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Personbikernut67
22/9/2014 at 2:14pm
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Hi everyone,I`m new on here so forgive me if this has been covered before.At the moment I use a coleman petrol camp stove but find it a bit long winded when all I do is boil a single cup of water several times a day for making tea.Other than cereal for breakfast we eat out.(well it`s what male bikers do)!There appears to be a number of gas cannisters on the market but before I buy a new burner I wondered which of the refills are the easiest to get hold of in GB and which are the best value for money?












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PersonHacksaw Bob
22/9/2014 at 2:41pm
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Have a look at the aerosol-type cartridges as used in "suitcase" stoves. Various brands of these are usually available from various outlets, often at much lower prices than the Campingaz CP 250, though not all contain the same amount of gas.


Personsteel
22/9/2014 at 2:51pm
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All you need is one of these and some of these

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PersonLudovine
22/9/2014 at 3:15pm
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If you are carrying it on a motorbike a suitcase stove might be a bit large so smaller single burner campingaz stove here might be better. The currently available type use valve cartridge here you will notice also the older type piercable cartridge & you will find old campingaz stoves on carboot sales for a couple of quid that use these. Both types of cartridge are readily available in both UK & Europe.

Campingaz is most common of these types of stove & cartridge so your best bet.

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Personbikernut67
22/9/2014 at 6:07pm
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Thanks for the info good people,as Ludovine says size really is an issue when touring on two wheels.The pierce type of cannister seem cheapest but not sure of the safety factor with these.I was drawn to the micro burners on Fleabay but did`nt know what the quality would be like for such a small price.Anyone tried one of these--eBay item number:131300311515 ?

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PersonLudovine
22/9/2014 at 6:20pm
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I would avoid that one. Its not even clear what gas cannister it uses. As pointed out, stick with Campingaz & then you can get the cannisters anywhere. The piercable cartridge stoves are ok. I don't think they are sold new anymore but plenty around on boot sales etc. Once on the cartridge cannot be removed until empty but they are quite safe. Otherwise the current stoves have removable cartridges so you can take them off at anytime which might help with packing. The CV cartridges come in 3 sizes & are probably a better bet than the old piercable type.

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Personsteel
22/9/2014 at 7:17pm
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I used to have this Camping Gaz one which worked really well or if you want to really get back to basics how about a Kelly Kettle I've always wanted to try one of these.

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Personbikernut67
23/9/2014 at 9:19am
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Thanks for the good advice people.

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Personspudz
10/10/2014 at 10:15pm
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Have a look at the Optimus Crux
Possibly the smallest packing, gas cartridge stove on the market and from one of the oldest camping stove manufacturers going.
Very neat!

If all you ever need is a quick brew, then you'd be hard set to find a smaller, neater, easier stove that this Trangia.
You might be surprised at how quickly it can boil a pint of water.

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PersonFrancais
11/10/2014 at 7:48am
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When backpacking or cycle touring I would not be without my icle MSR Pocket Rocket gas burner.

The canisters of gas are quite cheap and come in various sizes, they even do a slimline type canister, plenty of generic canisters available.

It gets used for making brews and even full English!


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Personjelboy53
12/10/2014 at 9:49am
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MSR Pocket Rocket for me as well...Compatible with all types of screw in gas canisters so easy to replace if you run out mid trip...Packs small and very light weight...Which is a big consideration for me when backpacking....

Have been known to use my Kelly Kettle as well for boiling water(twigs and kindling cheaper than gas)And have used the KK to cook one pot meals on as well...Stove attachment fits over top of KK and heats meal while boiling the water...

Only problem with the KK is....make sure the site your going to allows them....As some consider them to be as bad as fires......

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Personbikernut67
24/10/2014 at 5:21pm
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Hi everyone,sorry for not replying before.Being an old tight git I decided to ignore the advice given on here and order one off Ebay. item number:310775460602.I thought I may as well wait until it arrived so it could be tested first.I did`nt quite know what to expect as the whole item plus free postage was under a Fiver.Well I think I`ve mad the right decision as it seems just as well made as the higher priced models available in the camping shops,in fact to me it looks as if it could be identical to a very well known brand I previously looked at.The thread on the base screws into the standard Coleman cannisters.The heat output on full power can only be described as awesome,in fact around half heat is plenty to boil water on.If any of you are looking for this type of burner believe me you wont go wrong with this little beauty.All the best,Bikernut.

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07/11/2014 at 9:41am
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Good choice!

I use the Coleman version when bike camping. It takes up minimal room in the top box and the Coleman canister, being a propane / butane mix, is good for low temperature camping. Mine worked well at minus 10 degrees!


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09/11/2014 at 1:29pm
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MINUS 10 DEGREES.Kinnel` Wunny I leave the bike in the garage when it gets cold ! Fallen off a number of times in my youth when riding in sub zero temperatures but now well past retirement age old body don`t bounce like it used too.Still plenty of life left in me yet though.Looking forward to next spring when mate`s and myself load the camping gear up and leave the wives at home for a few trips away.Bikernut.

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