures. I use it primarily to boil water for hot cereal and for rehydration of dinners; I have not used and would not use the frying pan/lid for cooking. One nice feature is that the cover for the burner can be closed partially to create a simmer effect.

Not much else to say—if you've used alcohol burners before, you know what you're getting. To me, the best feature of this particular product is that it snaps shut into a self-enclosed unit that is lightweight and packs very well—no need for a stuff sack or strap to keep it together. A somewhat weak link is the handle, which is like a pair of pliers in that it grips the pot/pan using a clamp action, but I have not found this very problematic—just a little flimsy. In any case, I would buy this again—and, in fact, just did!

Final note: to greatly increase heat efficiency, I recommend using a windscreen—the one that I used for years was basically a piece of heavy-guage aluminum foil that could be bent in on itself to create a closed circle around the stove and pot. Now, I am using a hinged panel windscreen, which I don't like because the panels attach with pins that have a tendency to slide out—but that's for another review.

Like it a lot

This stove is compact and lightweight. Great water boiler setup.

This is a fantastic cook kit! Using the kit will take some practice as the frying pan is small and the burner is powerful. I found myself spilling hash browns while turning them in the frying pan. I wasn't able to adjust the simmer as effectively as the stove allows, I think due to thermal feedback. With practice both issues should be resolved. Others have said a better wind screen would be nice. This maybe true, however in all but strong wind this setup will work very well. In fact a breeze may cool the pans enough to better control the simmer.

The setup must have a full wind shield around it for the stove to burn effectively
The volume of the pot is just good for hot drinks or freeze dried
The pot is narrow for the flame and comes round the side of the pot
Useable as is as a set but must have a wrap around windscreen

I use it with a wider based GSI aluminum kettle that takes the flame better and the kettle holds more water and bigger to do real cooking

I have made several purchases over the year and would recommend CampSaver to family and friends.

I wasn't really after the whole kit, just the stove, but the price was right and I liked getting the stand and the little fry pan is handy dandy.

bought 2 of these for step childrens survival bags.they are easy to light with ferrous rod.the kids age 14 and 11 use them almsot daily outside to make after school snacks like ramen or can of ravioli or cup of tea.it is helping them be excited about learning survival/camping skills.i am very pleased with them.

I use this stove to boil water for coffee. It works great and is easy to light. The flame could be more stable. I'll try to dilute the alcohol to 95% and 90% to see if that fixes it.

I bought my first Mini T while hiking in the UK after not being able to find fuel canisters for my PocketRocket. It wasn't as fast as I was accustomed to, but it was a joy to use. What was really nice though is that it wasn't noisy and I didn't have an empty canister to carry around or dispose of. For the next 3 weeks I kind of got used to using it everyday. I almost forgot about my PocketRocket u