“If you’re a single bloke and you find an odd sock under your bed I suggest you don’t use it”. Brilliant. Really enjoyed the video and a handy little stove and cook set to have. Thanks for sharing
In my early 20s I once dropped my lighter in a friend's bedroom it went under his bed and I found a sock so said as a joke is this your "fun sock" he went red and very defensive telling me to STFU.
Thought the video was going to get very lively for a moment when you rubbed alcohol hand gel on your hands and then waved it around near the stove! 😄 Good vid, as always, thanks!
Just cobbled together my own mini set, as you say purely for making hot drinks, pots of noodles, soup, etc. I already have a Trangia burner, lighter, bit of J Cloth, small windbreak, teaspoon big enough for the noodles and an enamel mug. Just need the little pot stand thingy (£4.95) and an old sock! Thanks for the idea Paul, love my new mini stove set!
After watching this video the other week, it finally got me motivated to get my self a little setup like the one in this video and I must say I wish I done it sooner, makes the outdoors even more enjoyable especially not having to haul around hot and cold water, it so compact just makes it all effortless, keep up the good work Paul 👍🏻
Toaks 700, home made capillary double wall pop can meths/ bioethanol burner, stormin cone. Put your hand inside the sock then you can leave the orange pot grabber at home. Excellent ideas in your vid esp. the leaves tip. Thanks
One tip for alcohol burners. Add a few drops around the pilot holes when you are filling it up. It allows for a much easier ignition without having to aim right in the centre.
My mini brew kit is 500ml titanium pot, toaks titanium siphon stove, diy mesh pot stand, modified titanium foil wind shield, same mini gripper as Paul’s a 60ml nalgene fuel bottle and a cut down chop stick for stirring! All fits in the pot, in the mesh bag that came with the pot and in me pocket.
The Keith joke and the single lads sock bit had me laugh out loud. My family said what are you laughing at dad. I replied "I'm watching a man make a brew" They now think I'm bonkers.
Making a brew is such a pleasure on a walk, better than bringing a flask which I have been doing for a while now. Totally inspired to go back to my little pleasure, bringing my titanium cup, 650, and Trangia along together with the little foldable stand. Thanks Paul for sharing 😃
I’m a Stanley cook pot with Fancy feast stove user. I keep it in the Condor water bottle style cylindrical pouch. Along with fuel, spoon, and beverages etc. one drawback is I have to carry water in a separate container. So for short outings it’s a little bulky, your video has given me a fresh idea. I made a windshield out of a pop can. And I use a ferocerium rod and striker and carry a mini bic as back up.
There's something just right about stopping and making a brew on a stove, sitting back and pondering. Nice little set up. Not a big fan of alcohol stoves but on the back of this vid may give it a go for day trips.
Vivaro :- Google DIY alcohol soda can stoves...might give you some ideas for a boring covid-19 afternoon. I've made several and given a few away (great for bug-out bags). Some models require a pot stand & others don't. The easiest is the "fancy feast stove"
Glad to know I'm not alone. Always make a cup of coffee/tea even on short hikes. Don't leave home without my Dutchwear hammock chair and whoopie slings either. Love your hack with the green leaves and sock....brill.
Absolutely loved your outing.. We can really thankful to God for our hikes and beautiful outdoors now after a long lockdown.. I liked your smaller cook kit.. Mine happens to be Toaks 500 ml light..fits in pocket and the only real difference of yours and mine is that it holds two cups and it needs no refill for second boil.. Thanks for the beautiful escape in these hard times...
Few year ago I made same size set. Steel cup, lid , diy wire stand and "trangia" which is less powerful copy and fit fine. Now is tita set coming with two cup.
Some comments saying to take a flask ?? Missing the point!! lighting a small stove using a pot and making a hot drink in the outdoors is a mindful calming experience . Just don’t do what I did and sit back on a rock and fall backwards onto my red hot cup resulting in a burn on my arse 😩😩 great vid hope your well 👍👍
My brew kit is a Snow Peak 450 titanium mug, aftermarket titanium lid, Trangia burner, cross stand and a Vargo ultralight windshield. I’ve got a folding Alpkit titanium foon (yes foon!) and a 200ml Sigg aluminium fuel bottle. The whole set, full of fuel weighs 500g and takes up no space at all in my bike saddlebag or rucksack.
I have a Stanley cook pot with a couple of different alcohol stoves and the Pocket Rocket. I made a wind screen with the roasting pan I found in the garage. I also watched your video on the camp cozy and now that we are in quarantine I pulled out the roll of reflectix (spelling?) that I purchased this winter and watched the video again and made four of them!
Fun vid. Thx. My kit is an old optimus stove-- white gas-- and a Vietnam era GI canteen cup. I don't like alcohol burners. Tried them, but as I don't eat dehyd food, they are pointless for my adventures. And dangerous, when hunting/fishing camping on my boat.
great video. i use a small lixada twig stove.. fits where your windshield fits.. teabags sugar and powdered milk fits where your stove and fuel were in cup. personal choice of course.Derek
I've just got a 550ml titanium pot and that fits a BRS-3000 type stove and a gas canister. I know it's uncouth but it does boil quickly. Came with a stuff sack that fits a collapsible mug on top. I do like the 'stuff sock' idea though. :-)
Some of these companies are incredibly good and selling the outdoor enthusiast something that IKEA sells for 50p for a lot more. Those little grippers as an example. I’ve never thought of using them for camp cooking but I will now : )
Another great video. I bought the Waterfly bag (the slightly bigger one, with two bottle holders) last year, when i was doing an ultra walk and wanted to keep the weight down. They are great waist bags for a very reasonable price. You're lucky to have some great walking and wonderful views so close to home
I'm a recent subscriber to youre channel Paul. And I want to tell how much I appreciate your hard work involve in creating these wonderful videos. Please keep it up as you and many others like Ta outdoors have inspired my love for Wilding camping. Which I enjoyed in my earlier years.... many thanks Paul 😊 🙏
Nice video. I love seeing minimalist Hiking kit. I also use a 350ml cup, but the stove is and have an MBDC Gnome Turbo stove. I can fit the stove with pot stand inside a 10oz insulated mug and both fit in the 350ml mug. I had not considered adding the pot stand but will have to.
I have just bought the Urberg rogen power stove. It comes at 600 grams, 2200w, looks like the jetboil but much cheaper. 40 Euro. I tested and cooked 3dl of water like you did and it took 1min 20 sec. Great videos btw.
Hi Paul, My brew kit is a French army mug and a BCB multi fuel burner, three gel pots fit inside it when folded up and the burner has a built in windshield, the fuel doubles up as hand gel.
I wonder if you need some air holes (more oxygen) at the bottom of the wind shield for your stove to breath better - hotter - quicker boil. Or cut a flap door at bottom (leave hinge) so can adjust air intake from fully open to fully closed.
Great video paul as usual ! the sock remark made me chuckle. that little cook pot is great if your needing something small and compact. Loved how you made a wind break out of a roasting tin. Adapt and overcome
I'm annoyed by how many places explicitly forbid that. Lots of places I'm allowed to hunt in this pretty rural town, nowhere I'm allowed to cook my lunch.
@11:41 Bloody hell Paul! Looks like your cook system left a decent burn mark on that bench... 😂 Love your work fella; you've inspired me to head out with a cuppa on my walks.
The Trangia has the advantage. The simmer ring allows you to heat up a can of chili in your cup without burning the beans on the bottom. Been backpacking for 45 years and take cans of chili and corned beef hash. The water is already in it. Less time and fuel to heat up. Saves your drinking water. Your still going to pack the same weight other than the flattened can in a baggy that weighs nothing. Ten times less than a fancy freeze dried meal.
I use the slightly bigger lixada 750ml cup with a 100g colman gas can and soto amicus, the gas can fits perfectly inside leaving enough room for the stove head on top with the lid then all held together with the drawstring bag the cup comes in. Roughly £60 in total
Oh so nice to look at you playing around like a child. That is the way life should be. Looking your videos makes me happy. I at once want to do it like you. Bye till next Time👍👍😻😻😻
All people who say alcohol is somehow dangerous as a trekking fuel. What amount one puts in a burner is just minimal. I am certainly against burners like Toaks siphon used with a "chicken wire" net circle, or those fancee feast stoves without any proper stand. The Evernew burner or its copies, is a much more solid, and it won't tip easy. Before that happens the pot will tip from the stove. Paul did make a "mistake" though in that he chose to cook something in such a small mug. When something starts to boil and steam, it can be a touch and go grabbing a mug with such handles with a pot grabber. And the Evernew burner/copy can develop from the upper holes in my experience some sticky stuff between the pot and burner contact. Anyways the amount if spilled would have not been a lot and otherwise a very nice video Paul. I liked it thank you :) I myself have a Toaks 118mm bowl, 550ml, that I'm considering also using with my chinese Evernew copy burner. It would not be used to cook any, just to boil water. Just measure something like 15 ml of fuel inside, and if needed let it burn through before any pot removing and stuff. Certainly not playing with the steam if the windscreen prevents easy removal.
Hi paul love your videos I was one told buy an ex fireman that when testing the stove you should use that back of your hand. This is because your natural instinct is to for some reason is to close your hand and if you you use then back of your hand you will close it away from the flame instead of into it. Something I found useful 😀
Brilliant Paul. A nice way to spend the hour. Lovely scenery you lucky begger. 😃 Thanks for the upload Paul from my concrete jungle in North West England. Always a pleasure to watch. 👍 ⛺
Okay since you asked Paul, my brewkit is not really lightweight but it's reliable, efficient and bombproof: - Dutch Army stainless steel canteen cup & 1l water bottle, nested; I have ordered a canteen cup lid but still use my old solution which is inner pan from a German Army mess kit, it's aluminium but as well as being used as a lid I can cook in it too, or boil water if cooking in the canteen cup. Think when the canteen cup lid comes I'm still going to carry the German mess kit pan. - Trangia burner - as used by Swedish Army - Folding Swedish cup (green of course) also as used by Swedish Army - Stainless folding spork - Lixada pocket stove as windshield / pot stand, plus I can burn twigs in it if I run out of meths, or just prefer to do so - Victorinox camper knife - Small firesteel to light Trangia, I always carry a lighter too but as I'm more prepper/bushcraft/survival orientated I go by the adage ''one is none, two are one'' All in a British Army S10 respirator case, which I attach to the handlebars of my mountain bike, there's loads of room to spare, so I pack my Bundeswehr Flecktarn goretex and/or poncho. Always carry some paracord too, so the 5 C's (container, combustion, cordage, cutting tool & cover) are covered. It isn't light but most of the stuff is made in countries like UK, Germany, NL, Switzerland, Sweden so it's good quality; it's tried and tested old-school kit, and it's virtually indestructible.
I go ‘stoving’ a lot when I’m out cycling. Kit of choice at the moment an ancient Optimus 80 petrol stove (burns fierce!) and an Alpkit titanium pot or two! 👍🏻
Great video. Liking the format. Keep up the good work. I got 2x Trangria, a smaller one and a bigger one. Just got 2x Toaks titanium cups, one 375 ML and a 650 ML and those pair nicely with a MSR Pocket Rocket :)
Neat wee brew kit. I use a 450ml pot containing a Trangia, wire pot stand, lighter, pot scrubber and piece of soldering mat. For camping this fits inside a 750ml pot and that then goes into an Ikea stove. Food is carried in an old Vango hard anodised alum. mess tin (why they stopped making them I don't know) which has a lid and that serves as another pot/frying pan/plate. My pots were made in China for a guy called Tomshoo who obviously over ordered. ATB
As soon as I saw the blue on the burner I knew it was an Evernew (or copy). Great little stove. I use the Trangia simmer ring with mine. I need to get a smaller pot: I’ve got a Vargo 1.3l one. If you want to use the Evernew stove with a windshield/ burner stand designed for the Trangia you need to add a little ring around the stove: it is just fractionally narrower than the Trangia and can slip if you’re not careful. I use a ring made from rolled up foil.
Paul, it’s about time you got yourself a jet lighter for lighting alcohol stoves. I have a Petromax and also a Soto. Both do the job far better than a normal lighter. The Soto has a lanyard loop so you shouldn’t loose it and both can be refilled, saving the environment a bit.
Nice kit. I love the old sock storage bag idea. I have the same size cook kit but I use a Fancy Feast alcohol stove and I made a wind screen from a Fosters beer can and if fits nicely in the cup. I use a 2oz “5 Hour Energy” drink bottle for my fuel bottle. ( not sure you have it in the UK)
I used to have the burnt fingers problem cooking on a cup until I removed the handles and put some silicone radio control car fuel hose I got from ebay on them, been using it for 5 years never burnt my fingers since.
This caught my eye imeadiately...l like to put my supplies in my pocket, rather than using "bumbags" or backpacks. Up to now l've been using an empty coconut oil tin, a homemade soda can stove, but the idea is great. I will go out and buy one of those collapsible cups. Thanks for a great video.
Try a small ferro rod and make a capillary type soda can stove. You'll cut down on the weight and save a lot of money, plus it cooks much faster than either of your store bought stoves. Also put your pasta meal into your sock as a pot cosy to allow it to rehydrate without significant heat loss. Love the overall set up, and I'm going to get one of those smaller cups like yours.
Hey Ryan, it blooms faster because it has less thermal mass (thin aluminium versus thick brass) and it burns hotter because of the capillary system wicking the alcohol into the hot chamber wall before combustion.
The best dress socks I ever had were from Harrods, until one went missing. The next time I was in London, I went there to see if they had more of that style, but no joy. If they did, I would have bought the lot.
I cheat with the Evernew stove if i use it by itself. I take the titanium X Stand that's for it , not the short one ( Tri Trivet ) but the taller one. ( Tri Trivet 2 ). Then if I want to use less flame , remove the trivet and set the pot on the top of the burner like you did. The stove and a Titanium Firebox Nano gen 2 will fit in my Maxi Titanium Canteen Cup. The trivet is also used In the Firebox under the stove when I want to raise it up closer to the pot.
Great video as alway and I loved the DIY wind shield 👌. Can you think about doing a cold soaking video please. Thanks and looking forward to your next video 😊
Thanks for sharing, and the fuel. I've not heard of bio ethanol but when I tried the trangia with purple meths it ran out barely giving time to brew my cup. It was a 6/900ml for both the food and coffee but I've been reluctant since. I'll try it in the garden, experiment with the stand too. Thanks again
@@PaulMessner it's all I've ever known since my brother and the d of e haha, didn't think anything of how clean it burns because it's invisible flame. I'll definitely look into bio ethanol!
Hi Paul, Nice little kit, why do you need a stand under the Trangia, does the bottom of it get hot or something? As the Trangia has a screw on lid to contain the fuel, surely you don't need the separate little fuel bottle if only planning one meal and a tea/coffee?
Love this set up, thanks for posting the review. Have been looking for a simple set-up to take out onnlonger offroad bike rides and this will be perfect!
Nice share .. thanks 👍😊. One of my (Retro) Brew Kits .. have quite a few variations thereof 😊. * Esbit Folding Military Stove. I use Alcohol Fuel Gel stored in a little Plastic Medicine Bottle. Here in Switzerland, easier to source and cheaper than Esbit Tabs. Gel Burners are a set of 3 Metal Screw Top Jar Lids. Each stores inside the other and gives me different levels of Heat. Together with 'esatz' wind shields and other odds and sods, the lot fits very nicely into a Webbing Military Compass Pouch. * Swiss Military M84 Water Bottle with Aluminium Cup. I fashioned a Lid out of a Herring Tin Bottom and a Carrier from Nylon Strapping. * Flame Source .. Bic / Matches / Fire Steel / Whatever. This Set using the Gel Fuel is very unobtrusive and safe to use .. almost anywhere .. rural and urban. I have also, with a little IKEA Egg Pan, an additional folding wire Pot Stand and Dixies acting as a 'Bain Marie' to keep the already cooked Scoff warm, used the above-mentioned to cook up a Full English Breakfast. Take care .. stay safe ..
“It does come personalized, if your name is Keith.” 😂😂 I loved that little bit of humor!
glad I wasn't the only one who laughed at this part :D
Tom Cogsy so did I 😂
I need to start and make my own branded stuff so the personalised stuff is more fitting 😂😂
lucky my name is Keith :)
If your name is not Keith, get a Deed Poll.
“If you’re a single bloke and you find an odd sock under your bed I suggest you don’t use it”. Brilliant. Really enjoyed the video and a handy little stove and cook set to have. Thanks for sharing
I near burst a blood vessel laughing at that bit, my dogs near had a heart attack 😂😂
Glad you enjoyed it
Too funny. lol 😂👍
Same here, oh my!
In my early 20s I once dropped my lighter in a friend's bedroom it went under his bed and I found a sock so said as a joke is this your "fun sock" he went red and very defensive telling me to STFU.
Thought the video was going to get very lively for a moment when you rubbed alcohol hand gel on your hands and then waved it around near the stove! 😄 Good vid, as always, thanks!
Just cobbled together my own mini set, as you say purely for making hot drinks, pots of noodles, soup, etc. I already have a Trangia burner, lighter, bit of J Cloth, small windbreak, teaspoon big enough for the noodles and an enamel mug. Just need the little pot stand thingy (£4.95) and an old sock! Thanks for the idea Paul, love my new mini stove set!
After watching this video the other week, it finally got me motivated to get my self a little setup like the one in this video and I must say I wish I done it sooner, makes the outdoors even more enjoyable especially not having to haul around hot and cold water, it so compact just makes it all effortless, keep up the good work Paul 👍🏻
Toaks 700, home made capillary double wall pop can meths/ bioethanol burner, stormin cone. Put your hand inside the sock then you can leave the orange pot grabber at home. Excellent ideas in your vid esp. the leaves tip. Thanks
Sounds great! nice setup there
Lol, great vid, people keep saying, just take a flask, but I say, where is the fun in that. It's all about messing.. love that bum bag..
One tip for alcohol burners. Add a few drops around the pilot holes when you are filling it up. It allows for a much easier ignition without having to aim right in the centre.
I didn’t know that you don’t need the pot support for the titanium stove. Well I learned another one from your fantastic videos.
I'm just trying to work out why a trangia needs pot supports and this one doesn't. Is it the fact there's two rows of flame holes?
My mini brew kit is 500ml titanium pot, toaks titanium siphon stove, diy mesh pot stand, modified titanium foil wind shield, same mini gripper as Paul’s a 60ml nalgene fuel bottle and a cut down chop stick for stirring! All fits in the pot, in the mesh bag that came with the pot and in me pocket.
The Keith joke and the single lads sock bit had me laugh out loud.
My family said what are you laughing at dad.
I replied "I'm watching a man make a brew"
They now think I'm bonkers.
I recognise those woods ,every Thursday we met up for dogging sessions but never done it in a tent yet !
Social distancing has put a stop to that haha
Well now you can have a wee cuppa afterwards too
Making a brew is such a pleasure on a walk, better than bringing a flask which I have been doing for a while now. Totally inspired to go back to my little pleasure, bringing my titanium cup, 650, and Trangia along together with the little foldable stand. Thanks Paul for sharing 😃
I’m a Stanley cook pot with Fancy feast stove user. I keep it in the Condor water bottle style cylindrical pouch. Along with fuel, spoon, and beverages etc. one drawback is I have to carry water in a separate container. So for short outings it’s a little bulky, your video has given me a fresh idea. I made a windshield out of a pop can. And I use a ferocerium rod and striker and carry a mini bic as back up.
You have a nice setup there. Thanks for watching.
Really impressed with that little cook set. You’re right about the cost of the stove. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to the next one
Cheers mate. Glad you liked it.
There's something just right about stopping and making a brew on a stove, sitting back and pondering. Nice little set up. Not a big fan of alcohol stoves but on the back of this vid may give it a go for day trips.
Vivaro :- Google DIY alcohol soda can stoves...might give you some ideas for a boring covid-19 afternoon. I've made several and given a few away (great for bug-out bags). Some models require a pot stand & others don't. The easiest is the "fancy feast stove"
@@blueeyeswhitedragon9839 Cheers Blue eyes, will do. Rob
Glad to know I'm not alone. Always make a cup of coffee/tea even on short hikes. Don't leave home without my Dutchwear hammock chair and whoopie slings either. Love your hack with the green leaves and sock....brill.
Can't beat it in my opinion
@@lisaray6493 Whoopi slings, that sounds a bit kinky 🤔🤣🤣🤣
Ur lil stick lighting alcohol stove method, saved my tea making today, so thank you, Paul 👍
Absolutely loved your outing.. We can really thankful to God for our hikes and beautiful outdoors now after a long lockdown.. I liked your smaller cook kit.. Mine happens to be Toaks 500 ml light..fits in pocket and the only real difference of yours and mine is that it holds two cups and it needs no refill for second boil.. Thanks for the beautiful escape in these hard times...
Thanks for watching
Few year ago I made same size set. Steel cup, lid , diy wire stand and "trangia" which is less powerful copy and fit fine. Now is tita set coming with two cup.
That camera looks like a security tag and youve nicked your jacket! lol Great vid. Keep them coming! :)
It does! It's called the insta360go. It's a nifty little setup. I like it.
Best alcohol stove I’ve used is a 30ml spill proof burner from speedsterstoves. Only weighs 14g and is super efficient.
Some comments saying to take a flask ?? Missing the point!! lighting a small stove using a pot and making a hot drink in the outdoors is a mindful calming experience . Just don’t do what I did and sit back on a rock and fall backwards onto my red hot cup resulting in a burn on my arse 😩😩 great vid hope your well 👍👍
My brew kit is a Snow Peak 450 titanium mug, aftermarket titanium lid, Trangia burner, cross stand and a Vargo ultralight windshield. I’ve got a folding Alpkit titanium foon (yes foon!) and a 200ml Sigg aluminium fuel bottle. The whole set, full of fuel weighs 500g and takes up no space at all in my bike saddlebag or rucksack.
I have a Stanley cook pot with a couple of different alcohol stoves and the Pocket Rocket. I made a wind screen with the roasting pan I found in the garage. I also watched your video on the camp cozy and now that we are in quarantine I pulled out the roll of reflectix (spelling?) that I purchased this winter and watched the video again and made four of them!
Those pot cosies are handy bits of kit.
Fun vid. Thx. My kit is an old optimus stove-- white gas-- and a Vietnam era GI canteen cup.
I don't like alcohol burners. Tried them, but as I don't eat dehyd food, they are pointless for my adventures. And dangerous, when hunting/fishing camping on my boat.
great video. i use a small lixada twig stove.. fits where your windshield fits.. teabags sugar and powdered milk fits where your stove and fuel were in cup. personal choice of course.Derek
DIY wind breaker! Great idea 👍 will be doing that
I've just got a 550ml titanium pot and that fits a BRS-3000 type stove and a gas canister. I know it's uncouth but it does boil quickly. Came with a stuff sack that fits a collapsible mug on top. I do like the 'stuff sock' idea though. :-)
I enjoyed your program for the simplicity of it. A private moment well enjoyed! Thanks
Great little compact cook set mate, thanks for sharing buddy.
All the best
Ash
Thanks for watching
Paul Messner you’re welcome mate 👍🏼
Some of these companies are incredibly good and selling the outdoor enthusiast something that IKEA sells for 50p for a lot more. Those little grippers as an example. I’ve never thought of using them for camp cooking but I will now : )
Another great video. I bought the Waterfly bag (the slightly bigger one, with two bottle holders) last year, when i was doing an ultra walk and wanted to keep the weight down. They are great waist bags for a very reasonable price. You're lucky to have some great walking and wonderful views so close to home
It's decent little pack. Very handy
I'm a recent subscriber to youre channel Paul. And I want to tell how much I appreciate your hard work involve in creating these wonderful videos. Please keep it up as you and many others like Ta outdoors have inspired my love for Wilding camping. Which I enjoyed in my earlier years.... many thanks Paul 😊 🙏
Very nice kit! Good demo, too. Well done!
Thank you kindly!
I first came to the channel for backpacking info but i keep coming back for the humor! You're great Paul!
I love that little cup / pot. Going to get one of them, perfect 👌
Nice video. I love seeing minimalist Hiking kit. I also use a 350ml cup, but the stove is and have an MBDC Gnome Turbo stove. I can fit the stove with pot stand inside a 10oz insulated mug and both fit in the 350ml mug. I had not considered adding the pot stand but will have to.
I have just bought the Urberg rogen power stove. It comes at 600 grams, 2200w, looks like the jetboil but much cheaper. 40 Euro. I tested and cooked 3dl of water like you did and it took 1min 20 sec. Great videos btw.
Hi Paul, My brew kit is a French army mug and a BCB multi fuel burner, three gel pots fit inside it when folded up and the burner has a built in windshield, the fuel doubles up as hand gel.
Just bought something similar - cheers Paul! Off to cycle the south downs way this weekend with a friend + appreciate the tips.
Nice little set up. Thanks for sharing Paul. God bless.
Thanks, you too!
Another cracking piece of kit. Thanks for sharing Paul. Looking forward to your next vid.
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Doug
A nice little setup Paul. Some sugru on the handles will allow you to pick the pot up, when its hot.
I wonder if you need some air holes (more oxygen) at the bottom of the wind shield for your stove to breath better - hotter - quicker boil.
Or cut a flap door at bottom (leave hinge) so can adjust air intake from fully open to fully closed.
Great video paul as usual ! the sock remark made me chuckle. that little cook pot is great if your needing something small and compact. Loved how you made a wind break out of a roasting tin. Adapt and overcome
I like your channel, calm , informative & a wee bit of cheeky humour , all good. 😉
You've just given me an idea after this is all over get a little cup and stove go for a walk and have a cuppa.
I say go for it. 😁
@@PaulMessner definitely!
@@strickostricko The faff is the fun for us pyros
I'm annoyed by how many places explicitly forbid that. Lots of places I'm allowed to hunt in this pretty rural town, nowhere I'm allowed to cook my lunch.
@@DarxusC Even on a stove? Where do you live?
For someone who enjoys the great outdoors you should come to Australia. You would love it !
Great wind shield idea by the way !
@11:41 Bloody hell Paul! Looks like your cook system left a decent burn mark on that bench... 😂 Love your work fella; you've inspired me to head out with a cuppa on my walks.
11:14 absolutely brilliant!
Glad you liked it Harry
You are showing me a way to be happy in the Time of Corona. Good luck with your further Videos. ❤️❤️🙋♀️
Thank you Paul for another great video and also showing the bum bag.
Glad you liked it.
The Trangia has the advantage. The simmer ring allows you to heat up a can of chili in your cup without burning the beans on the bottom. Been backpacking for 45 years and take cans of chili and corned beef hash. The water is already in it. Less time and fuel to heat up. Saves your drinking water. Your still going to pack the same weight other than the flattened can in a baggy that weighs nothing. Ten times less than a fancy freeze dried meal.
I use the slightly bigger lixada 750ml cup with a 100g colman gas can and soto amicus, the gas can fits perfectly inside leaving enough room for the stove head on top with the lid then all held together with the drawstring bag the cup comes in. Roughly £60 in total
Oh yeah I found me a proper new UA-cam channel very calm very soothing thank you
As my name is Keith I think that could be just the job for me 🤣
Oh so nice to look at you playing around like a child. That is the way life should be. Looking your videos makes me happy. I at once want to do it like you. Bye till next Time👍👍😻😻😻
All people who say alcohol is somehow dangerous as a trekking fuel. What amount one puts in a burner is just minimal. I am certainly against burners like Toaks siphon used with a "chicken wire" net circle, or those fancee feast stoves without any proper stand.
The Evernew burner or its copies, is a much more solid, and it won't tip easy. Before that happens the pot will tip from the stove.
Paul did make a "mistake" though in that he chose to cook something in such a small mug. When something starts to boil and steam, it can be a touch and go grabbing a mug with such handles with a pot grabber. And the Evernew burner/copy can develop from the upper holes in my experience some sticky stuff between the pot and burner contact.
Anyways the amount if spilled would have not been a lot and otherwise a very nice video Paul. I liked it thank you :)
I myself have a Toaks 118mm bowl, 550ml, that I'm considering also using with my chinese Evernew copy burner. It would not be used to cook any, just to boil water. Just measure something like 15 ml of fuel inside, and if needed let it burn through before any pot removing and stuff. Certainly not playing with the steam if the windscreen prevents easy removal.
Thanks for taking us along. Beautiful scenery!
Glad you enjoyed it
Some good little tips for minimalist cooking thanks for that.
Love watching these as a newer hiker all the gadgets and tricks love it.
Hi paul love your videos
I was one told buy an ex fireman that when testing the stove you should use that back of your hand. This is because your natural instinct is to for some reason is to close your hand and if you you use then back of your hand you will close it away from the flame instead of into it. Something I found useful 😀
Thanks for the tip. Makes sense really. I've not burned myself yet like that. I have several times picking the pot up though haha.
Watching all of your videos really makes me considering trying the alcohol stove again mate. Cheers.
Brilliant Paul.
A nice way to spend the hour.
Lovely scenery you lucky begger. 😃
Thanks for the upload Paul from my concrete jungle in North West England.
Always a pleasure to watch. 👍 ⛺
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching Frank
Nice video Paul, good bit of kit that you showed, and well presented, keep safe and well👍
Thanks, you too!
Okay since you asked Paul, my brewkit is not really lightweight but it's reliable, efficient and bombproof:
- Dutch Army stainless steel canteen cup & 1l water bottle, nested; I have ordered a canteen cup lid but still use my old solution which is inner pan from a German Army mess kit, it's aluminium but as well as being used as a lid I can cook in it too, or boil water if cooking in the canteen cup. Think when the canteen cup lid comes I'm still going to carry the German mess kit pan.
- Trangia burner - as used by Swedish Army
- Folding Swedish cup (green of course) also as used by Swedish Army
- Stainless folding spork
- Lixada pocket stove as windshield / pot stand, plus I can burn twigs in it if I run out of meths, or just prefer to do so
- Victorinox camper knife
- Small firesteel to light Trangia, I always carry a lighter too but as I'm more prepper/bushcraft/survival orientated I go by the adage ''one is none, two are one''
All in a British Army S10 respirator case, which I attach to the handlebars of my mountain bike, there's loads of room to spare, so I pack my Bundeswehr Flecktarn goretex and/or poncho. Always carry some paracord too, so the 5 C's (container, combustion, cordage, cutting tool & cover) are covered.
It isn't light but most of the stuff is made in countries like UK, Germany, NL, Switzerland, Sweden so it's good quality; it's tried and tested old-school kit, and it's virtually indestructible.
Cheers Simon. Thanks for watching.
Looks like a very handy pot to have and doesn't weigh you down with, A huge like from me.
I go ‘stoving’ a lot when I’m out cycling. Kit of choice at the moment an ancient Optimus 80 petrol stove (burns fierce!) and an Alpkit titanium pot or two! 👍🏻
Great video. Liking the format. Keep up the good work.
I got 2x Trangria, a smaller one and a bigger one. Just got 2x Toaks titanium cups, one 375 ML and a 650 ML and those pair nicely with a MSR Pocket Rocket :)
You have a nice setup there. Thanks for watching.
Neat wee brew kit. I use a 450ml pot containing a Trangia, wire pot stand, lighter, pot scrubber and piece of soldering mat. For camping this fits inside a 750ml pot and that then goes into an Ikea stove. Food is carried in an old Vango hard anodised alum. mess tin (why they stopped making them I don't know) which has a lid and that serves as another pot/frying pan/plate. My pots were made in China for a guy called Tomshoo who obviously over ordered. ATB
What's the wire pot stand you use? Thx.
Thanks for another great video. Some nice, practical ideas. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
As soon as I saw the blue on the burner I knew it was an Evernew (or copy). Great little stove. I use the Trangia simmer ring with mine. I need to get a smaller pot: I’ve got a Vargo 1.3l one.
If you want to use the Evernew stove with a windshield/ burner stand designed for the Trangia you need to add a little ring around the stove: it is just fractionally narrower than the Trangia and can slip if you’re not careful. I use a ring made from rolled up foil.
Thanks for the info! Cheers buddy
Paul, it’s about time you got yourself a jet lighter for lighting alcohol stoves. I have a Petromax and also a Soto. Both do the job far better than a normal lighter. The Soto has a lanyard loop so you shouldn’t loose it and both can be refilled, saving the environment a bit.
Really enjoying you videos myself and young son have been doing some day trips..very inspired thanks and keep up the great work
Nice kit. I love the old sock storage bag idea.
I have the same size cook kit but I use a Fancy Feast alcohol stove and I made a wind screen from a Fosters beer can and if fits nicely in the cup. I use a 2oz “5 Hour Energy” drink bottle for my fuel bottle. ( not sure you have it in the UK)
You have a nice setup there. Thanks for watching.
Oh that's a good idea for a fuel bottle
I used to have the burnt fingers problem cooking on a cup until I removed the handles and put some silicone radio control car fuel hose I got from ebay on them, been using it for 5 years never burnt my fingers since.
Nice little setup
Cheers. Thanks for watching.
I find your videos very informative and the places look lovely
Glad you like them!
Nice wee kit for day hikes, neat.
Yes indeed!
Love this idea! Simple but great idea
This caught my eye imeadiately...l like to put my supplies in my pocket, rather than using "bumbags" or backpacks.
Up to now l've been using an empty coconut oil tin, a homemade soda can stove, but the idea is great. I will go out and buy one of those collapsible cups.
Thanks for a great video.
Glad it was helpful! You have a nice setup there. Thanks for watching.
Try a small ferro rod and make a capillary type soda can stove. You'll cut down on the weight and save a lot of money, plus it cooks much faster than either of your store bought stoves. Also put your pasta meal into your sock as a pot cosy to allow it to rehydrate without significant heat loss. Love the overall set up, and I'm going to get one of those smaller cups like yours.
Some great tips there Joel
How does it cook faster than a Trangia or other alcohol stove?
Hey Ryan, it blooms faster because it has less thermal mass (thin aluminium versus thick brass) and it burns hotter because of the capillary system wicking the alcohol into the hot chamber wall before combustion.
@@joelrampersad1359 Ok, thank you. Do you make them? Know where to get one?
The best dress socks I ever had were from Harrods, until one went missing. The next time I was in London, I went there to see if they had more of that style, but no joy. If they did, I would have bought the lot.
Those socks sound too good for a pot sack Harold
Thanks Paul. Appreciate the lockdown video. Stay safe you and the fam👍
Thanks 👍
Beware the underneath the bed sock! For similar, I use an Esbit CS585HA with tabs.
I don't use the tabs so much now. I do take a few with me for woodland camps. Great for a quick brew and as a fire starter when it's wet.
I cheat with the Evernew stove if i use it by itself. I take the titanium X Stand that's for it , not the short one ( Tri Trivet ) but the taller one. ( Tri Trivet 2 ). Then if I want to use less flame , remove the trivet and set the pot on the top of the burner like you did.
The stove and a Titanium Firebox Nano gen 2 will fit in my Maxi Titanium Canteen Cup. The trivet is also used In the Firebox under the stove when I want to raise it up closer to the pot.
Your cook set is almost identical to mine (inspired by your videos). Good to see Bolehills, can’t wait to visit folks in Sheffield after all this.
It's 5 minutes from the house so I'm up there often these days.
Paul Messner Not far from my folks, Carson road. Great part of Sheffield, handy for the Peaks
Great video as alway and I loved the DIY wind shield 👌. Can you think about doing a cold soaking video please. Thanks and looking forward to your next video 😊
Thanks for the idea! Not sure cold soaking is for me though.
Hi Paul, I keep a similar wee kit in my day rucksack, handy to have for an emergency cuppa and noodle nom
Very handy for a hideaway pot noodle 😂
This is the video that made me decide to buy a trangia stove , it’s great 👍
Nice little bit of kit there Paul. You have a new subscriber from Australia :)
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks for sharing, and the fuel. I've not heard of bio ethanol but when I tried the trangia with purple meths it ran out barely giving time to brew my cup. It was a 6/900ml for both the food and coffee but I've been reluctant since. I'll try it in the garden, experiment with the stand too. Thanks again
I don't like meths. It doesn't burn as clean.
@@PaulMessner it's all I've ever known since my brother and the d of e haha, didn't think anything of how clean it burns because it's invisible flame. I'll definitely look into bio ethanol!
good stuff paul.great micro set up for a decent walk with brew stop or stops on route. I have similar. stay safe mate.
It's a nifty little setup. I like it.
Look after yourself buddy
Good idea and never really thought of it tbh - generally have a 500ml or litre flask of hot water or fruit tea. Must find my trangia!
You should! I love my trangia
I really enjoy your videos Paul. Looking forward to when you can get out again but these little videos are interesting. Many thanks.
Thanks 👍
Great video Paul. Nothing as lightweight as yours but we have a Primus Lite+ & Trangia 25. No problem to carry it out to the garden. 😁
The trangias are bombproof and very reliable. Love mine.
Hi Paul,
Nice little kit, why do you need a stand under the Trangia, does the bottom of it get hot or something?
As the Trangia has a screw on lid to contain the fuel, surely you don't need the separate little fuel bottle if only planning one meal and a tea/coffee?
Love this set up, thanks for posting the review. Have been looking for a simple set-up to take out onnlonger offroad bike rides and this will be perfect!
Nice share .. thanks 👍😊.
One of my (Retro) Brew Kits .. have quite a few variations thereof 😊.
* Esbit Folding Military Stove. I use Alcohol Fuel Gel stored in a little Plastic Medicine Bottle. Here in Switzerland, easier to source and cheaper than Esbit Tabs. Gel Burners are a set of 3 Metal Screw Top Jar Lids. Each stores inside the other and gives me different levels of Heat. Together with 'esatz' wind shields and other odds and sods, the lot fits very nicely into a Webbing Military Compass Pouch.
* Swiss Military M84 Water Bottle with Aluminium Cup. I fashioned a Lid out of a Herring Tin Bottom and a Carrier from Nylon Strapping.
* Flame Source .. Bic / Matches / Fire Steel / Whatever.
This Set using the Gel Fuel is very unobtrusive and safe to use .. almost anywhere .. rural and urban.
I have also, with a little IKEA Egg Pan, an additional folding wire Pot Stand and Dixies acting as a 'Bain Marie' to keep the already cooked Scoff warm, used the above-mentioned to cook up a Full English Breakfast.
Take care .. stay safe ..
Looks like you have it covered from all angles. Nice setup.
@@PaulMessner 👍😊
For a day trip out I'd just take a thermos flask full of coffee. I do like the little alcohol stoves for a couple of days camping though.
High Paul, a good demonstration and a new necessary information for a lot. Kindly Fiete
Glad you enjoyed it