9 . What Your Parents Taught You About Cheap Multi Fuel Stoves

Cheap Multi Fuel Stoves

Summary: These basic and light-weight stoves burn wood and hexamine tablets as well as gas canisters and white fuel through only one nozzle. These stoves are popular in colder weather, but they can be noisy and do not have simmer control.

Certain multi-fuel stoves can burn different types of liquid fuel. The MSR WhisperLite Universal can be used with both white and isobutane canisters for fuel.

Optimus Nova

The Optimus Nova multi-fuel stove can be used to cook a variety of liquid fuels. It comes with a quick-priming stove, an aluminium pump that self-purges and a precise simmer control. Its low center of gravity and wide spreading legs make it a stable stove that can be used on rocky ground. This makes it a perfect stove for group base camps as well as kayaking and arctic camp.

The Optimus Nova is different from other stoves with liquid fuel that are plagued by unburned fuel lingering in the fuel line or the nozzle. This can be solved by flipping over the bottle. This removes intake hoses from the fuel and causes them to absorb air, which extinguishes flames and depressurizes bottles.

This seems like a fairly innovative solution to an old problem, and it certainly works. The Nova can be used with a range of regular fuel bottles that are sealed using an o-ring, such as MSR bottles. It also comes with a full-featured stove bag that has separate pockets for tools, spare parts and lubricant, as well as the fuel pump.

This is an excellent backpacking stove that is suitable for use in the UK. It is particularly suitable for trips where a variety of fuels are required. Its price is also very affordable when compared to canister stoves that have similar capabilities. The Optimus Nova is also easy to maintain and a joy to use.

Kovea Hydra

The Kovea Hydra multi fuel stove was first introduced in 2010 and has been a favorite choice for backpackers since. A few UK backpackers seem to give the stove a lot of attention perhaps because they've been able to catch up with more well-known brands or whatever the most recent lightweight stove from China or Korea is but that doesn't mean that the Hydra isn't still a great stove with its merits.

It's a small and light stove that burns all liquid fuels, including white gas and propane butane with one nozzle. It's a standard stove that has the burner mounted to a body, which is secured by three support legs that fold out. The pump is just above the fuel line, and the generator loop runs around the inlet, and the flame spreader is situated above. The burner itself is a low velocity flame type, which allows it to be less affected by wind.

It's a remarkably versatile little cooker since it can be used with propane canisters or isobutane canisters. It is easy to simmer using isobutane and propane, and it burns all fuels at a decent rate. However when using white gas the stove is a little slower.

The instructions for the Hydra are written in English but they were not written by native speakers of the language. The instructions warn against using certain types of lighter fluid. If they are mistaken they could result in an accident, and possibly put Kovea in legal trouble. Any gas canister that is 7/16ths UNEF-threaded of a reputable brand will be fine.

Primus OmniLite Ti

Primus Omnilite Ti can be an excellent option for those seeking a multifuel cooker that can cook with a variety of fuels. It can be used with petrol/gasoline, Cheap Multi Fuel Stoves gasoline or diesel, kerosene and aviation fuel. It has separate controls for each fuel type and allows you to adjust the flame size. This stove comes with an oil pipe that is flat on the floor and can be connected to the tank easily.

While the Primus Omnilite is a fantastic stove, it will require maintenance to ensure that it functions properly. In particular it is prone to flare when priming which can be a bit dangerous. This is a problem that occurs with all liquid fuel stoves that utilize a secondary spindle on the stove end instead of a coil to vaporize the fuel.

It is also important to remember that every fuel type requires an individual jet. This means that if cooking on kerosene, the jet hole has to be smaller than when cooking on gas. It's a minor issue but it's important to mention.

MSR Whisper Lite

The MSR Whisper Lite stove is one of the tiniest, lightest and most affordable multi-fuel stoves. It is also easy to fix on the field. It is able to run on canister fuel or liquid gas, and comes with attachments for both. The new design is lighter by 10% over its predecessor and the burner system was redesigned to improve the distribution of heat. This is a great option for backpackers on a tight budget or those who are just beginning.

The whistler Lite takes a little time to set up, prime and boil water, but it's an efficient stove that will not let you down. The flame is powerful when cranked all the way up and can easily boil one liter of water in two minutes or less. The only issue is that it doesn't simmer as well as other stoves.

This is the reason MSR has designed the Dragonfly stove, which is an efficient simmering burner. It is similar in design as the whistler, but it is smaller and offers superior performance. However, it's not as cheap as the whistler Lite. The Soto Amicus cookset and stove is an excellent alternative, providing a similar setup for half the price. It is also possible to purchase Whisperlite International or Universal for isobutane containers as well. Both versions share the same basic design but the Universal version is also compatible with canister fuel.

Coleman Sportster II

It's a simple low-cost, no-frills Coleman stove that does its job. It's sturdy compact and self-contained, with the tank at the bottom and the burner up top. This makes it simple to use and an excellent option for backpackers, beginners who want to reduce weight and for those of us who prefer to have a backup or two in the van.

This stove is designed to burn Coleman's proprietary fuel (naptha, also known as "white gas") but it can be used with non-leaded gas too. This will save you money since gasoline tanks can last as long as the regular Coleman liquid fuel cylinder.

Liquid fuel stoves have a learning curve since you'll need to properly pressurize and prime them before you create a beautiful blue flame. If you do it wrong, your fuel may spill out, splash beyond the burner, or explode. To get the hang of this do some practice outside before your trip.

This stove does give up some performance or flame odor efficiency with non-coleman fuels however this is a trade-off in exchange for the additional flexibility it offers. Make sure you purchase gas that is not leaded and not that is augmented with alcohol or methanol. These types of fuel could cause the performance of the vehicle to decrease and even explode.

ATG Jiko

The ATG Jiko multi fuel stove made in South Africa (formerly known as the jiko) is a light multifuel stove that's built for harsh environments like Africa. It's an efficient and compact all in one system that burns solid fuel, alcohol, tabs, and gels with only one nozzle. It's an ultralight minimalist design that is priced less than the majority of multifuel stoves and also offers low ownership cost with fuel being less expensive per liter than gas canisters.

Other multifuel stoves have a separate nozzle for each type of fuel. This makes them a little fiddly to change over in bad weather or with gloves, and adds to their weight overall. The newer types of multifuel stoves have found an option to use the same nozzle for multiple fuels which is much more convenient. The newer models of these stoves are referred to as 'hybrid' or 'compressed fuel multifuel stoves' and there are many names for them like isobutane canister fuel, white gas, kerosene and unleaded car gasoline/petrol.

Another option is to buy a multifuel stove with back boiler stove kit that can convert your regular Trangia burner into a multi fuel stoves ebay fuel cooker. They are usually available at camping stores that specialize in camping and can be purchased internationally. They're a great choice for Trangia fans and they're capable of burning all liquid fuels with the exception of diesel and if equipped with the right accessories can even cook.