Small Stoves?

I'm kind of a stove whore.... I've owned, and still use, quite a few..

Here are a couple of the easily accessible ones..

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There's another coleman, and an MSR Whisperlite Internation not pictured..

Here's the ole standby, reliable, faithful, coleman feather 400..
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Then the new Coleman F1 Ultralight..
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My well used Esbit Stove..
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Now the fun starts.. This is a stainless steel alcohol stove my father bought me about 20 years ago.. I thought it was junk, then found it about 3 or 4 years ago, and fell in love with it..
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And finally, a pop-can stove I made. Works well enough.
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With all those to pick from, I carry the stainless steel alcohol stove with me on missions. It's light, easy, and reliable. I carry it in a "Kitchen Kit" with a bottle of alcohol, and some tri-ox as a backup..
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Gratuitous Busse Content.... My HHFSH getting some lovin..
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imo, hands down the Snow Peak Giga Power stove is the BEST...
http://www.snowpeak.com/back/stoves/ultralight.html

and keep in mind, the Brasslite stove you bought "will bring 16 oz. (500 ml) of water to a rolling boil in about 5 minutes."
w/ all do respect that's pretty pathetic, given that the Giga Power will boil 1000 ml (1 liter) in "3.5-4 mins."
honestly tho, i've melted snow into a rolling boil w/in that time frame w/ a lid on the pot. it's seriously ridiculous for a light weight LPG stove ;)

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here's my Giga Power next to my Primus Micron (which is a POS in comparison)
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Now, see ya got me. When I used to go camping with my boys and the scouts I got them a Bear brand stove very similar to the Giga power or the Primus. I think It's still in the shed on a shelf. Now my grandchildren are getting ready to be old enough for all of that.
 
Great thread! Been wanting to get a little stove lately. Thanks for all the ideas people.:thumbup:
 
I've never used an alcohol stove, but the Brasslite looks interesting. I've not had much interest in them as I've heard they don't function too well in the cold. What is the lower temperature limit for these things?

I've got several MSR's including a couple Whisperlight Internationals, Dragonfly, and Pocket Rocket. I've been quite impressed with the Pocket Rocket so far, mainly due to it's small size, quick boil time, and simmering ability. I've only used it here in Peru on weekend trips, and the temp has not been below 0C. I would be hesitant to take it on an extended trip or a cold weather trip, that spot is reserved for my Whisperlite Intl.
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pazzo said:
and keep in mind, the Brasslite stove you bought "will bring 16 oz. (500 ml) of water to a rolling boil in about 5 minutes."
w/ all do respect that's pretty pathetic, given that the Giga Power will boil 1000 ml (1 liter) in "3.5-4 mins."
honestly tho, i've melted snow into a rolling boil w/in that time frame w/ a lid on the pot. it's seriously ridiculous for a light weight LPG stove ;)
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Those are some nice stoves, but honestly, I don't see it as a speed or volume contest. Rarely do I boil more than 3 cups of water (approx .7L) when hiking/camping solo. Also, the Brasslite appears pretty foolproof as it has only one moving part and no seals or connections to maintain.

I'm still not sold on the canisters for a BOB--though I like the BTUs they put out for, say, a 2-night trip. But those canisters are just something else to lug around and have to throw away.
 
mckrob, i've had NO problems using the Giga Power below 0 degrees. it has a 10,000 BTU output, which is phenomenal for a stove of that size :D

so go buy one, you will love it!!
 
Guyon said:
I'm still not sold on the canisters for a BOB--though I like the BTUs they put out for, say, a 2-night trip. But those canisters are just something else to lug around and have to throw away.
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I am not sold on the canisters either, they can be hard to come by outside of North America, the Pocket Rocket canisters last only about 1 hour (thats roughly 16 litres water boiled according to the MSR website), the canisters are not reusable, and can't be shipped by air. I do prefer the conveniece of a mulitfuel stove like the Whisperlite Intl, in my opinion the compact LP type stoves only positive attributes are it's small size and no-mess fuel.
 
I have say I'm a big fan of the jetboil too. I have the two person one and man is it fast.:thumbup: Though it would be better to have a multi-fuel system for a BOB.
 
mhawg said:
Geez, I want her awake enough to cry out in pain anyway.
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I told you - she'll stop that if you shower first!!


G- Very cool looking stove. I may have to try that - I do love playing with fire! (Was that the outside voice?)

WSR Whisperlite Int'l for me this last decade and a half. It doesn't understand the word simmer. Two settings: "I'm going out" and "Melt Copper!!'

Never failed though!

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I really like the Jetboil concept. I wonder if they make something similar using standard propane cansisters?

When I am out camping.... I find it a bit tedious setting up the large coleman stove along with pots/pans just to boil a cup of water for coffee or hot cocoa for the kids.
 
This is a cool stove for us that love choppers. It burns wood and uses a battery to power a little fan. Heats up fast
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This old coleman is 20 years plus old. I hardly take it backpacking anymore cause of the weight but this trip it was cold and it is easier to have hot tea AND a hot meal at the same time with this stove cause it cooks so fast:thumbup: We hiked back to our truck that morning so we had breakfast there
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The bears thought we might have food inside:D
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Here's Sgt Rocks little ion stove. We just took it back in our woods on a hike to make tea and try it out. That's why my Kittyangel is there. My cats can't go more than about 2 miles so they can't go backpacking but they like to hike in our woods.
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Over the fire cooking. Not a stove but the particular pot makes it easier due to the bail and pouring handle
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I've never used an Esbit, but I just ordered the 2 versions of it. I can't wait to try it out. I am going to have to try the alcohol designs as well since I've always just cooked over/in a firepit or with the Coleman campstoves.
 
The alcohol ones are cool but slow. I was with 4 people this summer and used a pepsi can stove to heat 2 quarts and it took 2 fillings and about 25 min.:D

The little sgt rock one will usually do a liter in 10 to 12 min.
 
You wanna see some more great stuff? Do a search for Hollowdweller and/or Pitdog in Wilderness & Survival Skills. You'll find a wealth of great posts and fantastic scenery.
 
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