Propane/butane camp stoves

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Josh Wilson

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I have decided to take the plunge and get one of those gas canister stoves. Now to figure out which one. Any opinions?

I do have one criterion. All the companies have there own custom canisters with their own custon gas mixtures. I want a stove that will burn serveral different types or gas (butane,propane,mix) and that will work with several companies canisters. So far the only stoves I've found that fit this criterion are the MSR superfly and the Primus Multifuel.
 
I have a snow peak stove that is sweet. It takes the snow peak canisters as well as primus canisters, and probably others as well.

As I'm sure you know you could buy a MSR white gas stove that can burn almost anything you pour in it, but they are stinky, messy, and bulky.

Snow Peak gets my vote Small, light, powerfull.

--Jeff
 
The MSR stoves are excellent and they are the most popular stove used by the thru-hikers on the Appalalician Trail. However, I am still using my Coleman burner that screws on top of the non-refillable canister. It's bulky and a little heavy (maybe 1#) but it works great and it's about $75 cheaper than a MSR.
 
I just purchased the Primus Himalayan Multifuel for two reasons:

1. It is the most versatile stove out there and will not only burn the propane/butane canisters, but also Coleman Fuel (Naptha,or white gas), gasoline, diesel, kerosene.

2. It seemed to me to be built better than any of the MSR stoves, especially the pump which is made from metal and not plastic.

I was able to get mine for 77 bucks delivered from Jarrett at www.campman.com.
 
I really think that the Primus will give you the most for your money.
the Yellowstone(?) is a good buy,$25.00-$30.00. you can even get the pizeo lighter for a few $ more. I'm cheap so I didn't! any canister that has the same thread will fit. I believe the MSR will fit.
I have never had a problem finding canisters. Remember with a LPG stove it is really important to use a wind screen in any weather.
Make one with Valley Tin from the hardware store. It's alot cheaper than paying MSR for one. If you have a problem using the stove in cold weather try setting the canister in a pan of water. this will help the fuel vaporise easier. In cold weather you will find the LPG stoves need all the help you can give them! Mixed fuel or not!<><
 
This site has reviews of several stoves as well as other gear:

http://www.outdoorreview.com/reviews/

From what I've read, the closest thing to standardization with compressed gas stoves is something called the Lindel valve. Older stoves punctured the cartridge. If you removed the cartridge, the remaining fuel was lost. Newer stoves use the self sealing Lindel valve and can be removed without losing the contents. I don't know every brand with the Lindel valve will interchange, however. You might call Campmor or REI and ask:
www.campmor.com
www.rei.com
 
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