Recommend me a hiking stove

[Bushcraftsman]

Hey guys,

Was hoping someone could recommend me a decent hiking stove? It has to be lightweight (reasonably) and not cost me an arm and a leg. Ive seen the primus/MSR ones but at £ 100+ they're a little out my price range! Can anyone suggest one thats a bit cheaper and still does a.good enough job?

Thanks

Jordan

 

[Teepee]

Hi Jordan.

For short trips, the Cat stove can't be beaten IMO.

Weighs 6g and just about the most fuel efficient alcy stove going.

It fulfils the cheap and light part well.

 

[rg598]

Under what conditions do you want to use the stove. I use a Kovea Spider, which allows for cold weather use, is light weight, and costs about $50.

 

[Bushcraftsman]

Hi Jordan.

For short trips, the Cat stove can't be beaten IMO.

Weighs 6g and just about the most fuel efficient alcy stove going.

It fulfils the cheap and light part well.

I was thinking a cheap version of your multi fuel burner we had in the peaks Pete, that was awesome!

 

[Bushcraftsman]

That kovea spider looks like quite a good little stove as well actually. Still quite like the idea of being able to chuck anything in it though, im sure we put like bbq fuel in yours or something didnt we pete. That worked great and for 3 quid for a massive bottle cant complain!

 

[santaman2000]

There's a lot of other (better) stoves out there. But for what you said you wanted, an old fashioned esbit works well.

Or a Sterno
http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/02/73/71/30/0002737130010_500X500.jpg

 

[Teepee]

Yes mate, it was barbecue lighter fluid in the Omnilite.

 

[Teepee]

Have you looked at the MSR Whisperlite or MSR Dragonfly?

On offer at Go-outdoors this week; http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/msr-whisperlite-international-camping-stove-p118342

There's a chinese copy on the bay of a multifuel stove, I've no experience with that but I'm sure others will chime in.

 

[Bushcraftsman]

Anyone ever used the Booster BSR-8...seems to have quite good reviews and for 40 quid is a lot nicer on the wallet!

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Msr pocket rocket never failed make me a brew

 

[persistent king]

I have this http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/hi-gear-inferno-folding-gas-stove-p261724 it's a great bit of kit for the money

 

[Shewie]

Have you looked at the MSR Whisperlite or MSR Dragonfly?

On offer at Go-outdoors this week; http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/msr-whisperlite-international-camping-stove-p118342

There's a chinese copy on the bay of a multifuel stove, I've no experience with that but I'm sure others will chime in.

That's a good price on the WhisperLite, mine has served me well for many years

 

[shaggystu]

I've got one you can have mate, PM me your address and I'll get it in the post for you.

 

[SJStuart]

In the warmer months I just carry a simple meths stove (whitebox or trangia... or even just a coke can cut up) but at this time of year, I've finally decided to upgrade and get myself an MSR DragonFly

 

[Quixoticgeek]

In the warmer months I just carry a simple meths stove (whitebox or trangia... or even just a coke can cut up) but at this time of year, I've finally decided to upgrade and get myself an MSR DragonFly

I have both the MSR Whisperlite and the MSR Dragonfly. The big issue I had with the Whisperlite was that it couldn't burn diesel, which I found was more available on my trips than the fuels the Whisperlite would take. The down side it is it LOUD. Using it on a campsite in Dorset, when we turned it off, I heard a rather pleased "Finally!" from a nearby tent. But, it will burn anything, the MSR sales reps use Russian vodka as sales trick.

I do love both these stoves, and for long trips and cycle trips where I want the flexibility to cook a decent meal, they are great. But I am saving up for the Evernew solo set for when I want to travel light.

J

 

[jiffi]

My whisperlite burns diesel I suspect you don't have the second jet that you have to change! Really quick and easy to do and an unbeatable stove!!!

 

[davidpingu]

I really like the esbit stuff too. This is the one I want http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B001UEL76Q/ref=pd_aw_sbs_4?pi=SL500_SS115

Gives plenty of choice on fuel to use and is lightweight. The only common issue with them is the lack of a wind shield so perhaps worth buying one separately if you were to get this Stove.

 

[petrochemicals]

depends if your goung to be moving alot or not.

Wood burning isn't quick to pack or unpack and light, neither are multifuel stoves with exeption of the coleman style. Multifuel is also quite heavy before any fuel when you add up the bottle spares tools pouch pump and stove.

Gas is quick to pack but is less versatile, and the cannister mount ones are a little bit weak and do not like the cold

meths is quick to pack, light, quiet, simple,relaxing, work in the cold and not technical but if you do alot of cooking the fuel doesn't last long, and you loose the weight saving quickly.

Hexi - too simple

 

[ozzy1977]

My whisperlite burns diesel, never tried it though, I imagine that it will stink.

 

[ADz-1983]

Optimus Crux Solo or Weekend kit is a good all round lightweight cook system for backpacking.

I suppose it all really depends on what type of use you need to get out of a stove/cook system as to which to go for, how light you want it and what you need to cook etc.

The Trail Designs also look really good. I just recently got myself a set after seeing a friends in action and how light and efficient it is.
http://www.traildesigns.com/stoves/caldera-cone-system