Cook stoves

Finally found the link…

– Last Updated: Jul-10-08 1:46 PM EST –

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product.asp?sku=ZRW%2D170&thru=fr&mscssid=JFX2U8SM54FT9MRVDAUHBWENTHGJE3F4

Although, when I bought mine it was 3 for $15...

Or:


http://cgi.ebay.com/Swedish-Two-Person-Camp-Backpack-Stove_W0QQitemZ280243103533QQihZ018QQcategoryZ36077QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Or:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Swiss-Military-Camp-Stove-Kit_W0QQitemZ110269180981QQihZ001QQcategoryZ36077QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Paddle easy,

Coffee

Stove
I use a Coleman Apex II as a primary stove because I love the fuel delivery system.

For day paddles I use a pop can alcohol stove exclusively. WARNING . . . making pop can stoves can become addictive!!!

I use an ancient Coleman Peak I
The old Peak I is good enough for me. It really packs a punch at “full throttle” (better not even use the full-pwer setting unless the pot you are using is more than 14 inches in diameter or you’ll get flames all up the sides), but it simmers better than most of the really expensive stoves I see other people using. The only reliablity issue I have had is age-related valve-seal leakage, which so far has been repairable simply by tightening the packings.



In general, I’m a fan of liquid-fuel stoves because you get more heat production, relative to the amount of weight and space of your fuel containers, than with propane or butane. Also, you always know exactly how much fuel you have, and there’s never any need to bring along extra containers carrying questionable quantities of fuel. Just fill the stove’s tank (and maybe a reserve tank) at the beginning of the trip and off you go. Finally, as already pointed out, liquid fuel is reliable in cold temperature, while propane/butane is not.

the annoyance
of having several mostly empty but not quite canisters in your garage…unless you want to take them all for your next week long trip.



Liquid fuel doesnt pose that dilemma.



Plus you can start a good fire with it if you need one for warmth. Carefully. Wont go into the details but when it has been raining for seven weeks straight, kindling needs a boost. (Northen Ontario is awash… thats north of Thunder Bay)

stoves
If you want a light weight, small, relatively inexpensive ($39) cannister stove it is hard to beat the MSR pocket rocket. Weighs 4 ozs and can be stored is a small quart pot. Cannisters are a little problem becasue you always seem to have a half full one but if you punch a hole in them after they are empty they can be recycled.

Jetboil is great stove!
Especially if you’re looking for boiling water. Not as useful for cooking up full meals, although some of their models are more suitable than the basic boiler. About $80.

Solid Fuel:
Esbit…



Liquid fuel:



MSR Pocket Rocket (Snowpeak is good but pricey).





Consider: Pepsi Can Stoves…(Free), uses denatured alcohol as fuel (HEET automotive fuel additive in the YELLOW bottle), or from a Hardware store/Walmart.




Be aware
that the above from Sportsman’s Guide looks like only the stoves and windscreens/pot supports but not the pots themselves. It may be difficult to fine pots that fit inside the supports. The stoves could be used with makeshift pot supports and whatever pots you have.

I like this little jetboil stove. Good
birthday present request. I really liked the pocket rocket stove too. That is what I used & I am definitely buying it. So compact & very stable.

yes I want to make my stove!!
Stove party must be planned.

The cat stove is one of my
favorites…

http://royrobinson.homestead.com/Cat_Stove.html

MSR Reactor?
Anyone used one of these? Backpacker mag gave it a good review if I remember correctly.

Link to plans, templates and instruction
http://zenstoves.net/Stoves.htm



Click on the Alcohol stove tab and check out the drop down menu…

well
Well the two burner coleman stoves are always good and durable…they have been the standard for camping stove for a long time. its big and may not be good for kayaking but for canoing…

small version stove

coleman apex—good and lightweight and have a simmer mode which is nice. ive used both above stoves for a long time.

msr’s whisperlight is good too.

Thanks for the links

– Last Updated: Aug-15-08 8:54 PM EST –

I used the Pocket Rocket on my latest trip. One can of fuel lasted the whole trip practically (5.5 days). Gave out the last night. That was 3 people with light cooking, but boiling water every am & most pms. I thought that was pretty good!!

now I just have to find people who will come to a stove making party. Maybe beer will help boost the guest list.

Long Drive…
can we do the party by VTC?

Sure
I will just have to mail everyone their beer in advance. : )

MSR
I use a MSR XKG-EX. It’s loud, doesn’t simmer, not the lightest, doesn’t pack as well as others, and cost around $130. However, it will burn anything you put in the tank, is the number one proven expedition stove worldwide, super fast boil times, and has never failed me. It’s over kill for most trips but it’s cool.Also, I’m not a canister guy, I prefer liquid fuel. I used a Peak 1 prior to this for 10 years.



Jerry

Optimus Hiker
has been my latest stove. I to am moving away from the canister fuels. Lately I have also been taking a Thremette to boil water using sticks and twigs, why burn expensive fuel to boil water? Another just tried option for the water is a Littlebug folding stove. It has the advantage over the Thremette by being easier to transport in the kayak. I use a pot I was already taking but now it has a black coat :slight_smile:

Lightweight Camp Stoves
I have used just about every type of camp stove on the market over the 50+ years I have backpacked, climbed, river run, and XC Skiied. As an Outdoor Living Instructor I purchased many different types of stoves so students would get experience using different models and types of fuels. I have used propane, butane, white gas, alcohol, and regular gas models.

The best stove I have ever used for all around use at sea level to high altitude is the Optimus 8 R white gas stove. It has only one moving part. It is easy to prime and light. It boils a pint of water in under 3 minutes. It sits low in its windscreen and is indistructable. In forty years of using them I have never had a malfunction. Cost is $59.