The "Trangia Mini Set" is an ultra-lightweight and simple set that includes a lid that can also be used as a frying pan, making solo mountain hiking meals that much more luxurious! [Practical Review]

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Cooker , Trangia , gear review , recommendations

Written by Yosuke.C

Food is important when climbing or hiking

However, there are many different types of meals. For hikers who are simply looking to take in energy, or who use a lot of instant rice or freeze-dried foods, a cookware function that only boils water may be sufficient. If you only need to boil water for one meal, a capacity of around 400ml is not impossible

However, for those who want to enjoy meals while in the mountains, a cooker with a 400ml capacity will not be enough

This time, we will introduce a solo cooker that is recommended for those who want to enjoy mountain meals. It is a simple set consisting of a saucepan and a lid, but it is a highly practical cooker

What you eat on the mountain can have a big impact on your satisfaction with your mountain climbing. Just having stir-fried or grilled dishes in addition to hot soup can make your mountain meals much more luxurious and satisfying

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Key features of the Trangia Mini Set
Detailed Review
Summary: The more luxurious your mountain meal, the more satisfying it will be

Key features of the Trangia Mini Set

Trangia is a Swedish outdoor brand founded in 1925. They manufacture liquid fuel burners, primarily aluminum cookware, and have continued to be recognized as one of the most famous brands in the outdoor market not only in Sweden but around the world

Famous items include the "mess tin" and "alcohol burner," which became explosively popular during the camping boom

The item we will introduce this time is Trangia's cooker set, the "Mini Set."

A simple set consisting of an aluminum saucepan and lid. The lid can also be used as a non-stick 15cm frying pan, allowing for baking and frying

The saucepan has a capacity of 0.9L (full capacity) and is large enough for solo cooking. Made from aluminum with high thermal conductivity, it is also easy to use for cooking rice

The saucepan and frying pan are handleless and come with mini handles, making them lighter by using the same handle

The frying pan, which also doubles as a lid, can be secured to the saucepan so that they won't fall apart in your backpack even if you don't have a storage bag

Favorite points

Detachable handle for light weight
The perfect size for enjoying a meal solo
The lid can be used as a frying pan, expanding the range of dishes you can make, making mountain meals even more luxurious
The lid and body snap together so you don't need a storage bag

Points of concern

There is no scale on the body, so it is not possible to measure
The lid cannot be closed while using as a frying pan

Main specifications and evaluation

Item Name	Trangia Mini Set
size	Saucepan (maximum capacity 0.9L) Φ15cm mini frying pan
Storage size	Φ15×7cm
Weight (actual value)	Saucepan: 92.8g Frying pan: 75.9g Handle: 19.9g
material	aluminum
accessories	Mini Handle
Outdoor Gearzine Review
Ease of cooking	★★★★★
Ease of use	★★★★☆
weight	★★★☆☆
Portability	★★★☆☆
durability	★★★☆☆

Detailed Review

Detachable handle for light weight

The mini set is a simple set consisting of a saucepan (body) and a frying pan (lid) and is handleless

The included mini handle is shared between the saucepan and frying pan, making it lighter than cookware made of the same material that has separate handles for each

The detachable handle has another advantage: when cooking over a campfire, the handle does not get hot, making it ideal for campfire camping

Lightweight, comparable to a titanium cooker

In terms of lightness, it is comparable to titanium cookers. The actual weight of the saucepan itself is 92.8g, which is not much different from the weight of titanium cookers of the same capacity from other brands

Titanium is a material that is lightweight and durable, but its poor thermal conductivity means it tends to burn, limiting the range of cooking methods it can be used for

The mini set of aluminum saucepans is an easy-to-use cookware for those who want to enjoy cooking while also prioritizing lightness

The perfect size for enjoying a meal solo

The official capacity of a saucepan (full capacity) is 0.9 liters, but the practical capacity is about 500-600 ml

This capacity is just right for solo use, and you'll have no trouble enjoying meals while camping or in the mountains

It's the perfect size for cooking one serving of hot pot, oden, rice, etc. Most instant ramen requires about 500ml of water, so you can add toppings like eggs or sausages to your instant ramen without it spilling over

It may seem a little large for people who use a lot of instant rice or freeze-dried food, but the 500-600ml capacity is just right for use in the mountains.For example, when eating, you would use 200ml for instant rice, 150ml for freeze-dried soup, and 150ml for after-meal coffee, making it a reasonable capacity even for people who mainly eat instant rice

There is no scale on the body, so it is not possible to measure

One thing that bothers me is that there are no markings on the main unit, so you have to be a little creative when measuring. I often carry a coffee cup with me, so I measure the amount of water I need for cooking by keeping track of the volume of the coffee cup when it's full and when it's half full

The lid can be used as a frying pan, expanding the range of dishes you can make and making mountain meals more luxurious

The biggest attraction of this mini set is that the lid can be used as a frying pan

A non-stick frying pan prevents food from sticking even without oil, allowing you to make stir-fried and baked dishes

When hiking, you have to carry everything you need for food, clothing, and shelter in one backpack, so meals can tend to be monotonous, but with a mini set you can add an extra dish to your usual instant rice

Simply adding sausages or fried eggs will make your mountain meal much more luxurious, and you can easily increase the satisfaction of your mountain trip by stir-frying meat and vegetables and seasoning them with herb salt

Eggs provide important nutrients such as protein

When you are doing long hikes or mountain climbing, food is important for getting energy, so make sure to eat a good meal before enjoying your hike

The lid cannot be closed while using as a frying pan

When using it as a frying pan, it cannot be used as a saucepan lid, so if you are cooking with both at the same time, you need to consider the order in which you cook the food

The lid and body snap together so you don't need a storage bag

The lid is securely fastened, so it won't fall off even if you turn it upside down

The frying pan can be attached to the saucepan itself with a snap, so it can be stored in a backpack without the need for a storage bag

The frying pan is designed so that the lid and body can be fixed together

When used over a bonfire, the outside will get dirty with soot and stain other luggage, but if used over a gas burner or alcohol stove, the outside of the cooker will not get dirty, so you can avoid the hassle of putting it in a storage bag

Please note that if you snap the cooker and lid together while cooking, the food may spill when you remove it, so be careful

When covering the pan during cooking, do it as shown in the photo for easier handling

Summary: The more luxurious your mountain meal, the more satisfying it will be

Trangia Mini Set TR-289

created by Rinker

¥4,070 (as of 2026/02/12 18:07:14, according to Rakuten Market - details)

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Food is an important element in enjoying mountain climbing, camping, and hiking. Trangia's mini set is also recommended for UL-oriented campers and hikers who prioritize lightweight equipment

Enjoy your meal on the mountain to the fullest with the Trangia Mini Set!