Trangia

Trangia Spirit Burner

Ranked #10 in Camping Stoves

318 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Lauded for its bombproof brass build and reliable simmer ring.

Consolidated from 12 independent outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

7 positive sources
4 neutral sources
1 unconvinced source

See the sources

Flagged as a product to avoid

1 of 4 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Single-burner layout and low BTU output leave it behind modern canister stoves that offer faster boil times and better wind resistance.
Flagged 23 August 2026

Why the boards include products to avoid

Pros & cons

✓ Bombproof brass build
✓ Reliable simmer ring
✓ Best alcohol stove for thru-hikers
✓ Brass construction
✓ Reliable ignition system

✗ Limited BTU
✗ Single-burner

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 5 articles, 6 video reviews and 1 community source

7 positive sources

BikeHikeSafari Article · May 2026

My pick is the Trangia Spirit Burner for most backpackers, it’s bombproof, it has a real simmer ring, and the screw-top cap means I can store unused fuel. For ultralight thru-hiking I’d carry the TOAKS Titanium Siphon (0.7 oz / 20 g) or the Evernew Ti DX.

Read T

The Prepared Wanderer The Prepared Wanderer · 86.8K subscribers · Nov 2017

Its a great budget minded stove that is built like a tank.

Watch I Instagram Instagram post

The Winter Attachment for the Trangia 25 or 27 is built for cold-weather reliability—so your stove keeps performing when temperatures drop.

View post P PaleoHikerMD PaleoHikerMD · 80.7K subscribers · Aug 2019

The Trangia spirit burner is a longstanding favorite among outdoor enthusiasts worldwide, and I have used mine for years. Recently I purchased the Evernew Titanium stove that is similar to the Trangia, yet different.

Watch G

GENERAL PATTON BUSHCRAFT & SELF RELIANCE GENERAL PATTON BUSHCRAFT & SELF RELIANCE · 29.5K subscribers · Dec 2022

Awesome little backpacking stove with many uses.

Watch B

Bushcraft Heroes Bushcraft Heroes · 415 subscribers · Oct 2025

This classic alcohol stove has been a favorite among backpackers and bushcraft enthusiasts for decades, and for good reason.

Watch B

Buy Spy Buy Spy · 28 subscribers · Jul 2025

Super happy with it so far. So, um for those of you looking to buy this, I watched quite a few YouTube reviews on what fuel was the best. Uh this one came in the heat in the yellow, not the red. The yellow came in as the uh cheapest and one of the more cleaning clean cleaner burning fuels. So, you can pick this up at Napa or any auto parts store around you for about two bucks.

Watch

4 neutral sources

UK Camping And Leisure UK Camping and Leisure Team · reviewer · Feb 2026

The downsides are slower boil times compared to gas (around 8–10 minutes for 1 litre) and less precise flame control — you adjust by partially closing the simmer ring rather than turning a valve.

Read O

outdoorswithmax.com Max van Collenburg · reviewer · Jul 2023

I started with the trusty Trangia spirit burner , which I really like because it has a nice simmer ring but it’s a tad heavy at 110 grams.

Read B

BIKEPACKING.com Location The United · reviewer · Nov 2025

Large-ish size and bulky pot support mean it doesn’t nest as well in slender one-person pots.

Read C

Cycling UK Forum Article · Oct 2025

The two main disadvantages with spirit burners are -- Slow at boiling water and dirty.

Read

1 unconvinced source

The Sussex Outdoorsman The Sussex Outdoorsman · 1.2K subscribers · May 2022

I did a test to see the fuel efficiency of a few different trangia spirit burners in varying conditions, one broken and ended up being very DANGEROUS!

Watch