Camp Stoves
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J.F. Sebastian
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Well, I use an MSR Pocket Rocket but that doesn't sound like an upgrade for you...
BrianSD_42
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I've got a Partner Steel that I bought during a group buy. Love it!
Spanky4R
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I have a Jet Boil for backpacking & a Camp Chef Everest for Car Camping. I've used the Jet Boil alot below freezing & high altitude. Totally self contained unit. It's never let me down.
The Everest only about 5 times & so far has been great. I use a GSI Bugaboo Camper set for cooking & serving. Also a Gsi Destination 24 kitchen set for utensils & such.
Pics after work if u want.
The Everest only about 5 times & so far has been great. I use a GSI Bugaboo Camper set for cooking & serving. Also a Gsi Destination 24 kitchen set for utensils & such.
Pics after work if u want.
Quantumkiwi
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I do a lot of backpacking and camping and for trips where weight isn't the primary concern, I use an MSR Whisperlight. It can run on nearly any fuel, work in way colder temperatures than any canister stove like a JetBoil, and is completely field repairable. I have an old one that is at least 20 years old and it still works awesomely, even after I ran it on nothing but diesel for 2 weeks. I've used it in temp as low as -20F without problems, have only never replaced a stove part. The plastic fuel pump handle is the only thing you have to be careful with as it will snap if you drop it on a rock or something. I've only broken it once, but I think you can get a metal version.
Only downside, you have to be a pro to get it to simmer, but its possible. Also, it only takes liquid fuel so, while cheaper, it can be very messy and smelly if you spill.
Only downside, you have to be a pro to get it to simmer, but its possible. Also, it only takes liquid fuel so, while cheaper, it can be very messy and smelly if you spill.
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Another vote for a Jetboil here. Self contained (fuel canister nests inside of the boil pot), nothing to spill and reliable. When car camping, I've found myself using the Jetboil rather than a 2 burner Optimus stove simply because of how easy it is to ignite and how incredibly fast I can have boiling water ready.
All that said, if you're mostly going to be cooking food in a pan, the Jetboil can do it with the right setup, but there are cheaper options.
All that said, if you're mostly going to be cooking food in a pan, the Jetboil can do it with the right setup, but there are cheaper options.
Gunslinger-13
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For everything other than minimalist backpacking trips:
Volcano grill
https://volcanogrills.com
It’s versatile. It’s awesome.
When minimalist backpacking:
Jetboil or MSR depending on exact needs. I have both, I usually lean towards MSR most of the time.
Volcano grill
https://volcanogrills.com
It’s versatile. It’s awesome.
When minimalist backpacking:
Jetboil or MSR depending on exact needs. I have both, I usually lean towards MSR most of the time.
BlackCloud
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I used a Coleman Peak 1 for 20+ years. Now I have the MSR Reactor which is lighter and supper fast. Not real good for cooking but excellent for heating.
JWaldz
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For longer trips I bought a Camp Chef YK60LW Yukon 2-Burner. That thing puts out some wicked heat! It's definitely not for backpacking. It's heavy(ish) and you need a full size propane tank to run it. But it packs a punch to make everything I can think of. Not to mention, attachments and accessories galore for it. Hell, they even have a pizza oven attachment.
villaphoto
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Anyone have opinions on the Snow Peak double burner stove? I'm not crazy about the price obviously... but it looks nice.
https://snowpeak.com/collections/stoves/products/double-burner-stove-gs-220?variant=671132453
Obviously for a single burner... I think I might go with the Snow Peak Baja... but I'd rather buy once and cry once.
https://snowpeak.com/collections/stoves/products/double-burner-stove-gs-220?variant=671132453
Obviously for a single burner... I think I might go with the Snow Peak Baja... but I'd rather buy once and cry once.
bcdave
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Hands down best backpacking stove is the MSR Whisper-light, I've always run on naphtha gas (white gas); if new to whisper lights; be sure to read lighting instructions; the fuel feed tube has to heat up gas to get it burning efficiently. like the coalman's. Light weight, boils a litre of water in a minute, hot field repairable etc.
Best used with heavier weight backpack pots; I've got a complimentary 1L MSR guide weight pot with folding handle; that it fits inside protects it from bangs; down sides; it can be a little tippy; gets soot on reflectors when lighting; is best used and more efficient with aluminum base reflector & wind shield, best when there's some pressure in the fuel tank, but not over pressured; if slow pump to add pressure, carefully; if not pumping pressure, probably has a grain of sand in the pump and need to clean the leather pump flap and / or lube it, fine fuel nozzle can get grit clogging it, etc.
I've also got an older colman that is a great stove.
A compact clam shell Webber BBQ can be used as a stove and BBQ; that might fit your criterion best and bottom doesn't get melt-y hot. I use it on my back wood deck without issue with a 20lb propane tank and hose extension; but can be used with 1l disposable canisters (that wish could be easily refillable and advocate; and can be home refilled if you know what your doing and are safety diligent and cautious; ... goes without saying - your dealing with fire and explosive gas ...)
Happy trails BC Dave
Best used with heavier weight backpack pots; I've got a complimentary 1L MSR guide weight pot with folding handle; that it fits inside protects it from bangs; down sides; it can be a little tippy; gets soot on reflectors when lighting; is best used and more efficient with aluminum base reflector & wind shield, best when there's some pressure in the fuel tank, but not over pressured; if slow pump to add pressure, carefully; if not pumping pressure, probably has a grain of sand in the pump and need to clean the leather pump flap and / or lube it, fine fuel nozzle can get grit clogging it, etc.
I've also got an older colman that is a great stove.
A compact clam shell Webber BBQ can be used as a stove and BBQ; that might fit your criterion best and bottom doesn't get melt-y hot. I use it on my back wood deck without issue with a 20lb propane tank and hose extension; but can be used with 1l disposable canisters (that wish could be easily refillable and advocate; and can be home refilled if you know what your doing and are safety diligent and cautious; ... goes without saying - your dealing with fire and explosive gas ...)
Happy trails BC Dave
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MStudt
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We have a 22" Partner Steel stove for car camping, and won't use anything else ever again. This has by far been the best stove we've ever owned. Well worth the cost of it!
If backpacking we have a few different options. We have an MSR Pocket Rocket for warmer weather backpacking, and MSR Whisperlite for cold weather backpacking. We also have a Vargo Converter for times we're only needing to boil water rather than cook food.
If backpacking we have a few different options. We have an MSR Pocket Rocket for warmer weather backpacking, and MSR Whisperlite for cold weather backpacking. We also have a Vargo Converter for times we're only needing to boil water rather than cook food.
SomeDay
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SwayzeExpress
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Camp chef ranieri combo is killer! Has griddle top when needed. I'll see if I have pics - most will have my wife cooking and when we camp all cooking is topless
mtnbiker49
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Go to an rei garage sale tomorrow and buy whatever stove they have there. I got an MSR mini stove for $15 I believe. It was brand new, but missing the cup.
