Bushcraft Cookset - Crusader MK2 Review & Test TA Outdoors
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Date: 2019-09-10
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Comments and reviews: 10
Harry Williamson
No 1. the 58 pattern mug holds more than 1/2 ltr same as the crusader aluminium mug(3 1/4 of a ltrNo 2. Water bottle is a 58 pattern water bottle in the army we don't say hey were is the ospry mug it's just your mug No 3 the pouch you think the kit fits in side of was designed for the kit it fits on you webbing belt order most guys squirrel away 2 to 3 extra water bottles as you don't know when you can refillI used to carry 3 extra on my belt orderI used to get it in the neck from young officers why are you carting that kit about 24 hrs later I still had 2 full bottles he orderd me to let him have one of mine, he didn't get any these sprog officers learn the hard way I needed all mine to cook grub and of course tea every one had water except him he put me on a charge when we got back boss charged him an told me to bog off old story always have plenty of water good vidieo by the way got a way of getting things across keep at it just trying to help FAUGH A BALLAGH(The 9th and 2nd Royal Irish CGC motto home service battalions)
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No 1. the 58 pattern mug holds more than 1/2 ltr same as the crusader aluminium mug(3 1/4 of a ltrNo 2. Water bottle is a 58 pattern water bottle in the army we don't say hey were is the ospry mug it's just your mug No 3 the pouch you think the kit fits in side of was designed for the kit it fits on you webbing belt order most guys squirrel away 2 to 3 extra water bottles as you don't know when you can refillI used to carry 3 extra on my belt orderI used to get it in the neck from young officers why are you carting that kit about 24 hrs later I still had 2 full bottles he orderd me to let him have one of mine, he didn't get any these sprog officers learn the hard way I needed all mine to cook grub and of course tea every one had water except him he put me on a charge when we got back boss charged him an told me to bog off old story always have plenty of water good vidieo by the way got a way of getting things across keep at it just trying to help FAUGH A BALLAGH(The 9th and 2nd Royal Irish CGC motto home service battalions)
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gordon murdoch
I think that BCB have tried to re-invent the wheel and haven't succeeded. The only improvement for me is that the mk2 is lighter. You can use a Trangia burner but it overheats so there is there is no improvement to the stove. The mug has a larger capacity but 750ml is big enough for me, has rivets which protrude on the inside and an awkward ridge in the bottom which is more difficult to clean. All in all the mk1, in my opinion, has not been improved on.
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I think that BCB have tried to re-invent the wheel and haven't succeeded. The only improvement for me is that the mk2 is lighter. You can use a Trangia burner but it overheats so there is there is no improvement to the stove. The mug has a larger capacity but 750ml is big enough for me, has rivets which protrude on the inside and an awkward ridge in the bottom which is more difficult to clean. All in all the mk1, in my opinion, has not been improved on.
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Mountain Bear outdoors
I bought one of these and its not bad, my only observation is the osprey waterbottle isn't a genuine one its much thinner contstruction and you can flex it with your hands. my genuine osprey bottles from the 1990s will withstand a landrover driving over them. a no nonsense bit of kit with nothing that can fail, that's a win in my book. thanks for the upload, best wishes from mountain bear outdoors.
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I bought one of these and its not bad, my only observation is the osprey waterbottle isn't a genuine one its much thinner contstruction and you can flex it with your hands. my genuine osprey bottles from the 1990s will withstand a landrover driving over them. a no nonsense bit of kit with nothing that can fail, that's a win in my book. thanks for the upload, best wishes from mountain bear outdoors.
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JHAYKHAY25
Hmmm Was looking at the Mk2 in a bush craft shop the other day and I must admit, I was impressed with the size of both units and how light they are. The Mk1 isn't ideal for a day walking/hiking fairly long distances and I'd swapped it for lighter kit (a French army aluminium mug with an aluminium US army pot stand) but this might be a good all round alternative. Thanks for the review
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Hmmm Was looking at the Mk2 in a bush craft shop the other day and I must admit, I was impressed with the size of both units and how light they are. The Mk1 isn't ideal for a day walking/hiking fairly long distances and I'd swapped it for lighter kit (a French army aluminium mug with an aluminium US army pot stand) but this might be a good all round alternative. Thanks for the review
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dave b
Love the review but I was always told in the army not to drink the water after you have used it to heat up your boil in a bag meal. They gave us ration heaters in a bag. You put your foil bag in, add a little water and it reacts to a small device in the bag and heats up with no flame. I do love the Crusader 2 kit and will be adding it to my wish list. CHEERS.
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Love the review but I was always told in the army not to drink the water after you have used it to heat up your boil in a bag meal. They gave us ration heaters in a bag. You put your foil bag in, add a little water and it reacts to a small device in the bag and heats up with no flame. I do love the Crusader 2 kit and will be adding it to my wish list. CHEERS.
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pew!pew!Lasergun!
After 7 minutes, my trangia burners are going crazy within this bcb cooking set. seems to me that they are overheating in some way and start burning the fluid from the inside, instead of burning the gas through the jet holes. you can see this in this video too. Look at the bubbles within the fluid in the middle of the burner.
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After 7 minutes, my trangia burners are going crazy within this bcb cooking set. seems to me that they are overheating in some way and start burning the fluid from the inside, instead of burning the gas through the jet holes. you can see this in this video too. Look at the bubbles within the fluid in the middle of the burner.
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The Old Hobbit
Great review and I would agree that this is an excellent versatile cook system. You can use small tinder and twigs/pine cones, trangia, firedragon or other gel fuels, nesbitt or hexamine blocks. An all in one solution, even if you don't get the lid. Thanks for taking the time to make the video. I love my MKII system.
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Great review and I would agree that this is an excellent versatile cook system. You can use small tinder and twigs/pine cones, trangia, firedragon or other gel fuels, nesbitt or hexamine blocks. An all in one solution, even if you don't get the lid. Thanks for taking the time to make the video. I love my MKII system.
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John Lindsay
Great review Mike clear and concise at first thought bulky but once it was stripped down I was pleasantly surprised definately worth a thought for the future. most pots and pans out there aren't big enough to seat a boil in the bag comfortably. Well worth the effort thank you for sharing.
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Great review Mike clear and concise at first thought bulky but once it was stripped down I was pleasantly surprised definately worth a thought for the future. most pots and pans out there aren't big enough to seat a boil in the bag comfortably. Well worth the effort thank you for sharing.
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John James
just bought my set and like you i have used the meths burner, which also fits in the kit and for me it is a fantastic bit of kit. i like the way the cooker keeps all of the flames contained so that all the energy goes directly to the bottom of the cup which makes it super efficient
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just bought my set and like you i have used the meths burner, which also fits in the kit and for me it is a fantastic bit of kit. i like the way the cooker keeps all of the flames contained so that all the energy goes directly to the bottom of the cup which makes it super efficient
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IamNemoN01
I like your makeshift wind screen. :)That's precisely why I don't bother packing a wind screen. You can always find something to do a simple job like that. I know a piece of aluminum foil is not heavy, but it's one more piece of kit I don't need to worry about.
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I like your makeshift wind screen. :)That's precisely why I don't bother packing a wind screen. You can always find something to do a simple job like that. I know a piece of aluminum foil is not heavy, but it's one more piece of kit I don't need to worry about.
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