what make/type of stove for camping

[nick.ct]

Optimus 8R

Hi
I looked into this, decided that unleaded petrol was the fuel of choice as there would always be petrol around on the bike, (I hope), didn't want to bother with pumps and things and bought one of the above on Fleabay. Built very well, in its own metal box with no plastic bits to break, well impressed. They have been making them for 30 or more years, so gives you a clue as to the design being OK or not
Good luck with whatever you choose
Nick

 

[ciderman gs]

well i have looked at all the above and msr pump looks weak but i have now seen a optimus nova and also a very small coleman petrol latern i will have alook at these, for getting the fuel out the tank i am going to use a fuel priming bulb for outboard motors complete with non return valve i will let you know which ones i buy

 

[ovenpaa]

well i have looked at all the above and msr pump looks weak but i have now seen a optimus nova and also a very small coleman petrol latern i will have alook at these, for getting the fuel out the tank i am going to use a fuel priming bulb for outboard motors complete with non return valve i will let you know which ones i buy

I have had no problems with the pump on my MSR Dragonfly. I carry two 600ml MSR bottles and fill them before we leave, they last a long, long time and I carry a syphon tube just in case.

BTW it runs well on most fuels and even on an olive oil mix at a push!

 

[Wapping]

The green Coleman dual fuel stove is great but a bit bulky. I have one but would only use it if I was (a) using the car or (b) by bike if I was going to stay camping in one place for a reasonable period. I run mine on regular unleaded.

MSR pocket rocket. Tidily small and very light, Screw directly onto the gas canister. The canisters are difficult to buy in France (Blue gaz canisters are different). Cheap.

When you have finished feasting, uncscrew the burner and replace with a light. One hint. The fabric globes of the gas lights are delicate, as is the glass. I cary a spare globe and / or use a metal gauze. The metal gauze not quite so good but will stand bashing about

In fact, as other have said, any of the MSR range are good.

I have had no problem with the MSR pump. Used properly it will last for years.

Spares kits are easy to get for all MSR products. Coleman, Primus and all the other big brand names are similarly easy.

Primus multi-fuel. Excellent bit of kit. Does it exactly what it says on the tin. The burner is supplied with three different jets (easy to screw in and out) and will burn paraffin, white spirit, meths, diesel, petrol or canister gas. Light. A bit pricey but you get a quality product. Had mine for years.

You can also buy single burner stoves, which come in a sort of small briefcase. These burn canister gas, rather like lighter re-fuel canisters. Reasonably light and compact. Electronic ignition. Cheap. Blacks and Halfords sell them.

I am at work so cannot shove in photographs.

 

[Rob Farmer]

"You can also buy single burner stoves, which come in a sort of small briefcase. These burn canister gas, rather like lighter re-fuel canisters. Reasonably light and compact. Electronic ignition. Cheap. Blacks and Halfords sell them."

I've got one of those. It's great for what it is but is a waste of time if the weathers cold or the winds blowing. I've seen them for as little as £9

 

[DavidHale]

Surprised no-one has mentioned Trangias yet

Had mine nearly 20 years, no bits to break or fiddle with, the windier it is the better it works, two pans a plate and a kettle all in one lump, feed it some meths and off you go

More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trangia

 

[LiquidLAN]

I've got one of the sports stoves, they are great (actually got two), the only thing I dont like about them is that they are a bit bulky, I've see a few that use the fuel bottle as a reservior, has anyone tested them? what are they like?

 

[camel_landy]

Living out of the back of the Landy for the year, the Primus Omni-Fuel was my weapon of choice (x2). Like the MSRs, etc... It'll run on almost anything (including diesel). The only reason I opted for the Primus was that it was ever so slightly more efficient than the others (there really wasn't much in it).

If you select something like the Primus or MSR, you can't really go wrong.

HTH

M

 

[camel_landy]

Surprised no-one has mentioned Trangias yet

That's coz they're shyte!

Actually, that's a bit harsh but they are:

An arse to light if cold & windy.
Slow at boiling water.
Inefficient.
Crap if you want to simmer something without burning.

On top of that, I always end up burning myself on the windshield thingy.

M

PS... While on the subject, how about hexi stoves..

 

[Blackal]

Surprised no-one has mentioned Trangias yet

Had mine nearly 20 years, no bits to break or fiddle with, the windier it is the better it works, two pans a plate and a kettle all in one lump, feed it some meths and off you go

More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trangia

Yeah, but the windier it is - the more work it has to do to heat the pan of water. The overall effect will be that it takes longer, the more wind there is

MSR/Coleman/Primus (petrol or multi-fuel)

Al

 

[ovenpaa]

PS... While on the subject, how about hexi stoves..

Still got mine plus some spare fuel I would never use it though.

I also have a few American army wood alcohol fuel burners, little green tins that you ping the lid off and apply a match to. They take ages to heat anything and you cannot see the flame so you have to keep putting your fingers into them (bad move) I would rank them along side Trangia but a lot of climbers I know use and swear by the Trangia stoves.

 

[columbus]

I've got one of the single burner Coleman stoves (Petrol) and think it is brilliant, but.......... I'm not sure if it is quite as secure against leakage from the tank while on the bike as the MSR stoves which use a separate fuel flask.

Any petrol stove is far better than Butane/Propane, though - for heat output and availability of fuel.

Al
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same as mine albeit a different colour and it's coming on 20 years old. Just work out where you are carrying it, the available fuel, and how long you will be cooking on it for the single burner v double burner.

 

[Springer]

Just changed to the Primus Omni-fuel after using a Coleman Feather (small version of the sport) last season, the Colemans a great stove but a bit heavy and awkward to pack. The Omni-fuel looks like a quality product comes with fold out heat shield and cloth bag with zip pocket for the tool, Jets, and silcone lube for the pump I tried mine on LPG and white fuel and it works well on ether.

 

[jaber]

Its got to be

Trangia, kettle frying pan,2 bowls just add meths relax and cook, beer, whisky, comes as an optional extra but well worth the exspense

 

[STUBBS]

tangria pots and pans msr as the heat source

 

[ovenpaa]

tangria pots and pans msr as the heat source

MSR stainless pots - very nice, need a new kettle tho, mine had a hole appear in one side last time out

 

[Bronco Billy]

Dragonfly for me..........turn it right up and wake all your fellow campers up.....it sounds like a jet engine........

 

[ELIMINATOR]

Bugger!

I didn't know that I actually needed one of these,

Coleman Sportster Camping Stove


Ideal cooking burner for outdoor enthusiasts because it runs on unleaded fuel so you can fill it up at petrol stations (would suit Bonnie & Clyde).

Fuel: Unleaded petrol or Coleman's fuel
Burn Time: Up to 8hrs 30 mins
Boil Time: 3 mins 30 secs 1L
Power: 2500W
Size: 12x15cm
Weight: 1185g

RRP: £49.99
Mowed Down!
Megastore Price: £29.99 (€43.72)

Until I read this thread.

Good price after trawling the internet.

 

[snoopy]

Coleman Sportster Camping Stove

Ideal cooking burner for outdoor enthusiasts because it runs on unleaded fuel so you can fill it up at petrol stations (would suit Bonnie & Clyde).

Fuel: Unleaded petrol or Coleman's fuel
Burn Time: Up to 8hrs 30 mins
Boil Time: 3 mins 30 secs 1L
Power: 2500W
Size: 12x15cm
Weight: 1185g

RRP: £49.99
Mowed Down!
Megastore Price: £29.99 (€43.72)

Regulators > Coleman Camping Stoves

DOES NOT run on Paraffin. I know 'cause I have one.

 

[ELIMINATOR]

Just lit up my new Coleman Sportster, & it's very windy here at the mo'.

It's burning with a yellow flame, almost could be said that it's flaring a bit. Is this down to the wind? being new? Or just crap?