TrangiaFuel Bottle with Safety Valve ,Red, 1 L (Bottle is empty inside)

Perfect size for a weekend camping trip and better than expected. The bottle is far stronger than I thought it would be

Wanted one since i nearly set myself on fire topping up my old trangia meths burner, back drafted into the glass bottle.I am prone to stupidity and general physical endangerment. Big money for a bottle, but skin grafts and hospital stays are more expensive.Have tested it, works as described. Idiot proof.

A nice sized, well constructed, fuel storage bottle. Holds 1/2 litre of fuel..an ideal amount for a one/two man short trip, however for longer camping adventures or excessive cooking would not be sufficient.Pros;1/ lightweight plastic that is rigid and feels really strong.2/ Clear markings to indicate its contents3/ Easy pour spout (x2) that prevents any spillage of fluid4/ A well constructed, no leak, screw lid.5/ An easy to use open/close mechanism...a rotating collar (screws up or down) that allows or prevents depressing the spring loaded plunger.6/ A nice size to fit into any number of outer rucksack pockets.Cons;1/ After dispensing there remains a small amount of fuel within the spouts that must be shaken out before putting the bottle away.2/ Some may consider expensive for a plastic bottle.3/ May prove to be too small for longer trips with flamboyant cooking activity.Please refer to photos.

These bottles are a good idea in principle, and definitely designed for use with the Trangia type mini alcohol stoves. The idea is that one unscrews the little round collar on the spout, and then pour the liquid in a controlled flow into the stove by pushing a little trigger (button) on the top.In reality they aren’t as good as the concept promises. For example there are two spouts for convenience, yet if there is a pressure build up in the bottle, when you open the trigger to pour downwards, the alcohol spurts out of the top spout momentarily and soaks your palm. I’ve had this happen on a number of occasions and it’s blimmin annoying!Also the bottle is made of a rather thin, almost see thru plastic material, which I get is to do with lower weight for campers and hikers and whatnot.The material just feels a bit flimsy for the price paid, and the dodgy plastic trigger head contraption doesn’t exactly feel like it’s built to last a lifetime.I actually bought it to be a reserve petrol can to carry on a motorcycle, but it would be painfully slow to empty the whole litre into the tank using the trigger thing, along with the chance of a hand covered in spurted petrol 😕For this purpose I can’t recommend this bottle, a more sturdy aluminium one with a basic sealed screw down wide neck lid would suit better.I use mine with methanol now when filling little home methanol heaters. The slow flow and trigger control work quite well for this task, I just pump the button once with my hand well clear in case of a pressure release.

It's recommended as Duke of Edinburgh kit for a reason. The bottle is well made and solid. It's not too heavy, even when full of spirit fuel.The safety valve is a two stage process. The red knob on top is twistable. Turn it anti-clockwise to open the valve. Then, when you're ready to dispense, simply push the red cap down to release the fuel. When you release the cap, the fuel flow stops. The funnel is bi-directional, so either end will dispense the fuel (the other end then acting as a vent to allow smooth operation). Turn the red cap clockwise to then completely seal the fuel in the bottle. It's a great design.You might get some residual fuel in the funnel causing a little smell, but this will dissipate over time. All in all, a great product, fit for purpose and good value for money.

... but it's not immediately obvious how to use it properly.Many reviews mention that it leaks. If used correctly it does not leak at all, but the instructions are printed on the side of the bottle near the bottom and are not particularly clear.The top cap or stopper has several functions. You can remove the entire stopper by twisting anticlockwise it using the two spouts as leverage. This allows you to fill the bottle. Replace the stopper and then ensure the red screw cap at the very top is fully screwed down clockwise. This prevents the fuel from getting to the spouts and the bottle from leaking.To fill your stove, fully unscrew the red cap anticlockwise, press it down and tip the bottle to pour the fuel into your stove. Then fully screw the red cap clockwise to seal the stopper. Finally, there will be some fuel left in the spout so make sure you drain it into your stove before stowing the bottle back in your bag.It is a clever and very safe system, but the instructions on the side of the bottle are not very clear so perhap Trangia could improve that.Personally, since working out how to use it, I love it and would not carry my fuel in anything else.

Used these for years with D of E expeditions other outdoor activities. Safe, secure and retain their quality. No leaks, no cracks, no splits. Easy to use.

Good product at a good price brilliant for camping