Smaller propane tanks

[RenegadeJeeper]

Right now I used my huge 20 lb propane tank and it just takes up too much space.
What are you all using and where did you get it from?

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[Bryce]

There are 11lbs (tall skinny and short wide styles) and 5lbs tanks.

 

[chacomaya]

As soon as my Gobi rack arrives (hopefully next week), I will be doing this: I will also carry a second 5 lb tank either on the rack behind the RTT, or on a sister set up on the other ladder.

 

[Myron]

A silly question perhaps, but is it possible to hook up one of the 5 lb tanks to a standard Coleman two-burner stove?

 

[RenegadeJeeper]

A silly question perhaps, but is it possible to hook up one of the 5 lb tanks to a standard Coleman two-burner stove?

Yes they make a converter hook-up

 

[chacomaya]

A silly question perhaps, but is it possible to hook up one of the 5 lb tanks to a standard Coleman two-burner stove?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't those Coleman tanks 1 lb, not 5 lb?

 

[Myron]

Yes, the standard coleman-style disposable tanks are 1-lb. The issue I suppose would be the regulator. If you have the right line/fittings and the right regulator, I'd think the stove wouldn't care (or know) how big the tank that's feeding it is. Right?

 

[Myron]

Aha. Google is our friend:

https://www.rei.com/product/885122/...18exYkfZUaohY8Ug2dRoCkvIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Tellurian]

I recently came across this 10 lbs tank at REI and was contemplating on checking it out. I've been using the single-use 1 pounders for a long while and decided it's time to changes things up.

https://www.rei.com/product/176750/ignik-gas-growler-deluxe

 

[chacomaya]

Yes, the standard coleman-style disposable tanks are 1-lb. The issue I suppose would be the regulator. If you have the right line/fittings and the right regulator, I'd think the stove wouldn't care (or know) how big the tank that's feeding it is. Right?

Yes, sorry. I misunderstood the post. Indeed the adapter works great. I use one for my 20 lb when cooking on my Camp Chef Everest.

 

[chacomaya]

I recently came across this 10 lbs tank at REI and was contemplating on checking it out. I've been using the single-use 1 pounders for a long while and decided it's time to changes things up.

https://www.rei.com/product/176750/ignik-gas-growler-deluxe

I believe that for this product "10 lbs" refers to the tare weight of the empty tank, not the capacity. Pretty sure the capacity is 5 lbs. This kit seems rather expensive, too.

 

[Tellurian]

I believe that for this product "10 lbs" refers to the tare weight of the empty tank, not the capacity. Pretty sure the capacity is 5 lbs. This kit seems rather expensive, too.

You’re right. My bad. When clicking through for more details there is a photo that indicates it has a 5 lbs capacity. I’m still interested in checking it out but I’m not in any rush. I may wait for REI to have a 20% off sale to give it a go.

I figure sometime between the 3rd and 4th fill up, I’ll have broken even. Plus, I won’t have to bring multiple 1 lb bottles on trips anymore.

 

[chacomaya]

You’re right. My bad. When clicking through for more details there is a photo that indicates it has a 5 lbs capacity. I’m still interested in checking it out but I’m not in any rush. I may wait for REI to have a 20% off sale to give it a go.

I figure sometime between the 3rd and 4th fill up, I’ll have broken even. Plus, I won’t have to bring multiple 1 lb bottles on trips anymore.

You may also want to consider a less expensive option: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000243QA0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I just picked up a pair of these and they seem to be excellent quality.

 

[RenegadeJeeper]

I found a 5 and 11 pounder for about the same $60 price range crazy

 

[GrumpyBadger]

I found a 5 and 11 pounder for about the same $60 price range crazy

Just saw this thread... I used to camp with a little 5 pounder and an adapter hose to replace the Coleman 1 lb bottles:

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-High...ocphy=9019109&hvtargid=pla-365090613807&psc=1

I had a lantern tree and ran both stove and lantern off that tank. Easy and nice not dealing with the 1 lb tanks. Can also have it as a backup / spare tank if you have a gas grill at home. Valve setup is the same as the 20 lb tanks.

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