The British army issued foldable hexamine stove is a large version of the Esbit stove. It has a separate top plate that is designed to fit in a pattern 58 canteencup. Since hexamine smells very badly and is considered toxic it would be better to use foldable stoves like this with alcohol. A hole ofContinue reading “British army hexi cooker modified into a Trangia pot stand”
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Phoebus 625 stove
The Phoebus 625 stove is a true classic among the vintage stoves. It was made by Austrian company MJR. This stove was used by regular campers and the army in the 1950’s and 1960’s. It is still a popular stove among classic camping stove enthusiasts. The stove can run on Kerosene or white gas suchContinue reading “Phoebus 625 stove”
Vesuv Outdoor products
Vesuv Outdoor is European producer of lightweight product for outdoor activities. More precisely windshields and tent pegs made out of Titanium. They are based in Czech Republic. Their current product portfolio consist out of: More inf on their website: http://www.vesuv-outdoor.eu Caldera Cone windshield systems are special in the way that the pan will rest withContinue reading “Vesuv Outdoor products”
Dutch army backpacks from the DPM camouflage era
In the early 90’s the Dutch armed forces started to modernize its equipment for personal usage. Main visible aspect was that they switched from olive green camouflage to a Dutch version of the DPM camouflage that was already used by the British army. Another aspect was the introduction of completely new designs. Up till thenContinue reading “Dutch army backpacks from the DPM camouflage era”
How to treat burning wounds
When you’re out camping and cook your own meals, use oil lanterns, make camp fires or just carry hot coffee with you the chance of burning your skin is always there. Sometimes it’s just clumsy handling of hot pots and camp stoves in other situations it’s plain stupid pouring of high flammable liquids (alcohol, acetone,Continue reading “How to treat burning wounds”
Ehrich & Graetz Matador / DHR Ideal Brenner oil lamp
TLDR: First patented in 1895 and still newly produced today. Burns on the not highly flammable Kerosene or lamp oil. The operation and maintenance of the lamp are extremely simple. No pre heating required, just remove the glass chimney and light it with a lighter then place the glass chimney back again. Turn the flameContinue reading “Ehrich & Graetz Matador / DHR Ideal Brenner oil lamp”
Alcohol conversion of white gas stoves
Since alcohol is usually cleaner burning than white gas (petrol) it might be attractive to convert your liquid fuel stove so it is able to burn alcohol. There are 2 ways you can achieve this. Enlarging the bore of the jet or narrowing the holes for air intake. Both have the result that the airContinue reading “Alcohol conversion of white gas stoves”
Fjällräven Rucksack No. 21
The Fjällräven Rucksack No21 looks like a classic canvas backpack from decades ago. However it is a modern pack. The base material is G-1000, a combination of 35 % cotton and 65 % polyester. The water resistance can be improved by waxing it. Fjällräven sells his own wax product for this: Greenland Wax. This isContinue reading “Fjällräven Rucksack No. 21”
Enders 9061 military petrol stove
The Enders 9061 petrol stove was produced in the 50’s and 60’s by the German company Enders. This company is still alive and selling outdoor products nowadays. It was in use in the West German army, the Bundeswehr. Other nations also used this petrol stove as part of the inventory of the German Leopard tanks.Continue reading “Enders 9061 military petrol stove”
French army F1 backpack
The French army F1 backpack was in use till the mid 90s. For many years these backpacks were commonly found in army surplus stores. However nowadays they are getting difficult to find. The pack is made out of tough heavy duty materials which makes it very durable. This backpack is super strong and won’t disappointContinue reading “French army F1 backpack”