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Hi Everyone,

Well we finally bit the bullet and bought a new Vango Breckenridge 600 from Raglan Camp & Kite Centre. Very happy with the tent and the service, and practice pitching it at Bryn Bach Park on the weekend (while dodging downpours) only took an hour - so overall well chuffed!

Now we come to start looking for suitable cooking equipment, and need further advice. We almost bought a coleman two-ring cooker on the weekend from Yeomans for under £30 (which we thought was reasonable), until we realised the gas and regulator/pipe etc that was not included would cost more than the cooker! Is £50 an average price for gas? We also noticed a more expensive cooker but which ran on unleaded, which we thought would work out cheaper in the long-run.

Any advice on the whole world of camping cooking?

you can often pick up gas bottles at the local tip or of ebay cheap, you then just take them to get a refill. We got a couple of tatty camping gaz 907 bottles from a car boot afew years back, took them to get them filled and got brand new bottles in return, felt great.

Quote: Originally posted by Rich_T on 26/6/2007

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Hi Everyone,

Well we finally bit the bullet and bought a new Vango Breckenridge 600 from Raglan Camp & Kite Centre. Very happy with the tent and the service, and practice pitching it at Bryn Bach Park on the weekend (while dodging downpours) only took an hour - so overall well chuffed!

Now we come to start looking for suitable cooking equipment, and need further advice. We almost bought a coleman two-ring cooker on the weekend from Yeomans for under £30 (which we thought was reasonable), until we realised the gas and regulator/pipe etc that was not included would cost more than the cooker! Is £50 an average price for gas? We also noticed a more expensive cooker but which ran on unleaded, which we thought would work out cheaper in the long-run.

Any advice on the whole world of camping cooking?

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Hi Rich-T,

Were in the same boat. went camping with family last month. Liked it so purchased a tent (Gelert Lokon Vario 6 with Sun canopy). We are purchasing the rest of our stuff this week and WAS planning to go on our first sole trip this weekend.

After looking at the various cooking options we've decided to got for

3x Gelert Bistro Stoves http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/503915207000  I like the fact that they pack up small and don't require a big bottle of Gas.

1x Gelert 4 Slice Folding Toaster http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/5032307002826 

1x Hubcap Griddle http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/camping/cooking/5039150203998

and a "Camp Kitchen" table http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/camping/furniture/5039150201512 to put them on.

I belive the Gas cans are now around £3 for four in Asda.

Quote: Originally posted by widewolf on 26/6/2007

3x Gelert Bistro Stoves http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/503915207000 I like the fact that they pack up small and don't require a big bottle of Gas.

we use a royal tripple burner 30 quid i think and 4.5kg butane will usually last 3to 4 weeks of teas coffee/breakfasts everyday and an evening meal all in one pot cassarole type thing refills around 10/11 pound

try your local freecycle site for an empty cylinder

Quote: Originally posted by matshan on 26/6/2007

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I have just ordered one of these. We do have a 2 ring cooker but were missing our toast in the mornings. Sorry to say this Widewolf but we then bought a folding toaster just like yours, used it once and it was rubbish (or was it just me??) so went in the bin.

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For toast try one of these...it produces the best toast ever

http://www.simplyhike.co.uk/ProductDetails.aspx?StockID=35068&Affiliate=Shopzilla

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Quote: Originally posted by guitarkid on 26/6/2007

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Quote: Originally posted by widewolf on 26/6/2007

3x Gelert Bistro Stoves http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/503915207000 I like the fact that they pack up small and don't require a big bottle of Gas.

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yes but they do require lots of butane canisters, and you will end up with lots of half canisters as they lose pressure half way down and seem to take ages to boil the kettle, we have one and only use it for picnics/days out. big tip is make sure you use thin camping pans with them, anything thicker with half a canister and you'll be there all day.

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We have 2 of these, which we've had about 4/5 years  and cook everything on when camping. We haven't really had a problem with the canisters unless we have bought really cheap ones. There is another thread on it here:

 thttp://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=6&TopicID=112659&PagePosition=7

We haven't had a problem with the majority of canisters. It normally takes 8-10 minutes to boil a kettle for 4 cups of tea so while it's not as speedy as an electric kettle, it doesn't take forever either. They are much more convenient than lugging a gas bottle around.  

I bought a double burner and grill cooker from Aldi! Then took a trip to the local tip and picked up a 5kg Bottle and had it filled at local filling station!

Double Burner From Aldi £29.99 ( Nice build quality )

Gas Bottle £5 in the tip man's back pocket (calour Gas Type)

£12.49 ta have it filled ( Happy Days )

Quote: Originally posted by matshan on 26/6/2007

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I have just ordered one of these. We do have a 2 ring cooker but were missing our toast in the mornings. Sorry to say this Widewolf but we then bought a folding toaster just like yours, used it once and it was rubbish (or was it just me??) so went in the bin.

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We have a Sunngas Grillmaster double burner and grill - it's excellent - you can use the grill at the same time as both rings - only downside is that it doesn't come with the regulator and bottle.

Heres a link

http://www.outdoorfocus.co.uk/equipment/large_stoves/sunngas_grillmaster.htm