Using a stove to make a brew on longer day rides

[Ianwhitwell]

For me, on day rides, its a flask or Cafe to be honest. Never considered a stove, though I can see the attraction in winter, though at that time of the year the risk of wild fires will be less I guess.

[Carlton green]

For me, on day rides, its a flask or Cafe to be honest. Never considered a stove, though I can see the attraction in winter, though at that time of the year the risk of wild fires will be less I guess.

I’m similar to the above, but I can see the potential fun of using a stove and would quite like to ‘give it a go’. A small meths stove (plus windshield) seems to be one of the better contenders but even they appear to be relatively bulky. Simple and compact is good, yes?

What do people use?

[jb]

What the serious stove / cyclist user needs is a lightweight water filter pump (of which there are loads of backpacking ones to choose from) so as your not lugging loads of water round with you. A small stream then can supply as much brews as you desire or until your fuel runs out. The milk is still a problem but not as bulky.

[Psamathe]

.... The milk is still a problem but not as bulky. :)

I like those cappuchino instant coffee sachets - don't like the sachet packaging but the product I enjoy (in France it's available in pots but UK we seem to have a love of loads of non-recyclable unnecessary packaging). The benefit of that coffee is it is coffee and milk in powder form (sweetened a bit as well so no milk to carry around/run out of. I use it on tour all the time, single container and 2 teaspoons for a cup (half the sachet amount!).

Ian

[Darkman]

Can't be bothered going through five pages of thread but in case nobody's mentioned it yet, mini flasks are a thing.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=mini+flask ... 06q3cmfj_e

[pedalsheep]

I’m similar to the above, but I can see the potential fun of using a stove and would quite like to ‘give it a go’. A small meths stove (plus windshield) seems to be one of the better contenders but even they appear to be relatively bulky. Simple and compact is good, yes?

What do people use?

So here are some pics of my set up for lightweight cycle stoving.

Stove is a Snowpeak Gigapower which I bought as a set with the titanium pan while in the USA about 15 years ago. Stove and gas fit in the pan which goes in an Alpkit Stem Cell on the handlebars. Windshield, lighter and tea bags fit in the black bag which goes in saddle bag/bar bag along with milk. Collapsible mug is optional, you can drink from the pan but it is a bit like drinking from a bucket.
More compact still is this version which fits in any small saddlebag or bar bag.

The stove is tiny and cost about £5 including postage from China when bought on Ebay. It does work but is a bit fiddly and I usually stick with the Snowpeak stove.
Lighter still is this one from Speedster Backpacking Products. Custom windshield fully encloses the pan, tiny meths burner in the foreground. Very light, cheap and simple but I do prefer gas - I hate sooty pans!

If weight and bulk are not a concern then the stove of choice for myself and my cycle stoving pals is a Trangia (gas version for me). We are particularly fond of fry ups on a handy picnic bench or bus shelter!

[Carlton green]

Hurray, Hurray, Hurray, now we’re talking. And cooking out in ‘the wilds’ too, now that brings back some happy memories.

[jb]

Good stuff. I like the folding cup.

This thread isn't about convenience, it's about style.

[Carlton green]

Good stuff. I like the folding cup.

This thread isn't about convenience, it's about style.

Plus one. I would also say it’s about fun, self sufficiency and happiness activities.

Of all the stove types the simple open flame Alcohol one appeals to me most. OK gas would be more sensible from a use perspective but Alcohol seems more eco to me and much more compact. Open flame is basically burning meths in an open dish/can like Zen Stoves, Phantom Stove (eBay) and the Speedster (post above); flame control is poor / not available but you can’t have everything. For those with wider pans then the cat food can type of stove is there but the open flame type is better for narrower ‘pans’.

Lots of really good stuff here: http://zenstoves.net/OpenFlameStoves.htm

[nez]

What the serious stove / cyclist user needs is a lightweight water filter pump (of which there are loads of backpacking ones to choose from) so as your not lugging loads of water round with you. A small stream then can supply as much brews as you desire or until your fuel runs out. The milk is still a problem but not as bulky.

Mint tea

[Pendodave]

What the serious stove / cyclist user needs is a lightweight water filter pump (of which there are loads of backpacking ones to choose from) so as your not lugging loads of water round with you. A small stream then can supply as much brews as you desire or until your fuel runs out. The milk is still a problem but not as bulky.

Mint tea

I prefer most teas black, but more delicate numbers like Darjeeling and the various green and white teas are probably easier on the pallet for the ingénue. Definitely a taste worth acquiring.

[nez]

What the serious stove / cyclist user needs is a lightweight water filter pump (of which there are loads of backpacking ones to choose from) so as your not lugging loads of water round with you. A small stream then can supply as much brews as you desire or until your fuel runs out. The milk is still a problem but not as bulky.

Mint tea

I prefer most teas black, but more delicate numbers like Darjeeling and the various green and white teas are probably easier on the pallet for the ingénue. Definitely a taste worth acquiring.

I agree completely.

[leftpoole]

I am finding carrying cooking gear really so much easier these days.
Following my virtually giving up cycling because of pretty (well really) serious health issues, I have now been riding a Motorcycle. 31 years I last rode and it is certainly an eye opener. 31 years is, I can tell you a great deal longer than imagined!
Anyhow it is easy so easy now with a powerful motorcycle and I do not bother worrying about polution. I am 71 and on the way out. So I am now enjoying life very much more than I have been whilst struggling with my cycling.
It is a real shame but it comes to most people sooner or later.
Keep cooking!
John

[jb]

What the serious stove / cyclist user needs is a lightweight water filter pump (of which there are loads of backpacking ones to choose from) so as your not lugging loads of water round with you. A small stream then can supply as much brews as you desire or until your fuel runs out. The milk is still a problem but not as bulky.

Mint tea

I prefer most teas black, but more delicate numbers like Darjeeling and the various green and white teas are probably easier on the pallet for the ingénue. Definitely a taste worth acquiring.

This is true, I could probably do Earl Gray black.

[Jdsk]

Mint tea

I prefer most teas black, but more delicate numbers like Darjeeling and the various green and white teas are probably easier on the pallet for the ingénue. Definitely a taste worth acquiring.

This is true, I could probably do Earl Gray black.

I never drink tea. I take mint "tea" in bags when I'm trekking or walking, but don't drink it at home. Refreshing, doesn't need anything else, and counters the taste of water purifiers.

Jonathan