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TC



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Cooking gear
Afternoon all,

What recommendations do people have for camping stoves? I am looking for something that will sit nicely on the tail gate of the double cab and be of decent build / capable of reasonably heavy use.

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Post #60022 19th Feb 2011 3:21pm
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leeds



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Coleman twin petrol burner. Just put some Coleman fluid through every 10th refill or so. Helps keep burners clean


Brendan
Post #60027 19th Feb 2011 3:47pm
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i have the same coleman and use this in it http://www.aaoil.co.uk/environment-Aspen-4T-alkylate-petrol
David
Post #60028 19th Feb 2011 4:02pm
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jst



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i run either a colman twin burner or a colman multi fuel peak stove.

very good, easy to maintain, controllable heat Cheers

James
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Post #60035 19th Feb 2011 4:44pm
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SteveS



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Colman multi-fuel twin burner for me too. You can get unleaded everywhere - use Colman fuel when you get the chance. Don't have to carry gas canisters around. Fantastic heat output. Lot of people have a separate small burner for a midday brew.
Post #60062 19th Feb 2011 6:56pm
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leeds



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The Coleman stoves seems to get a big Thumbs Up

Using a Coleman means carrying a second fuel jerry can. Avoid the plastic ones as they will crack especially if dropped on a corner. Guess how I know? Embarassed

Alternatives include a 5l metal jerry can. It can be difficult to fill coleman from a 5l jerry can so I decant it into 1l ali Sigg bottles

HTH


Brendan
Post #60068 19th Feb 2011 7:18pm
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Another vote for the Coleman twin burner Thumbs Up
Post #60084 19th Feb 2011 8:06pm
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I use Stihl plastic fuel containers for my garden machinery at work and they get thrown around all over the place (won't break) they also have a non drip filling system Thumbs Up
Post #60096 19th Feb 2011 8:47pm
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leeds



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Zagato wrote:
I use Stihl plastic fuel containers for my garden machinery at work and they get thrown around all over the place (won't break) they also have a non drip filling system Thumbs Up


A quick look at the Stihl plastic fuel cans shows that some are UN approved! UN approved fuel cans will be more robust then the cheaper ones available in the diy/motorist sheds

Brendan


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Post #60104 19th Feb 2011 9:11pm
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ti-fat-man



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my cooking options,

1. Ozpig with cast iron pot...great for 'atmos', roast chicken & hog-roast baps...mmm bulky though

2. Weber gas grill...great for instant griddle heat. aka b-b-q...simple, quick...but again bulky

3. MSR Reactor stove...tiny, fast at boiling water...really only great for brews Very Happy & hydrating freezed dried foods Neutral

4. Cheapo gas ring jobbie from GoOutdoors (£10 ish)...small, light, reliable, enough said... Thumbs Up



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Post #60108 19th Feb 2011 9:38pm
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ti-fat-man



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mmm...boil-in-the-bag curry night... Very Happy


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Post #60111 19th Feb 2011 9:51pm
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Another vote for the Coleman. They don't run well on unleaded, aspen 4t is alkylate petrol and far cheaper than Coleman fuel. Always carry a spare injector and keep the primer oiled with 3in1
Post #60151 20th Feb 2011 9:04am
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Another vote for the Coleman. They don't run well on unleaded, aspen 4t is alkylate petrol and far cheaper than Coleman fuel. Always carry a spare injector and keep the primer oiled with 3in1
Post #60152 20th Feb 2011 9:04am
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leeds



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In Australia we paid less for a 5 litre container of Coleman fluid then we paid for a 0.5/1.0 litre of Colemans fluid in the UK Big Cry


Brendan
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alantd



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I use an ozpig too (more recreational than overland but a lovely way to relax in the evening).
Jetboil for quick cuppa.
Coleman for family cooking. One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
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