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Trangia Fuel Bottle

user rating: 4.5 of 5 (6 reviews)

Convenient filling capabilities, reliable no-leak system.

Reasons to Buy

  • Non-leaking
  • Easy refill of stove
  • Use with alcohol or white gas
  • Won't corrode when filled with denatured alcohol

Reasons to Avoid

  • A little heavy depending on choice bottle size

**This review is for the 0.5L size I use a Trangia burner quite often on day trips and car camping, and was using plastic bottles bought from an outdoor shop for the denatured alcohol fuel. Guess what? They ALWAYS leaked, especially when traveling to altitude. I saw the Trangia fuel bottle on a YouTube video and gave it a try. Voila! No more leaks! Weighs 4.06 oz. for the 0.5L size. Made of sturdy plastic (not sure of composition, but it's rigid and failry thick-walled). Safety valve prevents leaks and allows for somewhat precision filling of stove.

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Fuel Bottle

Vargo Alcohol Fuel Bottle

user rating: 5 of 5 (1 review)

A simple but neat solution to the problem of how best to carry alcohol as stove fuel. Tough polyurethane construction, a flip top, and measuring lines allow the user to easily carry, dispense, and keep track of fuel usage.

Reasons to Buy

  • Tough polyurethane can handle abuse
  • 1/2 oz. measures on bottle (up to 8 oz.)
  • Flip cap easily directs alcohol into stove

Reasons to Avoid

  • Height precludes carry inside some pots

There is something to be said for simple solutions that perfectly fulfill one's needs. The Vargo Alcohol Fuel Bottle is just what its name suggests—a bottle one uses to carry alcohol as fuel. It has become my go-to fuel bottle for my alcohol stoves in recent weeks.Use For backpacking, much of my food is limited to dehydrated meals and instant coffee. For shorter backcountry excursions, I tend to favor the ease, low weight, and convenience of alcohol stoves over other options (generally lighter options than the durable Trangia, pictured above).

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Top Fuel

Primus Power Gas

user rating: 4 of 5 (3 reviews)

I have the 16 oz, bigger, canister. The gas mixture burns great even in high altitudes. It takes relatively less space than that of the same size Coleman canisters, but it is still bulkier than the slender liquid fuel canisters. Lindal connector screws well to any type of technical stoves. I guess smaller sizes are much more manageable inside the pack. Good fuel, it will do the trick unless, I am guessing, one is not over extreme altitudes.

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Fuel

Primus Power Gas

user rating: 4 of 5 (3 reviews)

I have the 16 oz, bigger, canister. The gas mixture burns great even in high altitudes. It takes relatively less space than that of the same size Coleman canisters, but it is still bulkier than the slender liquid fuel canisters. Lindal connector screws well to any type of technical stoves. I guess smaller sizes are much more manageable inside the pack. Good fuel, it will do the trick unless, I am guessing, one is not over extreme altitudes.

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Fuel

Lite Cylinder LC-10-30 3 Gallon Propane

user rating: 4 of 5 (1 review)

It is green! Something to replace those one pound propane cannisters without the "expense" of a steel cylinder that needs an additional fuel guage. This is a lightweight fiberglass composite tank that you can actually see the level of propane. You will always be assured that when the coffee is on the propane will last until the last drop is made.

Reasons to Buy

  • It is lightweight!
  • Replaces the 1 lb. throw-a-way cannisters.
  • Easy to see the actual fuel level.
  • Never rusts.
  • Can pay for itself by second fill-up.

Reasons to Avoid

  • The handle area has very poor clearance for many fittings and regulators.
  • Accessories like risers for lanterns and multiple supply fittings won't fit this handle.

I purchased a Century two-piece safety post that was delivered last week; it was checked and found all that I expected from a Century product. At that time I also ordered the Lite ten pound propane cylinder (LC-10-30), but delivery was delayed. Upon attempting to marry the two units (Lite 3 gallon propane cylinder and the Century distribution tree), to attach multiple connected lanterns and a camp stove, I found to my dismay that there is no way for the units to mate. At least, that particular distribution tree with multiple connections, unless modifications are made.

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