now iv tried cat can stoves, tuna can stoves, all different types of coke can stoves although they are very good, i am to clumsy to keep them as part of my kit because twice i have got out of my hammock and stood on them and they have crushed. ooopps no brew in the morning.
here are 2 different burners i like to use as they have a great burning time, they are very stong, they are the wright size for my kit and light to carry.
stove No:1
this one is made from an aluminum budwiser bottle, it works just like a coke can stove but is much stronger, i can stand on this & it will hold my wieght. in my experience this one has a better flame and burns a lot longer than similar stoves of its design. I used this one with my bigger pots and when im gonna cook a nice meal. i have made a smaller version from a hair spray bottle from the pound shop
pros
strong, light, long burning time, high heat, doesnt need a priming pan, simple design.
cons
you need good tools to make a nice neet one ie dremmel. hand tool are a challenge for this job.
Stove No:2
this is one of my main used alcohol burner. i got the idea from an altoid tin stove but tried the same design on a vasaline tin instead, I wanted a burner that could fit in my crusader kit and can stay in there when i pack it away. the good thing about this stove is that the more you use it the better it works, when I first started using it, the burn time was 8mins 22secs but now when I use it with the same amount of meths, the burn time is 15mins 46sec. I think because its made with loft insulation and an old siv, the insulation absorbs left over meths and improves its next burn. another great thing about this stove is that it doesnt waist meths and once you have boiled your water it can then be snuffed out with the lid. now I designed this stove for my crusader kit but if you make a little pot stand for it, it can be carried on its own, also the lid can be used for solid and jell feul
now I havent seen this design made with a vasaline tin befor so my ego will take fall credit for this stove and if anyone desides to make it,Please call it the little sammy
pros
very small, extremly light, easy to use, great versatility, its the best alcohol stove for the crusader kit by far. It improves the more you use it. doest waist feul and it can burn solid and jell feul.
cons
it needs a pot stand, you can lose it. and it has a funny name (the little sammy) lol
packed away it the bottem