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13/6/2017 at 10:16am
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Re: "Suitcase" stoves.
I'd echo Lidds' comments.
We've used several for 10-12 years..and used correctly and appropriately, they are great.

One canister can last us(2 adults) 2-3 days worth of cooked breakfasts and chili/curry "warm-through" evening meals..but they can quickly run out of the "umph" required to speedily boil a kettle..
..but those canisters that have, usually still have plenty left to fry-up a breeky etc, so a bit of canister swapping is sometimes in order..
And it's well worth getting or making a windshield.

If you do get one of these stoves, I'd say spend a few more quid on a decent "branded" one.(Campingaz Bistro?)
They may all look the similar but they aren't the same, as we found out when we looked to replace one of ours a few years back.
Some of the discount store/Sunday market level of stoves around now,are positively nasty!
We tend to get a small stock of canisters either "out of season" or when they are on sale.
Also, ensure you don't exceed the stated pan dia..


13/6/2017 at 10:20am
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Quote: Originally posted by kimsportinfo on 13/6/2017
Thanks Lidds, I think you might have solved my stove issue! I liked the idea of the double burner just so it can all be done at the same time but it was starting to get really costly for all the various parts. So i think i will save it for a year or so down the line.

Was the 2 for a tenner still in Millets? Only checking as might be an in-store thing only as not showing on line.

Thank you again.




Yes, 2 packs for a tenner offer was Millets in-store.

I've just realise my response regarding how long a cannister lasts was a bit dumb . We've never timed them, sorry! Let's just say they're reasonable (if they were expensive to use, we wouldn't have them!).


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Thanks guys I think you have helped me make a decision! I don't plan to spend all the time cooking but i do want to be able to eat something hot and won't take hours.

Being honest a bit of canister swapping is not an issue particularly when you can buy 8 canister and 2 campingaz bistro stoves for £10 cheaper than the double burner without gas....okay so i might have to buy a toaster but i think i can live with that ha!

Getting super excited now for our trip away!!! Eeek!


13/6/2017 at 10:39am
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Just a thought, are you going EHU? The Eurohike mains kit is currently £25 in Millets You could then use an electric hob, like these.

It really does depend on what kind of camping you're going to be doing and where you'll be doing the cooking. An advantage of being on EHU means you'll never need to buy gas and can use it for other things as well (small slow cooker is a useful oven), as well as for cooking. The disadvantage is that it must be kept dry at all times so if you have a small backpacking tent it's maybe not so useful.

The suitcase stove is useful because it can be used anywhere and doesn't take up much space. EHU cooking is good if you can be sure you'll have access to a hookup, and don't need to make hot meals or drinks en-route.


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Thanks Lidd. We are debating it, while we are going away i still have some PhD writing to be getting on with so access to power is quite important.

I like the idea of the electric stove but i think you won me over with the suitcase stoves...plus i prefer a gas cooker ha! How else can i toast my marshmallows!

I did also find a 15% code for millets - NEWSU if its any use to you :-)


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13/6/2017 at 11:25am
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Thanks for all the tips on the quick release couplr, folks. Much appreciated.

Just so I have this right, this first one wouldn't suit, as the bit on the right would need to be connected direct to the regulator, and there's then the issue of correct sizes and threads etc...
Wrong type?...

I presume this... is what I'm looking for, assuming the 8mm is suitable for the common orange gas hose we all seem to have?

Presumably 2 of those... one half to the main hose from the stove, one half on a short section of hose to the Butane regulator, and similar to the Propane regulator, leaving one half as "spare"?

Shame they don't seem to do the latter at G.O, as I'm passing in an hour, but presuming I'm on the right lines, is the one in the second link correct?

Thanks again. Great help, as always.


EDIT:
Oh, and some extra Jubilee clips of course, which I think I may have in the shed!

EDIT again...

Better Still... a pack of two for under a tenner, free delivery.

Please tell me it's the right thing, and that I have found myself a bargain into the bargain!!

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13/6/2017 at 11:47am
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Think this is the one you want - pop in and check if you're passing GO anyway!



13/6/2017 at 11:57am
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Quote: Originally posted by Hacksaw Bob on 13/6/2017
Think this is the one you want - pop in and check if you're passing GO anyway!





I searched G.O. website, and could only find an old broken link to that type, or a valid link to the "wrong type" I mentioned in my post above! Don't know what happened there!!



Anyway, your link is showing "Last 2 in stock" just 100metres away from me, so I'll pop in in a bit.
Cheers, Bob.

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13/6/2017 at 12:45pm
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coupler

nozzle

That is what I have. The female side has the shut off valve so gets connected to the regulator side with a jubilee.

Same brand as your eBay find, mucker

I should explain that if you are swapping between two appliances you will need the extra nozzle. If you are swapping between a butane and a propane regulator you won't need the nozzles. You will need a two pack of couplers.

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13/6/2017 at 1:01pm
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Quote: Originally posted by kimsportinfo on 13/6/2017
Thanks Lidd. We are debating it, while we are going away i still have some PhD writing to be getting on with so access to power is quite important.

I like the idea of the electric stove but i think you won me over with the suitcase stoves...plus i prefer a gas cooker ha! How else can i toast my marshmallows!

I did also find a 15% code for millets - NEWSU if its any use to you :-)



There are also these types that use screw on or camping gaz canisters


njord

The primus is good but expensive (I have one) but aldi had a copy last year and Yellowstone do a copy on Amazon. Both around the £20 mark and better than suitcase stoves imo.

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13/6/2017 at 4:32pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Ewen c on 13/6/2017
coupler

nozzle

That is what I have. The female side has the shut off valve so gets connected to the regulator side with a jubilee.

Same brand as your eBay find, mucker

I should explain that if you are swapping between two appliances you will need the extra nozzle. If you are swapping between a butane and a propane regulator you won't need the nozzles. You will need a two pack of couplers.

Post last edited on 13/06/2017 12:56:43



Understood, Ewen. Cheers.

Nipped into G.O., but despite the website showing 2 in stock, the shelf was bare. Assistant couldn't find anything "in the back room", despite his records also showing there should be 2 somewhere.
So I'll do some online shopping later.
No rush anyway, as I can't remember the last time we actually set the gas cooker up!!



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