Need a Light Stove

[Hobbit on a String]

Hi Brothers and Sisters
I am in need of a (new) Stove, and am looking for ideas,suggestions or even if you have one.

I live outside all year round, and use the buggering things all the time, dont do gas, and meths is ok at times.

So any help is very much apperciated

Yours
The Hobbit

 

[Treemonk]

If you want light then have a look at backpacking light site. They have vargo stoves and the whitebox stove too. I can vouch for the whitebox as a seriously good bit of gear.

 

[Hobbit on a String]

If you want light then have a look at backpacking light site. They have vargo stoves and the whitebox stove too. I can vouch for the whitebox as a seriously good bit of gear.

Cheers Treemonk, have heard alot of the guys talking about the whitbox, will have a look.

Cheers
If you get up to the Grampians, come and join me for some Brew ups.

Hobbit

 

[Mooseman1]

Hexistove mate, 4 pounds from Silvemans plus refill tabs, when they are out i use twigs.
Just a thought.

 

[Hobbit on a String]

Hexistove mate, 4 pounds from Silvemans plus refill tabs, when they are out i use twigs.
Just a thought.

Arghhhh, the dreaded Hexi Stove, i have one as an emergency back up in case all else fails, but where i am headed i doubt if i could get the refills that easy.

But cheers for the reply.

The Hobbit

 

[MarioAntoci]

get a length of hemp and twist it into cordage the width of the bottle you use then fill the bottle with veggie oil and shove in the hemp leave 1/2 inch out and light for 30 sec. use a short wide opening bottle. sometimes I make them small out of small salt shakers- last 4 hours. big flame.

Mario

 

[Wayland]

It would be uncharacteristic of me not to suggest a hobo stove.

 

[Mikey P]

Another vote for backpackinglight.co.uk - have a look at the Honey stove or - if you are feeling flush - try the Bushbuddy.

 

[ZDP-189]

How light, how expensive, how many people to cook for?

 

[Stuart69]

Another vote for the Honey stove '09 here.

I've used mine a lot over the last few days, both with wood and with a Tatonka burner and it's great with either. It's been pretty cold,wet and windy in the woods where I've been camping.
A massive weight difference to my Woodland Edge firebox too so that's another big plus for me.

HTH
Stuart.

 

[Hammock_man]

What about the "group buy" Swiss Army Aluminium Volcano Stove.
I have two of them and they work just fine. can be used a number of ways and also modded easy for other pots?

 

[Wilderbeast]

gotta say I prefer waylands hobo stove, but the honey stove looks great, but if you want MEGA light go for a coke can stove, great tutorial on heree somewhere........

 

[andywinkk]

I got a primus eta the other day and im well impressed, a cup of water in 45 seconds need i say more

 

[Hobbit on a String]

How light, how expensive, how many people to cook for?

1 - 2 man, and not going to cost me the bank, lighter than the trangia system.

Hobbit

 

[MancsMan]

Hobo, with spirit burner as back-up, light and cost effective.......

 

[Toddy]

Another vote for the hobo stove
I do like my Swiiss army one but that's really only for a brew up or an 'instant' type meal. The hobo stove cooks everything from boiled veggies or rice to a fry up.
Lots of 'how to's' on the site, mine's a Warthog 1981 version........even came with a blow poker, mug and bowl, as well as the billie

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Hobbit on a String]

Gents, after having a look at all the makes arounf, i have chosen the Honey Stove.

Looks like a good build, might be a bit tricky at first with cold hands , but i am sure i will get the hang of it,

Thanks for all the help in finding a stove for me.

The Hobbit

 

[durulz]

What about a Nimblewill stove?
I recently made one and think they're great. Very easy to make, but a lot of work cutting out sheet steel. Best of all is the fact they're collapsible and pack flat.
Just do a Google search under 'Nimblewill Stove' and you'll find them with pdf plans to download and print out!

 

[Jus_like_that]

I have the swedish army trangia, Its the stainless one so not that light but its also available in aluminium, Which makes it about a third lighter! Whether using the Meths burner or to contain a very small fire its perfect, stable, simple and compact! The 2 pans are more than substantial too! I can't fault it!

 

[decorum]

... might be a bit tricky at first with cold hands , but i am sure i will get the hang of it ...

From first hand experience I can say that the '08 version can be assembled with almost numb hands and also whilst wearing thick fur lined leather mitts - I can't vouch for the '09 Honey Stove but I can't see that it'd be any different.