Firemaple Mars Radiant Stove

[Arsey]

I’m just watching a Big Rock Moto vid of them attempting the Nevada BDR and camping out.
One of the guys is using a Firemaple radiant stove which he really rates .
I’m not a camper but do have a Jetboil for using on the beach or making a brew on a trip .
Not seen any mention of this radiant system but thought it might be of interest .

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[Oldrat]

One of the drawbacks with my jet boil is the lack of control over the burner, its perfect for a quick brew but a challenge to set a simmer.

This unit might well address that -Cheers

 

[snelly]

I’m just watching a Big Rock Moto vid of them attempting the Nevada BDR and camping out.
One of the guys is using a Firemaple radiant stove which he really rates .
I’m not a camper but do have a Jetboil for using on the beach or making a brew on a trip .
Not seen any mention of this radiant system but thought it might be of interest .

Annoying review

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That's a good find Arsey cheers;; the stove looks like it has a good spread of heat which i would imagine gets rid of the hot spots you normally get when using direct flames; it should give you better cooking control;; top job,

 

[HGS]

On Amazon at £114, with a 25% voucher down to £86 delivered
Hopefully it shows for anyone interested

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fire-Maple...pcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A2WU91360PZMVL

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

That looks a handy little stove but I bought a new Jetboil not so long ago so I’ll probably leave it for now unless I see one in a camping shop and need some retail therapy

 

[Wapping]

That's a good find Arsey cheers;; the stove looks like it has a good spread of heat which i would imagine gets rid of the hot spots you normally get when using direct flames; it should give you better cooking control;; top job,

From the video and picture, I can’t see that the heat can be adjusted. It looks to be either on or off.

 

[bod]

I have had an MSR Reactor with radiant burner for about a decade now.

MSR Reactor Stove System 4-Season Hiking Stove | Absolute-Snow

Compact & windproof cooking system with unparalleled speed and efficiency for 4-season camping trips. £249.95, MSR Reactor Stove System 4-Season Hiking Stove, 1L Grey

www.absolute-snow.co.uk

Totally silent, runs consistently in any temperature, runs 100% on a near empty cannister, and amazing as a heater to warm up a tent.
Can be a bastard to light, and now priced itself out of the market.

 

[leedude03]

From the video and picture, I can’t see that the heat can be adjusted. It looks to be either on or off.

In the picture in post number 4 you can see the control valve/knob

 

[Wapping]

In the picture in post number 4 you can see the control valve/knobView attachment 296017

Isn’t that just a simple ‘Flow / no flow’ tap, rather than controlling the volume (I guess the word is) of gas that flows and, hence, the flame?

 

[leedude03]

Isn’t that just a simple ‘Flow / no flow’ tap, rather than controlling the volume (I guess the word is) of gas that flows and, hence, the flame?

Maybe so Richard i maybe thinking wrong. i thought if you control the flow of gas you control the heat, at least it is how it works on my stoves.

 

[Northern jock]

The MSR versions are very fast, windproof and adjustable. I've got one and it's way ahead of my old Jetboil in efficiency. 100% recommended
This is the one I have

https://www.msrgear.com/ie/stoves/stove-systems/windburner-personal-stove-system/windburner.html

This Black Rock looks similar technology

 

[bod]

The MSR versions are very fast, windproof and adjustable. I've got one and it's way ahead of my old Jetboil in efficiency. 100% recommended
This is the one I have

https://www.msrgear.com/ie/stoves/stove-systems/windburner-personal-stove-system/windburner.html

This Black Rock looks similar technology

That looks a good compromise between a Jetboil and my MSR Reactor.

 

[Northern jock]

That looks a good compromise between a Jetboil and my MSR Reactor.

Yup, similar weight and capacity to my Jetboil but burner efficiency of the Reactor. The only thing it doesn't have is an ignitor but I always have a one with me so not bothered

 

[Kritou]

I’m just watching a Big Rock Moto vid of them attempting the Nevada BDR and camping out.
One of the guys is using a Firemaple radiant stove which he really rates .
I’m not a camper but do have a Jetboil for using on the beach or making a brew on a trip .
Not seen any mention of this radiant system but thought it might be of interest .

Annoying review

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“or making a brew on a trip” … I can just see it there bubbling away on the centre console …

 

[bod]

Yup, similar weight and capacity to my Jetboil but burner efficiency of the Reactor. The only thing it doesn't have is an ignitor but I always have a one with me so not bothered

I never trusted those Piezo igniters as an only source of ignition.

 

[bod]

Yup, similar weight and capacity to my Jetboil but burner efficiency of the Reactor. The only thing it doesn't have is an ignitor but I always have a one with me so not bothered

You are costing me some dosh in the last month.
Just ordered a red one for £129.95.

MSR WindBurner Stove System Camping & Hiking Cooking Set

A fast boiling, compact and windproof stove system for the discerning backpacker. £169.95, MSR WindBurner Stove System Camping & Hiking Cooking Set, 1L Red

www.absolute-snow.co.uk

... just to keep my Jetboil and Reactor happy!

 

[Udders]

I’ve had a Windburner for years now. Superb bit of kit and very frugal on gas because hardly any heat is wasted. I use it a lot while I’m out on the emtb too.

 

[bod]

Mine comes tomorrow!

Went back to a Jetboil this year when someone on here put up a link for somewhere knocking them out for £80
Still have my original from about 2008, but it is now retired, and a bit of a Triggers broom to be honest.
Anyway, Jetboils are great, but a bit crap in the cold and wind. Mine will now be stowed in the underseat compartment in the T6.

I think my Reactor was £100 delivered, and in hindsight wished I had gone for the big pot version for another £20.
The 1.7l pot alone is £110 .... but just looking they seem to have 40% off these at present ...

MSR Reactor Pot Lightweight Camping Cookware | Absolute-Snow

All-around cooking pot with fuel-efficient design. Compatible with MSR Reactor Stove system only. £101.95, MSR Reactor Pot 1.7L Lightweight Camping Cookware, 1.7L Grey

www.absolute-snow.co.uk

Not too sure I'll be able to resist this?

 

[bod]

The Holy Trinity of personal cooking systems ...

https://imgur.com/9eKsgeX

https://imgur.com/gCBQdGk

https://imgur.com/UsICu6S

As predicted it is a hybrid of the Jetboil and Reactor.

Really nice, but the radiant burner on the Reactor is a third bigger and on another level.
Jetboil a bit outclassed, but still holds it's own if bought at the right price.
Reactor more refined and sturdy, but more of a cooker than a kettle.

All in all I'm very happy so far with the Windburner.
Not used in any wind yet, but runs perfectly on a cannister running on fumes.