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the Trangia does come with a simmer ring, which can be used to regulate the flame, shown on the left of this photo:

but i have never needed to use it, other than to snuff the flame out when finished cooking.

Quote: Originally posted by seumasleahy on 30/3/2009

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I am told the Trangia has only two cooking speeds, is that correct.

                                              Seumas

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I recently got the larger size Trangia ( see the thread : alternative to gas ) and am really pleased how light it is and easy to pack away .

I was thinking of getting the non stick frying pan to go with it though , as I am dreading cleaning the one that came with it

And if you put the Trangia fuel bottle on a bottle cage on your bike make sure you don't get it mixed up with your drink bottle  

Yes, a quick slug of meths would make your eyes water I imagine. right, off to the shop to see these things in real life (day off Thurs) thank you everyone (V much).

                                                Seumas

Just thought I would put my view point Yes trangia are good but boiling time is v slow over the past 30 years from scout camps to family camps to owning caravans the best value and cheapest to run is petrol

My 25 year old optimus 8R still gives good service today and lives in the boot of our car with a kettle and a few odds and ends for impromptu picnics

Well I found someone who has all three types of stoves and being a windy day two were hard(ish) to light, I was most impressed by a Coleman Sportster 2 and after phoning to check if in stock (they answered my call even though it was out of opening hours) I ordered one from outdoorgear.co.uk it came the following day and I reckon it's brilliant.

      I tested it and then lit it in a strong wind and it boiled a kettle in about 4 minutes, thank you everyone for the advice.

                                Seumas