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

Cheap Multi Fuel Stoves

Summary: These basic and light-weight stoves use wood and hexamine tablets as well as white fuel and gas canisters through only one nozzle. These stoves are popular during cold weather, however they can be noisy and lack the ability to control the simmer.

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

Optimus Nova

The Optimus Nova is a multi-fuel stove that can be used with a variety of liquid fuels. It has a quick priming burner, a self-purging aluminium pump and precise simmer control. Its low center of gravity and large spreading legs make it a sturdy stove that can be used on rocky ground. This makes it a great stove for backpacking groups, base camps, kayaking and arctic camping.

The Optimus Nova is different from other stoves with liquid fuel that have a problem with unburned fuel remaining in the fuel line or nozzle. This can be resolved by flipping the bottle. The intake hoses are then removed from the fuel and causes them to absorb air, which puts out flames and depressurizes bottle.

This is a pretty ingenious solution to an old problem, and it works. The Nova can be used with any fuel bottle with an o-ring seal, which includes MSR bottles. It also comes with a full-featured stove bag with separate pockets for tools, spare parts, lubricant and the fuel pump.

This is a great all-round stove for backpacking use in the UK especially for long-distance trips in which a variety of fuels is required. Its price is also very reasonable when compared to canister stoves that have similar capabilities. Additionally, the Optimus Nova is easy to maintain and a pleasure to use.

Kovea Hydra

Since 2010, the Kovea Multi Fuel Stove has become a popular choice among backpackers. A few UK backpackers seem to give it much attention nowadays perhaps because they've fallen behind with more popular brands or whatever the most recent lightweight stove from China or Korea is, but it doesn't mean the Hydra isn't still a great stove with its merits.

It is a small and light stove that can burn all liquid fuels like propane butane, white gas, and white gas through a single nozzle. It's a typical stove design, with the burner bell that is bolted to an aluminum body that is anchored by three support legs that fold out. The pump is located on top of the fuel line, and the generator loop runs around the inlet, and the flame spreader is situated just above. The burner is a slow-moving flame type. This means it is less affected by wind.

It is a very versatile little cooker because it can be used with propane canisters or isobutane. It is easy to simmer with propane or isobutane and burns all types of fuel with a decent amount of heat, but is a bit slower than other stoves when using white gas.

The instructions for the Hydra are written in English but they were clearly not written by native speakers of the language. The instructions warn against the use of certain kinds of lighter fluid that, if misinterpreted as what is intended could lead to an accident that would land Kovea in a lot of legal hot water. But, any 7/16ths UNEF threaded gas canister from a trusted brand should work just fine.

Primus OmniLite Ti

The Primus Omnilite Ti is a ideal choice to those looking for a multifuel stove that is able to cook using a variety fuels. It can be powered by gasoline, petrol/gasoline, Kerosene, diesel and aviation fuel. It comes with separate controls for each fuel type and also alter the size of the flame. The stove comes with an fuel pipe that sits flat on the floor and is connected to the tank easily.

The Primus Omnilite is an excellent stove, but it needs maintenance to keep it operating properly. It could be dangerous as it flares up when priming. This is a common issue with all stoves with liquid fuel that utilize a secondary spindle throttle at the stove's side to vaporize fuel, instead of a generator coil.

Another issue is that it requires different jets for each kind of fuel. This means that if cooking using kerosene, the jet hole has to be smaller than when cooking with gas. This is a minor nuisance however it's important to mention.

MSR Whisper Lite

The MSR Whisper Lite is one of the tiniest, lightest and most affordable cast iron multi fuel stoves uk-fuel stoves. It is also easy to repair on the field. It is able to be used with canister or liquid fuel and comes with attachments for each. The new model is lighter by 10% compared to its predecessor and the burner system has been redesigned to improve the distribution of heat. It's ideal for novices or backpackers with a budget.

The whistler Lite requires a bit of time to prepare to prime and boil water, but it is a reliable stove that will never fail you. The flame is powerful and can easily boil one liter of water within two minutes. The only drawback is that it's not as efficient for simmering as some other stoves.

MSR developed the Dragonfly to be a more powerful burner. It's designed in the same way as the whistler, but it is smaller and has better performance. It's not as cheap multifuel stoves as the Whistler Lite. The Soto Amicus stove and cookset is a great alternative that provides a similar configuration for a fraction of the cost. Whisperlite International and Universal can be used with isobutane. The same basic design is used for both, however the Universal version can be used with canister fuel as well.

Coleman Sportster II

This is a basic, no-frills Coleman stove that can do the job. It's small, self-contained and solid with the tank at the bottom and the burner on the top. This makes it easy to operate and a great choice for those who are new to backpacking, who want to cut weight, and for those of us who have spares in the van.

The stove is designed to burn Coleman's exclusive fuel (naptha gas, also known as white gas), this stove can be used with unleaded gasoline, as well. A gallon of gasoline will last for as long as a typical Coleman liquid fuel cylinder so you'll save money on fuel by using this alternative.

Liquid fuel stoves come with a learning curve since you'll need to pressurize and prime them before you can get a nice blue flame going. If you don't do it right, your fuel may pool, spray beyond the burner, or even splash out. To get the hang of this do some practice outside before your trip.

This stove sacrifices some performance or odor reduction with non-coleman fuels however it's a trade-off for the additional flexibility it offers. Be sure to buy gasoline that isn't leaded and not that is enriched with methanol or ethanol (alcohol). This is because these kinds of fuels can cause the unit to be sputtering, leaky, and may even explode!

ATG Jiko

The ATG Jiko contemporary multi fuel stoves-fuel stove made in South Africa (formerly known as the Jiko) is a lightweight multifuel stove specifically built for harsh environments like Africa. It's a compact and reliable system that can burn solid fuel tabs, gels and alcohol using one nozzle. It is a minimalist, ultralight design that costs less than other multifuel stoves. Fuel is also cheaper per liter than gas canisters.

Some multifuel stoves also have different nozzles for every type of fuel. This makes them a little difficult to switch between fuels in the rain or without gloves, and could increase their weight overall. Multifuel stoves of the newer type use a single nozzle to burn multiple fuels, making it simpler. They can be called hybrids or multifuel compressed fuel stoves. They can also be referred to by other names such as isobutane, white gas, kerosene, and unleaded gasoline/car petrol.

Another option is to purchase a multifuel stove which converts your standard Trangia burner into a multifuel cooker. They are typically available at camping stores that specialize in camping and can be purchased internationally. They're a great option for Trangia fans and they're capable of burning all liquid fuels except diesel. If used with the correct accessories can even simmer.