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Trangia Series 27-1 Ultra Light Hard Anodized Aluminum UL HA
@cirstenseverin The HA works great! I have had great success with it. But if you wanted non stick I would suggest just getting the fry pan in non stick. I am a much bigger fan myself of learning to use oil to fry things than to have non-stick surfaces. Using oil will pump up your calories on the trail as well. Plus you can really lay into the surface and it stands up to wear and tear. I personally vote all HA. That works for me, YMMV.
deciding between 27-6 and 27-8. Non-stick vs HA what do you think? Do a lot more things stick to the HA rather than the non-stick? Is the non-stick worth the extra weight?
Also, thanks very informative video!
@Tegulicious Just visit any auto parts store or walmart and get yourself a YELLOW BOTTLE OF HEET. Don’t get the red bottle. Otherwise you can get denatured alcohol at lowes or home depot, but you might have to cut it… it will soot.
DO NOT use rubbing alcohol. It too will soot your pots.
Could you us rubbing alcohol as a fuel for this thing? I would also like to know where I can get denatured alcohol. Is it something that could be purchased at wal-mart or homedepot?
ULHA is the way to go… what do you mean by “cup”? You mean the alcohol burner? Yes I have never used either of the attached liquid fuel burners. I only used denatured alcohol with what I call the “puck”. I am not a fan of the waste/expense associated with those other fuels. My main source of fuel 98% of the time is alcohol. I have many stoves.
Dude, I’ve spent weeks trying to locate the 27-2 UL HA, and when I do find it, it is either $150, or they are out of stock. I’ve found many other adaptations, like the 27-8…which is what I ordered. I based my dicision on this video, and it arrives tomorrow. It is UL and HA, but the wind screens and the water pot are just UL. 5 straz dude. Thanks for the recommendations.
I have a series 25 silver aluminium cooker which came with the two anodized pots and frying pan/cover and a silver aluminium kettle. It was intended to be used as an emergency cooker in case of power cuts. However, I find cooking with it great fun and very realiable.
I dont know if I ever resonded to this post. I believe that the UL HA is the best Trangia ever period. I just have tried every pot/pan combo with so many stoves. Many not even on video here. I believe overall I am a solid tried and true Trangia UL HA fan. Yes it is solid. Yes it is non stick, easy to clean. Just get it from somewhere that would let you return it if you dont like it… but I DOUBT that would happen! Good luck, this is the best.
Yes “400″ Series Stainless is high in nickel. This is why it’s very shiny and doesn’t rust very quickly.
“300 series” is what they use for food products. It is actually very low in nickel content. Specifically “304″ is what is used to make the Tankers that haul dairy products and other food stuffs on the road and rail.
PS I agree with you, Cast iron is the best. But since I do 99% of my cooking in the microwave I use Glass (Food grade = No lead) cookware. It’s also 100% recycleble.
Hello mate. Thanks for that, very helpful. How robust is the coating on the pots? Is it likely to last a good while? I assume you have to be a bit careful with the coating when you stir food and only use non-metal utensils…?
You won’t cook with aluminum, I’m guessing you’re one of those people who believe that you can get Alzheimers from it. Well since the 1960s, there has been no conclusive evidence that aluminum is linked to Alzheimers. Also hard anodized aluminum is aluminum that has been submerged into an electrical acid bath witch toughens up the aluminum so it’s twice as hard as stainless steel, and makes it non reactive to acidic foods. And if use correctly, teflon coated pans are fine to use.
1) Redo the video with a Voice over… It’s hard to hear your voice over the sounds of the pans rattling and knocking together.
2) I will never cook food in anything made from Aluminium, or anything thats been Teflon coated. Stick with the Stainless Steel. Yes it makes it harder to clean up and it does stain.
Ty for your vid, i am looking for somthing like this, (ann all in 1 cook system) however i more of a fan of cooking with fire. is it sutible for lighting a small fire and placing the tragia over the top? (not a fan for carrying fuel) and how long will it burn when full??
Thank you
Thank you for the great information. I do have some old Coleman HA pans and they have been good to me. Ever any interest on selling your old duosal kit? Let me know, I would probably take it off your hands. Hope this finds you well!
I am very much extremely happy with the new version. I find that not much sticks. In fact… nothing has stuck yet. I find there is not chipping or anything like that. I would take the Hard Anodized ANYDAY over my previous version. 27 version is for 1 to 2 people, while my understand is that the 25 is for a larger 3 to 4 party. I believe the 27 is smaller. I have always had the 27 series. I cannot say enough about my new UL HA version.
Great vids. Been thinking about updating my Trangia set up from the old military version. How has the anodized one worked so far for you? Any loss of the coating? Also do you recommend the 25 or 27 series? 5/5!
25 Comments
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
@cirstenseverin The HA works great! I have had great success with it. But if you wanted non stick I would suggest just getting the fry pan in non stick. I am a much bigger fan myself of learning to use oil to fry things than to have non-stick surfaces. Using oil will pump up your calories on the trail as well. Plus you can really lay into the surface and it stands up to wear and tear. I personally vote all HA. That works for me, YMMV.
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
deciding between 27-6 and 27-8. Non-stick vs HA what do you think? Do a lot more things stick to the HA rather than the non-stick? Is the non-stick worth the extra weight?
Also, thanks very informative video!
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
@Tegulicious Just visit any auto parts store or walmart and get yourself a YELLOW BOTTLE OF HEET. Don’t get the red bottle. Otherwise you can get denatured alcohol at lowes or home depot, but you might have to cut it… it will soot.
DO NOT use rubbing alcohol. It too will soot your pots.
You can also use everclear the drinkiing alcohol.
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Could you us rubbing alcohol as a fuel for this thing? I would also like to know where I can get denatured alcohol. Is it something that could be purchased at wal-mart or homedepot?
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Bullet proof reliability,cheap fuel and good results = TRANGIA !!
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Just got a spare simmer ring for mine – ebay item 260562464601 … now i’ve got two and use one for ‘snuffing’ and one for simmering.
VERY HANDY!!!!!
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
ULHA is the way to go… what do you mean by “cup”? You mean the alcohol burner? Yes I have never used either of the attached liquid fuel burners. I only used denatured alcohol with what I call the “puck”. I am not a fan of the waste/expense associated with those other fuels. My main source of fuel 98% of the time is alcohol. I have many stoves.
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Excellent video. Helped me decided between the stainless steel and UL HA. Do you use the attached fuel system or just the fuel “cup” it comes with?
iholzman
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Where did you end up ordering from? BTW… Hard Anodized makes the biggest difference. Hope you enjoy, feel free to check back in with your analysis.
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Dude, I’ve spent weeks trying to locate the 27-2 UL HA, and when I do find it, it is either $150, or they are out of stock. I’ve found many other adaptations, like the 27-8…which is what I ordered. I based my dicision on this video, and it arrives tomorrow. It is UL and HA, but the wind screens and the water pot are just UL. 5 straz dude. Thanks for the recommendations.
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
I have a series 25 silver aluminium cooker which came with the two anodized pots and frying pan/cover and a silver aluminium kettle. It was intended to be used as an emergency cooker in case of power cuts. However, I find cooking with it great fun and very realiable.
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
I dont know if I ever resonded to this post. I believe that the UL HA is the best Trangia ever period. I just have tried every pot/pan combo with so many stoves. Many not even on video here. I believe overall I am a solid tried and true Trangia UL HA fan. Yes it is solid. Yes it is non stick, easy to clean. Just get it from somewhere that would let you return it if you dont like it… but I DOUBT that would happen! Good luck, this is the best.
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
These are the best stoves! Love them!
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Where did you buy this, I can’t find any of the HA models for sale only the UL.
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Yes “400″ Series Stainless is high in nickel. This is why it’s very shiny and doesn’t rust very quickly.
“300 series” is what they use for food products. It is actually very low in nickel content. Specifically “304″ is what is used to make the Tankers that haul dairy products and other food stuffs on the road and rail.
PS I agree with you, Cast iron is the best. But since I do 99% of my cooking in the microwave I use Glass (Food grade = No lead) cookware. It’s also 100% recycleble.
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Hello mate. Thanks for that, very helpful. How robust is the coating on the pots? Is it likely to last a good while? I assume you have to be a bit careful with the coating when you stir food and only use non-metal utensils…?
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Stainless has nickel toxicity, copper is deadly too.
Anodized aluminum is safe when it has a thick coating.
Cast iron is best, and healthiest, but a little messy, and needs grease applied regularly.
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
You won’t cook with aluminum, I’m guessing you’re one of those people who believe that you can get Alzheimers from it. Well since the 1960s, there has been no conclusive evidence that aluminum is linked to Alzheimers. Also hard anodized aluminum is aluminum that has been submerged into an electrical acid bath witch toughens up the aluminum so it’s twice as hard as stainless steel, and makes it non reactive to acidic foods. And if use correctly, teflon coated pans are fine to use.
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Good video, I’d make the following suggestions…
1) Redo the video with a Voice over… It’s hard to hear your voice over the sounds of the pans rattling and knocking together.
2) I will never cook food in anything made from Aluminium, or anything thats been Teflon coated. Stick with the Stainless Steel. Yes it makes it harder to clean up and it does stain.
Just my personal opinions…
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
great video – trangia kits are excellent, light, and inexpensive to buy and fuel!
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Ty for your vid, i am looking for somthing like this, (ann all in 1 cook system) however i more of a fan of cooking with fire. is it sutible for lighting a small fire and placing the tragia over the top? (not a fan for carrying fuel) and how long will it burn when full??
Thank you
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Thank you for the great information. I do have some old Coleman HA pans and they have been good to me. Ever any interest on selling your old duosal kit? Let me know, I would probably take it off your hands.
Hope this finds you well!
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
I am very much extremely happy with the new version. I find that not much sticks. In fact… nothing has stuck yet. I find there is not chipping or anything like that. I would take the Hard Anodized ANYDAY over my previous version. 27 version is for 1 to 2 people, while my understand is that the 25 is for a larger 3 to 4 party. I believe the 27 is smaller. I have always had the 27 series. I cannot say enough about my new UL HA version.
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Great vids. Been thinking about updating my Trangia set up from the old military version. How has the anodized one worked so far for you? Any loss of the coating? Also do you recommend the 25 or 27 series? 5/5!
August 8th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
great video and annotations! Trangia pots are good kit, but try a PotPal™ out instead of the orange bag- It’s all about being multifunctional!