Or the Bluu Gemini, jetboil wannabe at almost 1/3 the cost. Got one, works fine.I’ve used more expensive models like MSR and jet boil but if you’re an occasional user you could get by just fine with a knock off. I just picked up one of these for a backup and it’s pretty slick.
I backpack hunt and really like heating up a coffee and hot lunch in the middle of the day. Especially when it’s cold out.
I think that's an old Japanese company that recently started making stoves...never had one, or been with someone who has, but they get good reviews...I have a Soto Amicus that I really like. It's worked great for me for several years so far.
Mine has done me right. 1.5 oz.I think that's an old Japanese company that recently started making stoves...never had one, or been with someone who has, but they get good reviews...
The downside to the Whisperlite is the weight, and the liquid fuel. But that's what also make it indestructible and versatile. So it's a trade off. It's field repairable, stainless steel, and will run on multi-fuel. The newer aluminum, cast, and titanium models that run off the canisters are far lighter. But again it's trade offs. For me, after who knows how many nights under the stars, and cooking for up to 5, it never once let me down and is fairly fuel efficient. If you also have the heat exchanger it boils much faster. MSR used to make a stainless pot kit which I also have, with the heat exchanger and the stove that fit inside, and the frying pan is the lid. Way heavier than the aluminum and titanium pots, but they will all last a lifetime. I plan to give it to my son when I'm done with it...Out of the backpacking game now, but I used an MSR Whisperlite International for years. About $160 right now. Burns about any flammable liquid you can find.
Micro!KS is spot on about intended use and dependence on it. If my stove won't fire, there's never a waffle house over a few miles walk and a couple gallons of truck gas. Titanium mini less than an ounce.View attachment 1237706
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