In reply to Post #15
YES you can get an ADAPTER SET HP TO LP
YES you can get an ADAPTER SET HP TO LP
Trangia every time for me nothing to break and burns just as well in the cold.
In reply to Post #16
Have you got a linkypoo to one gerry?
Have you got a linkypoo to one gerry?
In reply to Post #16
Cadac HP to LP
Weird thing is when I asked Cadac about these as I couldn't actually find any for sale they said they are only available in Europe and not the UK
Cadac HP to LP
Weird thing is when I asked Cadac about these as I couldn't actually find any for sale they said they are only available in Europe and not the UK
In reply to Post #1
Primus stoves mate, they are pretty simple and last a lifetime, ive had 2 different ones for over 20 years both still work the same as when i bought them, with zero maintenance , both the piezo electric starters have broken off them but thats all.
Mine are the easy fuel design. works on gas cans. there are lots of different versions available.
Primus stoves mate, they are pretty simple and last a lifetime, ive had 2 different ones for over 20 years both still work the same as when i bought them, with zero maintenance , both the piezo electric starters have broken off them but thats all.
Mine are the easy fuel design. works on gas cans. there are lots of different versions available.
Ive used a primus omni fuel stove for 20 years and its never missed a beat. It sounds like a jet fighter starting up but its bullet proof.
In reply to Post #21
Likewise, had my omnifuel for close to 10 years now and never even serviced it (my bad on that part). I left it abroad so in the meantime I bought a Bulin T4 on recommendations from here and i can't fault it. Honestly I think i prefer it to the omnifuel as I'm less careful with it and not having a rocket in your brolly is great
Likewise, had my omnifuel for close to 10 years now and never even serviced it (my bad on that part). I left it abroad so in the meantime I bought a Bulin T4 on recommendations from here and i can't fault it. Honestly I think i prefer it to the omnifuel as I'm less careful with it and not having a rocket in your brolly is great
In reply to Post #22
not having a rocket in your brolly is great
Exactly years ago I bought one it never made it to the bank I fired it up and the friggin noise !!!!! it was just like being at work ? (I worked at Heathrow airport next to running jet engines)
just sold it straight away these type of stoves are meant for people travelling that may be in a place where buying a tin of gas is not possible
so I can see no point in this country in owning one or the optimus 8r over rated over priced crap
where the likes of the Bulin T4 is readily available or a Trangia or a Coleman sportster
not having a rocket in your brolly is great
Exactly years ago I bought one it never made it to the bank
I fired it up and the friggin noise !!!!! it was just like being at work ? (I worked at Heathrow airport next to running jet engines) just sold it straight away these type of stoves are meant for people travelling that may be in a place where buying a tin of gas is not possible
so I can see no point in this country in owning one or the optimus 8r over rated over priced crap
where the likes of the Bulin T4 is readily available or a Trangia or a Coleman sportster
In reply to Post #1
Imo gas is **** in winter had a bulin t4 and it packed up within 6 months bought a cheap one off eBay as a replacement which I use spring onwards but once autumn/winter comes nothing beats the Coleman stove for me 👍
Imo gas is **** in winter had a bulin t4 and it packed up within 6 months bought a cheap one off eBay as a replacement which I use spring onwards but once autumn/winter comes nothing beats the Coleman stove for me 👍
In reply to Post #24
I use the Coleman for boiling water and the Bulin for when I'm trying to cook something in the RM without incinerating it
I use the Coleman for boiling water and the Bulin for when I'm trying to cook something in the RM without incinerating it
In reply to Post #24
Found that switching to gas such as the Coleman extreme in the colder months helps. Never had an issue with my gas stoves even on the coldest of days.
Found that switching to gas such as the Coleman extreme in the colder months helps. Never had an issue with my gas stoves even on the coldest of days.
In reply to Post #24
The type of gas you use makes a difference.
Standard butane/propane mix is not as good as iso-butane, butane and propane. Coleman standard canisters are a plain mix of butane/propane, but they do do a cold weather version, which is better, as are GoSystem.
After the problems I had with a Coleman petrol stove I will never go back to petrol.
It is also more awkward carrying extra 'petrol' than a spare gas canister. The gas canister fits in your rucksack. While you can get fuel 'flasks' with a screw on lid, for longer sessions you do need a 5litre can, and filling your stove on the bank is not much fun.
Compare that to gas, unscrew canister, screw new one on and sorted.
A 500 size gas canister will normally give around 4 days (or more depending on how much coffee you drink😬
The type of gas you use makes a difference.
Standard butane/propane mix is not as good as iso-butane, butane and propane. Coleman standard canisters are a plain mix of butane/propane, but they do do a cold weather version, which is better, as are GoSystem.
After the problems I had with a Coleman petrol stove I will never go back to petrol.
It is also more awkward carrying extra 'petrol' than a spare gas canister. The gas canister fits in your rucksack. While you can get fuel 'flasks' with a screw on lid, for longer sessions you do need a 5litre can, and filling your stove on the bank is not much fun.
Compare that to gas, unscrew canister, screw new one on and sorted.
A 500 size gas canister will normally give around 4 days (or more depending on how much coffee you drink😬
In reply to Post #19
Get the ridgemonkey gas can heater. I got it and it actually works a treat. £20 well spent in my opinion
Get the ridgemonkey gas can heater. I got it and it actually works a treat. £20 well spent in my opinion