Trangia Fuel Bottle

I switched fuel types a while back, so I purchased a new set of these Trangia fuel bottles to ensure that my fuel was clean. After using them, here are my thoughts and observations. . . br>These bottles are made of a fairly thick plastic. I tried squeezing one of the 1 liter bottles in my hand but couldn't get it to deform significantly. To put it another way, I couldn't dent it, so I can store fuel without worrying about punctures or crushing. br>I like how the spout is spring-loaded and has a tap/nut that you must loosen before pressing the plunger to release the fuel. It might be a good idea to install a locking system. I haven't gotten a response from the tap- It's unlikely that the engine will shut down and spill fuel, but it's possible. br>It was the D- that I had happen. Broke a shaped piece of plastic that I believe was used to hang the bottle on the outside of your pack. br>I was fortunate in that I did not lose the bottle because I had a strap around it from my pack to help hold it in place. Things flapping around on the outside of a pack irritate me. br>I've now added a metal ring around the neck of all of my Trangia bottles, passing it through the remaining plastic rings and under the spouts. Now I'm attaching my carabiner to one of the metal rings. br>br>br>br>br>br>br FINAL THOUGHTS. . . . . . . . . br>These are well worth the money, but DO NOT use a carabiner to attach the bottle to your pack through the plastic D-ring. shaped ring on the spout housing, as that ring could break and cause you to lose your fuel, ruining your hike or camping trip.

Aubrey Malone

| Aug 04, 2021

It's all in the headline. This bottle and pour spout are far more convenient to use than the soda bottle or HEET bottle I was previously using. It's a lot easier to put fuel in the Trangia burner because it won't open when it's inside or strapped to the outside of my backpack. This bottle is STRONG; unlike the soda bottles, I don't have to worry about puncturing it. The seals are designed for use with alcohol, so there's no risk of a seal on a soda bottle going wonky and spilling fuel (aka my coffee and non-alcoholic beverages). When you're far from civilization, you don't want to eat crunchy pasta. br>br>Weight may be a disadvantage. I'm not taking the kitchen sink with me into the woods, but I also don't go on long hikes or cut the handle off my toothbrush to save a buck. 3 grams. If that's the case, the soda bottle would be a better choice. br>br>These bottles can also be used for kerosene and gasoline. Because of a change in US law, this type of bottle can no longer be advertised for gasoline use, but it is still used with kero and gasoline in the rest of the world. YMMV, this is not medical or legal advice, etc. , etc. br>br>One last thought, the. The 3l bottle has been ideal for single-day or overnight hikes, and it is also the lightest; any longer, and I'd need a larger fuel bottle. We enjoy our coffee and tea, and we frequently boil large amounts of water. If you're on a day hike and just want to warm up some coffee water or something, the O-ring is fine. If the ring seal in your burner cap is good, you won't need to carry any additional fuel. br>br>Five stars; I wish I had purchased it earlier. br>br>Creative+ paraphrase: The 1L version was just purchased. I should have purchased it when I purchased the 0. version with 3 liters.

Cayson Haynes

| Feb 24, 2021

a bottle of solid fuel The plastic was described as thin in some reviews, but it is actually quite sturdy. It's the for me. Unless you're going on a long trip, 3L (approximately 10oz) is the size you'll want for backpacking with a trangia. Denatured Alcohol, gas, or kerosene can all be stored in this container. While it isn't stated, I assume this is safe for most petroleum products. However, I am aware that diesel is stored in yellow containers to prevent it from being mixed up with other products, which may be why it isn't listed. It's a fantastic valve. I like how it screws down to apply pressure to the seal, making it virtually spill-proof when stored and free-flowing when in use. The threads are also kept from warping by a metal ring around them. If you're looking for something light, it adds a little weight, but it also adds durability. br>br>To vent, the valve has two spouts. This has both positive and negative aspects. If the fuel level allows, if you tip it all the way over, it will come out both sides with the free flow design. If you have more than half a bottle, open the valve before starting to tip it, and only tip as far as is necessary. It will come out the top spout until a vacuum is created and it begins sucking air if you tip it all the way down. Another option is to keep your finger on the spout at the top. This isn't a major issue; all it takes is some common sense or experience to figure it out. Depressurizing the bottle before tipping it over is shown in the directions on the bottle. This is definitely a good idea on a hot day, or you'll have fuel gushing out with a lot of force and a mess. br>br>Be careful not to lose the red screw top because it can spin completely off. It shouldn't be a big deal because you don't have to screw it all the way down for it to work, but it's worth noting. I'd hate to lose it in the middle of a trip and have fuel leak out all over the place. It also has a small loop built into the valve that can be used to attach it to something. I'm not sure if it's secure enough to hang the bottle from, but it could be. It could certainly be used to keep it secure so that it doesn't fall out of a pocket or something. Other types of fuel bottles will not fit well with this valve. Some people have pushed it and gotten it to work once or twice, but the threads don't match up, and it leaks.

Zaria Terry

| Dec 17, 2021