SOTO Trail & Trail Table Review: A mountain-friendly gas stove and table set that achieves high performance, high cost performance, lightweight and compact.
written by Yosuke.C
I want to make my luggage lighter as light as possible, so I love using a single-use tent. The tent is lined up in a small space, and the equipment is lined up, and the room is slept in a limited space. When hiking and hiking, where you carry all the food and clothing you need for your daily life, you will be able to reduce weight by minimizing your equipment, so you will not bring any luxurious items that increase comfort. A typical example is furniture such as tables and chairs.
It would be convenient if there was one, but it would be a pain if there wasn't one. But if I can, I would like to bring it with me. For example, if there was a compact table that was large enough to carry over the mountain, there would be many people who would find it attractive. You cannot place tables in a limited space in a tent. What if you could place the table in a place that had previously been dead space?
The Trail Table from SOTO (Shin Fuji Burner) is a table with a glowing idea that is designed to allow you to use the top of a cassette cylinder, which had previously been dead space, as a table. By combining it with a CB can-compatible gas stove, TriTrail, you can instantly create a comfortable kitchen system in the field without creating wasted space.
I was aware that tables and gas stoves with attractive features, and CB can type gas stoves up until a few years ago, were not suitable for mountainous environments, but that's a story from now on. So, although we are beginning to understand that this is the case, what would happen if we actually tried using TriTrail and the compact table Trail Table I have actually used it in the field to check it out, so I'll start reviewing it right away.
table of contents
- Main features of SOTO Trail Table ST-3501
- Detailed review
- Main features of the SOTO TriTrail ST-350
- Detailed review
- The introduction of the "CB TOUGH" series makes it possible to use in low temperature environments and mountains
- Equipped with a regulator, it is resistant to low temperature environments and has a highly wind-resistant "mortar-shaped" burner head
- It can be stored compactly as a stove that can be used for CB cans.
- Summary: Make your tent comfortable with trail tables and trails that make effective use of limited space!
Main features of SOTO Trail Table ST-3501
The Trail Table is a lightweight and compact table that can be folded. Simply open the top to complete assembly, and there is no need to worry about setting up, and the legs are designed to fit perfectly with CB can cassette gas, making it possible to use it in combination with a gas stove that can be used with CB cans. It goes well with the TriTrail SOTO cassette gas stove is designed to fit inside a Trail Table
Trail Table weighs 135g and can be folded compactly, making it a table that can be used alone and is highly portable, making it a table that is suitable for mountains as well as for all outdoor activities.
Favorite points
- Make effective use of limited space
- Can be used as a table alone
- Easy to use, foldable and easy to set up with just one touch
- The trilite rail fits perfectly inside
Interesting points
- Storage size is slightly larger
- Small size for a table
Main Specifications and ratings
| Item name | Trail Table |
|---|---|
| Weight (g) | 135g (main unit only) |
| material | Aluminum alloy, nylon resin |
| Load capacity | 2kg |
| size | Width 177 x Depth 130 x Height 80 mm (when in use) |
| Storage size | Width 55 x Depth 130 x Height 86 mm (when stored) |
| Outdoor Gearzine Review | |
| Durability | ★★★★☆ |
| Storageability | ★★★★☆ |
| Ease of use | ★★★★★ |
| Versatility | ★★★★★ |
| weight | ★★★★☆ |
Detailed review
Make effective use of limited space
The trail table has a special design of the legs, so that the CB can fit perfectly. This allows you to set it to cover the cylinder, allowing you to make effective use of the space in the cylinder, which had previously been dead space.
Effective use of dead space above cassette cylinder
Mountain tents place importance on portability, so many models have minimal space in the tent's vanity, making them not too spacious (although there are also some models that are wider). Especially in a single-person tent, the vestibule is placed in the wardroom to make sure there is space for sleeping, so there is limited space for cooking and other things.
In situations where there is only a limited space, it would be appreciated if even the dead space above the CB can cylinder can be used. I was a little stanced because it was a small table so it wouldn't be that comfortable even if there was one, but even if it was small, there was a big difference between having a table and not having one. The level of living in the tent has increased dramatically. Moreover, by being integrated rather than a "burner and table," there are no disadvantages of placing tables to make use of the limited space without occupying the narrow vestibule of a single-person tent.
As a basic premise, gas stoves are generally used outdoors with good ventilation, but when hiking in mountainous areas, due to bad weather, they may be forced to cook in the front room of a tent. When cooking in the front room, be sure to ventilate thoroughly at your own risk.
It is small for a table, but lightweight and portable
With mountain equipment, tables are not a must-have item. Many people may give up or hesitate to bring tables into the mountains due to weight and portability, but trail tables weigh 135g (actually measured 136.8g), and are lightweight and foldable, making them easy to carry and portable. Although it is a small size for a table, for those who want to enjoy mountain meals at the tent, those who want to enjoy a drink at the spectacular view, and those who want to make a cup of coffee after breakfast, those who want to add 135g of weight, don't have to give up on living in a tent with a table. Although it is lightweight at 135g, it has a load capacity of 2kg, making it sturdy and durable.
Can be used as a table alone, making it easy to assemble with just one touch
The trail table is designed to cover CB can cylinders, so it goes great with CB can compatible stoves. It is an item that I would recommend to users who use CB can compatible stoves, but as I recommend using them alone. It has four legs and can stand up firmly and can be used alone, making it extremely easy to use, as it can be assembled and stored with just one touch. Assembly, you just need to lift the folded top so it takes less than a second. Even storage can be folded by pulling the top plate left and right, so it can be stored in one second (not including the time it takes to put in the storage bag).
Can also be used as a standalone table
As a lazy author, I'm not good at tables that require gacha gacha and assemble, so I don't want to use them, but a trail table , I'd be thinking of using them even in situations where I would normally have gone out of my way to use them during breaks.
The author has become a common practice when climbing mountains without tables. I had no resistance to sand, gravel, etc. sticking to cookers and bottles placed on the ground, but this seemed to be a numbness in my senses due to getting used to it, and the advantage of having a table prevents my belongings from getting dirty.
The trilite rail fits perfectly inside
trail tables that create dead space when used alone, creating a small storage size when used alone. How to use this space depends on the user's idea, but the trilite rails introduced later will fit perfectly into this space. To be precise, the rough parts will stick out, but they cover the burner head, igniter (ignition device), and adjustment knobs, so they also protect the stove hard case when stored.
It is designed not only when in use, but also when storing, and is designed to not waste any space, making it a great design that matches the needs of mountain climbing where you can only carry limited luggage.
Though it is a simple item called a table, it includes gimmicks to make effective use of the limited space, the trail table is highly versatile and can be used alone, and it is not an exaggeration to say it was made for trilite rails Next, let's take a look at the capabilities of TRILT CB can-compatible stove, which goes great with the trail table
Main features of the SOTO TriTrail ST-350
TriTrail is a gas stove made from CB cans and is a single stove that emphasizes portability. The mortar-shaped burner head improves combustion efficiency and wind resistance, and when combined with the cassette gas of the CB TOUGH series, it provides stable heat power even at high altitudes and low temperatures, just like the OD can model. The ignition device is equipped to allow you to ignite with just one touch without using a lighter, and the use of titanium with low heat conductivity not only reduces weight, but also reduces the risk of burns after use.
The low center of gravity and highly stable Gatoku has a diameter of 112mm, making it suitable for cooking for two or three people. The body weight is 135g, making it the lightest model in SOTO's lineup of stoves that can be used for CB can cassette gas cylinders. Although it uses CB cans, this stove is portable, combustion efficiency, and wind resistance, and is able to provide the same level of performance as an OD can as a mountain climbing stove.
Favorite points
- The introduction of the "CB TOUGH" series makes it possible to use in low temperature environments and mountains
- Equipped with a regulator, it is resistant to low temperature environments
- Wind-resistant mortar burner head
- High stability due to low center of gravity
- It can be stored compactly as a stove that can be used for CB cans.
- It's economical to use different cylinders according to the situation
Interesting points
- It's bigger than a compact stove with an OD can
- The range of heat control is narrow
Main Specifications and ratings
| Item name | TriTrail |
|---|---|
| type | Integrated type |
| Output (kcal/h) |
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| Weight (g) | 135g |
| material |
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| Gotoku size (Φ mm) | Approximately 112mm (actual measurement of the stove) |
| Load capacity | 2kg |
| size | Width 138 x Depth 156 x Height 111mm (when in use, body only) |
| Storage size | Width 112 x Depth 47 x Height 113 mm (when stored) |
| Ignition device | can be |
| 300ml boiling thyme | 129 seconds (when using ST-711 and ST-712) |
| Outdoor Gearzine Review | |
| Burning power | ★★★★☆ |
| Wind resistant | ★★★★★ |
| Tough (using cold) | ★★★★☆ |
| Combustion efficiency | ★★★★☆ |
| Storageability | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ease of use | ★★★★☆ |
| Versatility | ★★★★★ |
| weight | ★★★☆☆ |
Detailed review
The introduction of the "CB TOUGH" series makes it possible to use in low temperature environments and mountains
The author recognized that CB cans (cassette cylinders) are basically made for use in ordinary households, and are not suitable for use in high altitudes or mountainous areas.
The CB TOUGH series overturns common knowledge about CB cans. By using a cylinder with a higher pressure resistance than conventional CB cans, it is possible to mix three types of isobutane, normal butane, and propane, which is the same as the OD can, making it possible to use it in mountainous areas and to accommodate low-temperature environments. In addition to the size of a typical CB can, the lineup also includes a smaller size, allowing you to choose according to the size of your mountain hiking.
The CB TOUGH series can be chosen from two sizes of cylinders.
With the introduction of the "CB TOUGH" series, it can be said that the range of gas stoves compatible with CB cans has expanded dramatically. And, thankfully, it's more affordable than OD cans, making it more economically attractive.
Equipped with a regulator, it is resistant to low temperature environments and has a highly wind-resistant "mortar-shaped" burner head
Although CB TOUGH cans are resistant to low-temperature environments, the power of cylinders is not just the power of the trilite rails Equipped with a micro regulator, it prevents the heat power from dropping due to continuous use and cold cylinders at low temperatures. Even when the internal pressure of the gas is lowered at low temperatures, it adjusts the amount of gas sent to the burner, and maintains the heat without being affected by the outside temperature (However, if the gas can keeps getting colder and the fuel becomes too cold to vaporize, even if a regulator is installed, the heat will decrease).
Microregulators also control fuel injection not only at low temperatures but also at high temperatures, allowing for a stable fuel supply at all times.
Burner head in a mortar shape
the trilite rail is mortar-shaped and when ignited, it becomes shaped like a flame that consolidates into one point. This minimizes the waste of flames hitting the cooker and increases combustion efficiency. Furthermore, the area around the head is designed to be less affected by wind, making it difficult to reduce performance even in windy environments, and in a test with a wind of approximately 1-3m, we were able to boil 300ml of water in about 120 seconds. When tested in no wind, it was about 100 seconds, so the error was within the acceptable range. The output of the Trilite Rail is 2.6kW (2,200kcal/h), which is not a high-priced version compared to the gas stoves in SOTO's lineup, but the shape of the burner head and the regulator provided a high performance.
OutdoorGearzine has previously featured picking gas stoves, and the best candidate for the stove was the brand's OD can single stove, Windmaster. It has the same structure as the windmaster, so it is easy to understand that it has high wind resistance. This stove is highly wind resistant and can be used in low temperature environments, making it a great stove that can be used in mountainous environments without any problems.
It has an igniter that can be used to light even without a lighter, making it easy to light even when the cooker is on, and the heat power is easy to adjust from tuna to high heat, making it suitable for cooking rice, and it can be used for a wide range of people, from UL-oriented hikers who mainly cook to bring the hot water back to people who want to enjoy a lot of mountain food, making it easy to use. Igniters work without any problems at low altitudes, but they may not work well in high altitude areas, so be sure to carry a lighter with you.
It can be stored compactly as a stove that can be used for CB cans.
the Trilite Rail is 135g (actual measurement of the main unit is 131.4g), making it the lightest gas stove in SOTO's lineup that can compatible with CB cans. the lineup after the Trilite Rail it is 59% lighter (195g).
Folding the stove makes it compact and portable, and as mentioned above, it fits perfectly into a trail table. It is true that it is slightly heavier and has a larger storage size than a gas stove that can compatible with OD cans, which is designed to be used in mountains, but considering its economical appeal, it is highly stable with a low center of gravity, and its operability and wind resistance, it is highly practical, so it is not a problem to add it to your equipment when using in mountains.
Summary: Make your tent comfortable with trail tables and trails that make effective use of limited space!
We introduced trail tables and trail rails. Gas stoves that are compatible with CB cans (cassette cylinders) that are designed for general household use have certainly narrowed the difference in capabilities between them and OD cans gas stoves. It may not be long before the day when CB canned gas stoves, which are highly demanded, become the first choice for mountain stoves, from regular home use to camping and mountain climbing. There are only a limited amount of equipment you can carry when climbing, but you can create a comfortable tent life with trail tables and trail rails.
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Yosuke.C
People who act with just one backpack with the motto of "as light as possible" so that they don't get inconvenient.
From spring to autumn, I chase after char deep in the mountains and go fishing in the mountain stream. We walked the mountains in search of spectacular views that cannot be seen from the ground. Camping to be healed by the bonfire. Snowboarding is a floating mountain with a mountain of silver.
A freelance writer who has been enjoying the outdoors for over 20 years and enjoying the outdoors in his own way all year round. Based on my experience writing articles for more than dozens of outdoor web media, I will be sharing my own experiences and tools that I have been using.
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