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I got in on the deal as well. I also got two pots. I like the idea of not having to carry fuel.I hope to try it out this weekend.I picked up a Solo Stove while they were "Buy One Get One Free" on Black Friday. Haven't had a chance to use it yet but the construction looks great. Hopefully it works as advertised. The appeal for me was being able to skip carrying a separate fuel source. Obviously that could be a problem in some scenarios but the sale was too good to pass up.
I have an MSR PocketRocket and that thing is the shit!
Pro: Small, lightweight, with simple operation. Fuel is relatively inexpensive. Strong flame even in high winds.
Con: Because the burner sits high above the canister, large heavier pots and cups have a potential to topple over.
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http://www.rei.com/product/660163/msr-pocket-rocket-backpacking-stove
This and still going strongMSR Whisperlite. Had it for 20 yrs and it will burn a variety of different fuels. Has seen a lot of use and still going strong.
MSR Whisperlite. Had it for 20 yrs and it will burn a variety of different fuels. Has seen a lot of use and still going strong.
Fuel cans a pain? As opposed to carrying around a bottle of alcohol?
ThisI like the Esbit for the small size, light weight, low cost, cheap (and no-spill) fuel (tablets), and general portability. You give up the convenience of an adjustable flame, and they take slightly longer to boil a cup of water then a canister or liquid fuel stove, but they are simple and no-nonsense. Use some aluminim foil as a windscreen; it improves the performance noticeably.
Buck.
Has anyone tried the MSR dragonfly
http://www.cascadedesigns.com/msr/stoves/gourmet-cooking/dragonfly/product
thank you guys for your help.
Downside, the fuel cubes will impart a chemical smell to things stored with them.
The OPTIMUS SVEA - cult stove of the climbing society - is an ultra-classic lightweight gasoline stove in solid brass. It has been around for a century and still sets the standard for compact outdoor cooking equipment. We doubt that any other outdoor stove has been field tested as much as the OPTIMUS SVEA. Widely used by climbers all over the world, this stove is renowned for its performance at high altitudes. The OPTIMUS SVEA is ideal for single ventures, high altitude cooking or whenever stuff volume and weight must be kept to a minimum.. The lid of the stove also serves as a small cooking pot. Weight: 550 g. Measurements: 100 mm x 130 mm. Average burn time: up to 50 minutes at maximum output on one filling (0.12 L) at high output. Average boil time for 1 L of water: 7 minutes depending on climate, altitude, etc. Includes burner with valve and a small pot.