frogy Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Hi everyone has anyone got any tips for keeping the gas bottle warmer during these cold winter nights?. I've got a cover for it but its usually got so cold overnight that the gas trickles out in the morning which is a pain when you're gagging for that first brew in the morning. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvid Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 The cover is a waste of money , all you are doing with the cover on and the gas canister is making it colder , so you are insulating the cold can and keeping it cold . yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InteraX Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 hour ago, frogy said: Hi everyone has anyone got any tips for keeping the gas bottle warmer during these cold winter nights?. I've got a cover for it but its usually got so cold overnight that the gas trickles out in the morning which is a pain when you're gagging for that first brew in the morning. Thanks. Try using an isobutene gas for winter. It should be good down to -10 whereas normal butane is only good down to 0. I think Jetboil gas is made using isobutene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Keep the bottle in the bottom of the sleeping bag if its an overnighter cloud9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spr1985 Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 framey’s advice is exactly what I would suggest , although I’m a Coleman user and don’t suffer these issues 😝 dayvid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 10 hours ago, InteraX said: Try using an isobutene gas for winter That. And get a stove with a pre-heat pipe (a pipe that goes over the burner). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Get Butane/iso-butane/propane gas canisters, rather than plain butane propane mix. Simple tip; never boil more water than you need. I do laugh (and cringe) when I see 'go petrol stove'. After issues with Coleman stoves on the bank I will never ever use a petrol stove on the bank again. I had a Peak1 stove fail on the bank. It refused to open the valve, despite being properly serviced. After taking it apart, servicing it on the bank, it eventually sprayed me with petrol. Thank goodness my Mrs had the foresight to tip a bottle of water over my face and head. Add to that, carrying a spare gas canister in the rucksack is easy, extra petrol is more awkward, needing a fuel can explicitly, plus the added risk of petrol on the hands as you fill up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyborx Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 i just roll a spare canister up in my fleece and take it to bed with me, believe me it works salokcinnodrog and cloud9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 hours ago, cyborx said: i just roll a spare canister up in my fleece and take it to bed with me, believe me it works I get my dog to keep the spare canister warm, saves getting cold feet on one in the sleeping bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Put it in warm water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 I know this is an old thread, but worth bringing back up again regarding gas canisters. I am positive I've made the point in the past about camping and caravan stores being cheaper than tackle shops. This week I came back via my local George Sharman Camping and Caravan and decided to grab a couple of GoSysten canisters as I was passing. £5.50 each compared to £5.99 or £6.99 in a couple of my local tackle shops. ✅ Right for the anal out there, a list of canisters I have used and I think the best to worst, these are all Propane/butane/iso-butane. Primus and GoSystem. They both will run until empty with no need to shake or warm. In winter they are my preference Sunn Gas, I hadn't seen these anywhere except one of my local tackle shops, it did require a shake but worked until empty. CADAC, will work, but in winter may need tipping on its side to completely empty. Coleman, the premium name, yet the worst gas canister. Even in summer they need shaking or tipping on their side to empty. In winter they need heating up before you can get a decent burn out of them, even at almost new. Golden Paws 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonly Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 I've never liked the look of these type of cookers/stoves, far too small, prone to going over. With my dinner in, no, no! Camping gas stove, comfortably takes my fryng pan. Millets shop today, £12 for 8 cans of gas. That will see me through the rest of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Paws Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 14 hours ago, salokcinnodrog said: Coleman, the premium name, yet the worst gas canister. I haven't used the rest but do find Colemans tend to run out when there is still plenty of gas in the canister. Being naturally tight and with the huge rise in gas prices, I recently bought a valve that connects two cylinders together. You put the fuller cylinder in a freezer to cool it right down and then put the other cylinder atop, open the valve and the gas should flow downwards and condense and start a flow until the top one is empty. I can confirm that it doesn't work! commonly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpbell_ll Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 GoSystem.there the ones, i thought they would be rubbish at first but got one anyway, stay away from the ones they sell in the Range, useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 14 hours ago, commonly said: I've never liked the look of these type of cookers/stoves, far too small, prone to going over. With my dinner in, no, no! Camping gas stove, comfortably takes my fryng pan. Millets shop today, £12 for 8 cans of gas. That will see me through the rest of the year. I actually found one of these terrible. I reviewed one for Johnson Ross Tackle and found that my Bialetti and saucepan were actually too small to sit on the 'rings'. The small fold down Bulin or Webtex Warrior type stoves are more stable. The other thing you might find is the gas for that is NOT good in winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 14 hours ago, commonly said: I've never liked the look of these type of cookers/stoves, far too small, prone to going over. With my dinner in, no, no! Camping gas stove, comfortably takes my fryng pan. Millets shop today, £12 for 8 cans of gas. That will see me through the rest of the year. I have one of these type stoves that Halfords sell , I think they’re great . mine came with a griddle/hot plate that fits on the top to fry up me sausies & bacon etc and along with my Ridgemonkey toastier thingy does me fine . much better than those Coleman type stoves . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 On 01/06/2022 at 17:18, salokcinnodrog said: I know this is an old thread, but worth bringing back up again regarding gas canisters. I am positive I've made the point in the past about camping and caravan stores being cheaper than tackle shops. This week I came back via my local George Sharman Camping and Caravan and decided to grab a couple of GoSysten canisters as I was passing. £5.50 each compared to £5.99 or £6.99 in a couple of my local tackle shops. ✅ Right for the anal out there, a list of canisters I have used and I think the best to worst, these are all Propane/butane/iso-butane. Primus and GoSystem. They both will run until empty with no need to shake or warm. In winter they are my preference Sunn Gas, I hadn't seen these anywhere except one of my local tackle shops, it did require a shake but worked until empty. CADAC, will work, but in winter may need tipping on its side to completely empty. Coleman, the premium name, yet the worst gas canister. Even in summer they need shaking or tipping on their side to empty. In winter they need heating up before you can get a decent burn out of them, even at almost new. Right an add on this: To give them a fair chance I bought a pack of 6 Sunn Gas canisters. They have now been used in winter weather down to -4⁰C and I can say that they do need a bit of warm water under them when the gas is nearly out at air temperatures below around 6⁰. On 02/06/2022 at 10:14, newmarket said: I have one of these type stoves that Halfords sell , I think they’re great . mine came with a griddle/hot plate that fits on the top to fry up me sausies & bacon etc and along with my Ridgemonkey toastier thingy does me fine . much better than those Coleman type stoves . You can get GoSystem Butane propane mix canisters for them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 perfect solution to “what to do with that water that is now tepid in the hot water bottle from the night before” lol chuck it in a pan to warm the gas bottle up salokcinnodrog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 If anyone is interested 6x Coleman canisters on ebay at £28.45https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325188216652 ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffindor Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 On 11/01/2018 at 19:18, frogy said: Hi everyone has anyone got any tips for keeping the gas bottle warmer during these cold winter nights?. I've got a cover for it but its usually got so cold overnight that the gas trickles out in the morning which is a pain when you're gagging for that first brew in the morning. Thanks. I use a reusable hand warmer gel packet, crack it, put it in the bottom of the bottle cover. Warms up the bottle 👍, loads of camping ones about, I found the round 1s are the best... Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184140662761 If anyone is interested, although they are not my favourite, Coleman canisters at £28.45 ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpbell3 Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 I used a NGT branded one last week worked well even through the night. I always carry a small winter can just incase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Carpbell3 said: I used a NGT branded one last week worked well even through the night. I always carry a small winter can just incase. I have a system along the lines of a started canister is in the rucksack, so I put a full one in. The started canister runs out (usually) mid session, so as soon as I get home I put a new one in the rucksack, ad infinitum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 On special again: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392238002045 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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