Trangia25-2 UL Cookset with Kettle and Spirit Burner

I bought this and a 27 set to size up with my omnia oven and return for a Duossal later. The 25 set can collapse down into a omnia bag; The lower stainless steel part of the omnia is just wide enough ( just ) for the trangia frying pan to sit flat inside of, and if you fold the supports down, the assembled oven can sit almost flat on top with no gap underneath. Out of curiosity, I tried to fit my Svea 123r inside, and it does fit, but the key is a little too high and short to fit through the windscreen hole.

Disclaimer: I have not use this for backpacking, hiking, etc. I used it as my sole cooking method on a boat for several consecutive months. Diamondspirit (google it) has a pretty in depth analysis of characteristics that are important for those uses.PRO: unbelievably quiet, when i first started using it i didnt think it was even lit. I have cooked on this thing a few hundred times, and though the wear shows a little bit, it still functions like newThe Kettle: get it, it takes up almost no volume by nesting in the smallest pot and holding the burner and handle inside, and is much better for boiling water than the pots. I thought it was gimmicky at first, i was so wrong. The handle stays cool unless the pot is on the flame for an unusual amount of time, then its a little warm but no melting plastic or anything.The pots: I like everything about them, theyre not perfect but i wouldnt know how to improve them that wouldnt compromise other qualities. Dont burn stuff to the bottom, and they are easy to clean. I like these more than most full kitchen cookware ive used, except the lid (the saute pan) doesnt fit as perfectly. oh shucks.The handle: Sturdy, clamps on firm and tight even after a few hundred uses and few abuses. It will get hot (obvi) if you keep it on the pot like you would if you were stir frying or sauteing, but an easy work around. Wish the kit included two. Get a second one if you can, it will come in handy.The stove: i was using the stove the "wrong" way (put the burner underneath the base of the wind shield so the flame went up through the center hole of the base, rather than IN the center hole of the base as it was designed to be used. Stove still worked well for pots, not as well for the pan. THIS HAS ADVANTAGES though, mainly: you can use the handle to clamp onto the whole assembly (wind shield base, top, AND the pot that you are cooking with WHILE its full) and lift it off of and away from the burner, which allows quick, unimpeded access to the burner so you can add/remove the simmer lid or add fuel to the burner, or just cap it, whatever. Trust me it comes in handy.The simmer lid (for the burner): Totally works, just takes some getting used to. Another thing i thought was gimmicky at first.The burner lid: still seals tight to this day, but the little silicone (or whatever) o-ring that is in the top started to fall out regularly. Not a big deal to just put it back in, just wish it didnt do that.The burner: Works. I use denatured alcohol (methylated spirits) at $10-15 USD a gallon from hardware and boat supply stores.

This stove is the best that I have bought. Use it constantly at my cabin. Will buy another just because it works so well. It's light weight, compact, and boils water in seconds

First of all, this is a Trangia product, so you know it will be well made. Everything will fit together perfectly and will last a lifetime unless you really abuse it (and probably even if you really DO abuse as well). I have used this kit in weather ranging from well below freezing to sweltering hot. The winter adapter really extends the useful range of the stove (sold separately). I am convinced you need that option for the best cold weather performance. I picked up an off brand iso-butane burner that also helps increase performance in the off season and for larger meals (and when we use the optional 4.5L pot we added to the set). The size of this kit works well for a family of four. We also use it with our local Scout group for patrol style cooking we have made this work for 6-8 people. It was a challenge but it worked. This particular set does not have a non-stick coating on any of the pans, so you have to be careful to use equal amounts of oil and caution when cooking. Those parameters have allowed us to cook a couple of hundred meals without burning anything. This is too big and heavy for backpacking, but it works great for car camping and canoe tripping. It is truly a solid cook kit I fully expect to hand down to the grandkids someday.

This cookset is just fantastic. I have used this now many times, both inside and outside. My grandson loves to cook breakfast in the backyard with it. I have the plain aluminum skillet pan, and have purchased a non stick pan liner that I trimmed to fit. Also cut a piece of cardboard to protect the pan liner and keep it flat. This works so well! Inside the kettle, I store a small square of scrubbie and a bamboo reusable "paper" towel along with the burner and handle. There is still room for a tiny bottle of soap if you choose. I had been considering buying a second spirit burner for extended cook times if needed, but this past weekend discovered that a homemade stove from empty vienna sausage and tomato paste cans fit perfectly inside the burner space, so problem solved. You can find the instructions for the homemade stove and many others on youtube, btw. The stability of the stove can't be beat, and the size of the packed up kit is still as small or smaller than some of the propane fired stoves and the required canister. Add that extra stability, and the ability to actually see how much fuel you have for cooking and you're virtually guaranteed success in every situation.

Great traditional unit. Its like a transformer! Lots of pieces and a solid platform. You can use different kinds of fules and its very adapable....Good to Go