Overrated stove

Overrated stove. Can't see why it's getting so many rave reviews. As soon as there is a little wind, efficiency goes down the dark cellar. The windshield keeps the flame from going out but does not keep the heat. Huge flames shoot out of the burner console while cooking. Very unsafe, must be placed on a heat resistant surface. In-tent cooking is out of the question. The Mini is not worthy of the Trangia name. Get the 27 series instead, which is a great stove - in the field the extra weight and size will be offset by much better fuel efficiency and safer/nicer handling. If you already bought this one, know that the saucepan will fit nicely in the 1-liter pans of the 27 series. Avoid unless you are going to cook only in a sheltered location or know how to make a good windshield.

great bit of kit and love how quick it was...

great bit of kit and love how quick it was sent will be spending lots more here ps hope the wife dont see this cool stuff at a realy great price thanks

A great little stove

A great little stove. People say that Trangias are heavy, but this version is compact and reasonably lightweight. It needs a simple windshield for best efficiency. I like the fact that you can store any unburnt fuel in the stove.

bought the mini for its light weight

bought the mini for its light weight,i also used a small army mess tin along with the small pot and it did the job well,as did the trangia kettle. used it for it light weight on a long distance cycle trip this year.

Excellent product

Excellent product, couldnt be better value for money

I can never give a spirit stove 10/10 because flame...

I can never give a spirit stove 10/10 because flame heat is not going to be as great as other fuels. Also I replaced the 'pan-grip' for a more substantial one. The one provided was okay with the pans but add that to walking on mud or rocks and I prefer the extra security. One week old and already used in anger. Coffee and chicken soup by the river in below freezing conditions. Excellent. Fuel very easy to find.

I like this

I like this, it even does popcorn.

Plus points

Plus points - Burner/support/pan combo very neat when packed away, light and minimalist for backpacking, no sharp edges, non stick fry pan/lid. Very well made and designed. Doesn't go out in bad weather, easy to set fire to if you have to use a flint and striker coz the lighter/matches are wet or it's too windy. Minus points - you have to carry a bottle of meths as well which is bigger than a self sealing gas canister. The handle isn't the standard Trangia one but a less substantial clip type affair made of thin metal to save weight and space. It works, but could scratch the lid if you lose the protective plastic packing. The pan support is a little more precarious than a gas canister, even though it's a similar diameter, due to not being so heavy and the pan/shield construction being quite top loaded when cooking. This is only good for one pot one person use, unless you're boiling water to rehydrate packet food for two - and if you want a cup of tea, you have to wash the pan up after dinner before you can boil your water! It does what it's designed to do very well, but it's designed to be minimalist, so think about whether you want light and compact, or something a bit more luxurious, versatile, and heavier!

As with the larger Trangias

As with the larger Trangias, this one's beautifully designed - marks off only for the rather silly pan size (not really a meal's worth).

Overall

Overall, very good. Packs up nicely. Trivial to use. No canisters to dispose of. Minor downsides are the aluminum saucepan that can stain, and gets through a fair amount of fuel (inherent to any meths burner)

Brought the Trangia as a Christmas Present

Brought the Trangia as a Christmas Present. Very impressed with the service. Delivery received next day.

the cheapest on the internet and the best ive ever...

the cheapest on the internet and the best ive ever used!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!