Trangia

Trangia stoves are primarily constructed from lightweight aluminium alloys for durability and corrosion resistance. The burner itself is made of brass, chosen for its strength, thermal efficiency, and resistance to rust and fuel corrosion.​

Brass is used because it withstands repeated heating without warping, resists corrosion from alcohol fuels, and retains heat efficiently, allowing consistent vaporisation and flame output.

The wick is made from cotton or fibreglass, both materials that effectively draw fuel upward without burning. The evaporating alcohol vapour keeps the wick cool and ensures reliable combustion.

Trangia stoves are designed primarily for methylated spirits (denatured alcohol). However, alternative burners allow the use of gas cartridges or white gasoline, depending on the model.

Yes, Trangia stoves feature an integrated windscreen - an aluminium shell that shields the flame and pot from wind while improving heat efficiency. This design earned them the Swedish nickname “stormkök,” meaning “storm kitchen”.

The simmer ring is a brass cap with an adjustable opening that slides over the burner. It partially blocks the flame to reduce heat when simmering food and helps conserve fuel.

Trangia stoves have no moving parts, are made from corrosion-resistant metals, and function via simple convection and vaporisation principles, making them highly reliable in cold or wet conditions.

Yes. Trangia sells interchangeable gas burner units that fit into the standard windscreen and base, allowing use with isobutane or propane canisters for faster heating and clean burning.

Aluminium provides an ideal balance of low weight and excellent thermal conductivity, ensuring even heat distribution and rapid cooking in outdoor conditions.

Heat from the flame preheats and vaporises the alcohol through jets at the burner’s rim, creating a pressurised, even flame pattern that burns efficiently with minimal waste.