Reddit reviews TRANGIA 28-T Mini Trangia

Unless you plan on eating out all the time (which will get expensive really fast in Europe) you will want to carry some kind of stove and a pot.

This one is cheap and very popular. This set with two small pots included also seems nice. If you can't order from amazon you can also find them on eBay and the other usual Chinese sellers.

An other alternative would be an alcohol stove. Either selfmade from a soda can or something like a Trangia mini.

Yes, they come with a "heater". Essentially a flat packet containing chemicals that react with water causing heat. Link You put your food envelope in the heater bag, add water, wait a bit, and boom semi hot, slightly more appealing "food" ;)

And yup, I believe all the food packets in the ARK require hot water.

This is what I have You can use HEET, the automotive fuel conditioner (red bottle, not yellow) I believe they are safe for indoor use.

Solid fuel you can get something like this I don't think these are supposed to be used indoors.

You mention the Trangia. Have you looked into the Trangia Mini kit? It comes with a windshield that acts as a pot stand, and works pretty well for boiling water.

A map of where you're going, and the knowledge of how to use your map and compass. I see so many people who can't read a map, let alone triangulate their position, think that they're ok if they have it. Silly, really.

As was mentioned before, the cookset is likely overkill especially if you're going solo. My absolute favorite bit of backpacking gear is my Trangia 28T a Swedish-made alcohol stove and cookset that is lightweight, durable, and beautiful. I'm a sucker for anything useful, well-made and attractive and this thing checks all the boxes. I've cooked for 2 by adding a 'grease pot' that the trangia set nests in. Whether you want an alcohol stove is a sort of personal choice, their adherents tend to wax poetical about their simplicity, reliability, and silent operation. All i can say is that after years of using white gas and isobutane blowtorches, it is an absolute pleasure to sit in camp and listen to the birds and the wind in the trees as I wait for water to boil for coffee. Another great thing is that alcohol stoves can be made easily for next to nothing, so if you want to try them out there's very little cost.

Looks like you've got a great start though! Have fun and be safe!

I use a Trangia alcohol stove for this, mostly for boiling water for dehydrated backpacking food and for coffee/tea. I take it camping but also on not-too-hard day hikes and on picnics or beach days. I got this kit initially but I've substituted in a GSI kettle and added a windscreen (which is essential). There are lighter alcohol stoves out there (buy or make your own) which is what I would get if I had to replace this. I like the whole alcohol stove thing since it's simple and durable and the fuel is cheap and common.