i need a new stove!

“Danatured is fine for the shorter haul, but Im having problems on these hikes where I'm always above 15,000 feet and it's cold as hell.

Gonna order a multi-fuel stove but who has real life experience with these? Pros and cons?

Much thanks, peeps!”

“Let's see, multi-fuel stoves. The MSR Whisperlite International is a workhorse... been around forever. The MSR Dragonfly is a great multi-fuel stove with a neato simmer thingy to adjust the flame just right, for you chefs out there. And the MSR XGK Expedition is THE multi-fuel stove, IMHO, if you wanna burn ANYTHING and everything. That thing sounds like a jet engine, but it'll melt snow from a mile away. I use it for my winter camping. I used my Dragonfly for 3 weeks on the JMT, worked great. Brunton/Optimus, Primus, and Snow Peak also make fantastic multi-fuel stoves.”

“have you tried an alcohol stove with a tea candle preheater? In other words just raise you alcohol stove up and put a tea candle under it - light the candle, wait a little bit the light the stove.”

“I agree with Buck. I have had my MSR Whisperlite for several years and it has never failed me. It's kind of pain in the arse to get set up and started but once you get it started it would take a twister to keep it from working.”

“next weeks thread by spam- "a twister wrecked my stove"”

“The older MSR Whisperlites work OK. The newer ones seem to need a lot of TLC. I've also got:

a SVEA 123 (small fuel volume requires carrying extra fuel, but its been working for 20 years)and . .

a Camping Gaz Bleuet isobutane stove. Not really practical for long winter trips, but I like using it on summer weekend hikes.

Lots fo good stuff out there. Browse the 'GEAR' listings on thsi website.”

“I just purchased a Coleman Peak 1 Extreme stove via ebay. Should be here tomorrow. Planning an overnighter on Sat and will try it out. Anyone have comments on this stove. 'Supposed to burn well reguardless of temp, altitude or fuel level. Down side - gotta use their fuel.”

“The Dragonfly is a great stove for all conditions but I've never tried burning anything but Coleman fuel for fear of gumming it up. It is fully servicable but who wants the hassle? Because cleaning it is simpler the International may be a better choice where you are as you may be forced to burn gasoline.”

“My only miff on the Dragonfly was that if you needed a quick boil and had to turn it up, it soulded like you were at an airport. Very loud! If you work with the stove you can limit its noise.

I have used naptha (I think that is how it is spelled) in my dragonfly and have had no problems.”

“I have a whisperlite I've used for about 2 years now. Never had a problem with it yet. A buddy of mine as a dragonfly. Works but with lots of noise. With a little practice I can simmer on my whisperlite.”

“I've been using a Coleman Xtreme the last couple of years with no problems, but I haven't used it above 7000 ft or below 20 degrees.

For the multifuel option, I have about a 14-year-old MSR International that I retrofitted with a shakerjet. I've had a couple of minor problems with the pump, but otherwise, it's been fairly bulletproof. Kindof a pain to set up and prime, as mentioned previously.

If I was buying a new stove for international travel today, I don't know. I might take a serious look at the Primus Himalaya Multifuel or Omnifuel. The Multifuel will burn nearly anything, and the Omnifuel looks like it WILL burn anything(gasoline/petrol, white gas, diesel, kerosene/paraffin, avgas, jet fuel, alcohol,). They also supposedly accept butane/propane cannisters like Coleman Max as well as the Primus brand (I wonder some others like Gaz, Bluet...). I've also heard good things concerning the fact that they use an aluminum pump vs. the MSR plastic veriety.

(some photos I just found)

I just found This Link on Alta Vista, too, ”

“thanks guys. just purchased the varifuel by primus for $60 from moosejaw. I liked the all metal parts over the MSR whisperlite intl and the plastic pump. Will be sure to let everyone know how it works out!”

“moosejaw ships to S. America? Cool!”

“for what it's worth.....I used my 30 yr old SVEA 123 this last weekend and it worked great.”

“I just got my coleman extreme powermax stove in the mail yesterday. I'll have to wait til after work to "play".”

“Spike -- when you disconnect the fuel cannister, check to be sure the small black plastic ring isn't still attached to the valve on the cannister...

All you have to do is pull it off the cannister and pop it back onto the connector. It's happened to me a few times, so now I always check.”

“when I see this thread title, why do I think of Huey Lewis and the News????

("I need a new........ )”

“Thanks; I really need that song stuck in my head.”

“

Flintstones!
Meet the Flintstones!”

“The Love Boat!”

“you people all suck”

“You do the Hokey-Pokey and you turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about!”

“BWAH -- HAHAHHAHAHAhahahahahahahhaaaaaa....... !”

“The worse part is I have all four songs running through my head at the same time. I need a beer.”

“How about a 5th.

At the Coppa, Coppa Cabanna!”

“well...I think I am going to put away my whisperlight International for a pepsi stove.......I am tired of the weight...and priming.....and setting myself on fire....(almost)

One hundred bottles of beer on the wall......................................................”

“AH HA! the truth comes out!

Self-immolation, huh? That'll scare a guy every time...”

“I have NEVER set myself on fire.......well ...not yet......I guess we need a trip report.......will that satisfy ya????”

“thanks tilt, I'll check it out.

.... a 3 hour tour, a 3 hour tour.”

“I love you, you love me, we're a happy family...”