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Jetboil

Zip Stove

£70.00

Overall Rating (5 out of 5)

Reviewed By Matthew, 28 Apr 2012

My best bit of kit!

Versatile, reliable, compact - I can't recommend this product enough... and you don't even need a lighter or matches as it comes with an igniter. The triangular shaped foot plate in this updated design has sorted out the balance issues. I have used this for everything from winter mountaineering to heating baby food on a long walk. A must buy!

Versatile, reliable, compact - I can't recommend this product enough... and you don't even need a lighter or matches as it comes with an igniter. The ...

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Primus

OmniLite Ti Stove

£175.00

Overall Rating (5 out of 5)

Reviewed By Richard, 02 Mar 2012

titani-yummy!

Fantastic stove! I'm not a fan of the current "stacked" stoves with pot over burner over cannister, they're so unstable its a hazard, hence updating my old Primus Easyfuel 2 with this.
The stove itself weighs 219 grams, pump is 103g and supplied fuel bottle is 87g. The stove is smaller than the old Omnifuel and now fits nicely inside a 1 litre pot (Primus/ Optimus etc) to keep it tidily packed.
Having done some calcs it seems the stove burns Primus power fuel and gas at the same weight per minute (using correct jetting) and each fuel is almost identical in efficiency for boiling water, with gas using 2.4g/min and powerfuel/white gas using 2.49g/min.
In terms of overall pack weight, with one 250g gas cannister it weighs 600g (new cannister weighs 380g!) and using a full fuel bottle weighs 707g, although with the bottle you get 300g of fuel rather than 250, hence on anything more than an overnight trip where you'd take a 100g gas cannister it is more space, weight, cost and time efficient using liquid fuel - and the liquid fuel doesn't suffer depressurisation slow-down like gas cans do, as you just give it a few more pumps on the handle.
Overall a fantastic, light and efficient stove, not to mention the titanium grin factor!

Fantastic stove! I'm not a fan of the current "stacked" stoves with pot over burner over cannister, they're so unstable its a hazard, hence updating m...

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Trangia

Trangia Model 25 UL Stove

£58.00

Overall Rating (4.5 out of 5)

Reviewed By , 23 Jun 2011

Great compact design.

Fantastic lightweight design. Non-stick pan version is best where it is available. Meths burner slower than the gas version, but saves on weight.

Reviewed By Stuart, 10 May 2011

Perfect starter and then some cooking apparatus

If you are looking for that piece of kit to start you off or even just a change then I reccommend the Trangia 25 UL. I have travelled all round the uk with this piece of kit weighing in less than one kilogram. Being able to cook a variety of meals. It cleans easily and heats quickly. The Trangia quality in engineering and design is clear. I wouldnt change it for the world :)

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Trangia

Trangia Model 27 UL Stove

£53.00

Overall Rating (5 out of 5)

Reviewed By Martin, 15 Dec 2011

A classic design

I was using one of these over 30 years ago and I think mine is almost that old and it still works perfectly, because thre's nothing that can go wrong with it - all my original components are still fine. Aside from the lighter alloy in the new version the design hasn't changed at all, so I guess they got that right first time. Not as quick as a gas stove, but it doesn't take all that long to heat a pot of water. So long as you have a source of ignition - lighter, matches - it won't let you down.

I was using one of these over 30 years ago and I think mine is almost that old and it still works perfectly, because thre's nothing that can go wrong ...

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Trangia

Trangia Model 27K UL Stove

£64.00

Overall Rating (4 out of 5)

Reviewed By Helena, 02 Jan 2012

Great for camping

Including two pans and a frying pan (that doubles up as a lid) you can cook a good meal on this, that's why it's suitable for camping where you have time. It's slower than some other stoves but it's reliable and all packs down into one of the pans, it's also fairly light weight. Methylated spirit is easy to get hold of in many countries meaning it's suitable for use on holiday where you need something light and easy to carry but have a bit extra time. It's also very easy to use as you simply fill the burner with spirit then light it, unlike many other compact stoves Trangias are very stable as the pan is held by four prongs coming out of the wind guard which is set on the floor. All parts can easily be replaced even though they are very hard wearing. Many groups use these stoves for expeditions such as for the Duke of Edinburgh Award due to their light weight and durability.

Including two pans and a frying pan (that doubles up as a lid) you can cook a good meal on this, that's why it's suitable for camping where you have t...

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Primus

Express Spider Stove

£45.00

Overall Rating (5 out of 5)

Reviewed By , 23 Jun 2011

Sturdy, Fast & Light

Good quality unit from Primus.

Stores easily and good mid range price.

Very happy with item.

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Go Systems

Tri-Spi Stove

£27.00

Overall Rating (5 out of 5)

Reviewed By Holly, 10 Apr 2012

great lightweight stove with excellent pack size

this stove has been an amazing piece of my kit for many expeditions,with a brillant price tag for such a cracking piece of kit.1 would recommend it to any one who wants a excellent, reliable stove for their rucksack.With the igntor there is no need for matches as it is all in one. Also with the wide spread of the stand it will alway be completely steady on any surfce. This is a great bit of kit that will always be in my rucksack.

this stove has been an amazing piece of my kit for many expeditions,with a brillant price tag for such a cracking piece of kit.1 would recommend it to...

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Trangia

Trangia Fuel Bottle 1L

£14.00

Overall Rating (5 out of 5)

Reviewed By , 23 Jun 2011

No other way to carry Trangia Fuel

Will never carry trangia fuel in anything else again! Prevents all spillages. I hate the smell of the fuel, and so many times its ended up all over my rucksac but not anymore. And its safe!

Will never carry trangia fuel in anything else again! Prevents all spillages. I hate the smell of the fuel, and so many times its ended up all over m...

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Primus

OmniFuel Stove

£155.00

Overall Rating (5 out of 5)

Reviewed By Mark, 12 May 2012

Did Carlsberg make this stove?

Because it is probably the best multi-fuel stove in the world!!!
I bought this stove 11 months ago and have used it on varying trips, from wild camping in Scotland to cycle touring in Slovenia. We used it 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks, and came away with a positive impression.
It’s known to be reliable and sturdy. As its name suggests, the Omnifuel stove also works with just about every fuel going, from ordinary car petrol to sealed cartridges.

What I love;
Weight – 441 grams including fuel pump (I think this is quite light?)
Cost – I Paid £116.00
Size – 140 x 85 x 70 mm (Fits in the palm of my hand)
Boil Time – 3 minutes (ish)
Best suited for - Wild camps and Cycling adventures (It’s a tad excessive for a regular 'Glamper')

The stove is extremely sturdy. It packs away just as small as my old Whisperlite, but the legs on the stove are a lot more robust. They grip well better to the ground than my Whisperlite, and small teeth-like ridges on the top hold the pot firmly in place. On a sloping surface, you don’t worry that your dinner might slide away (this once happened with my Whisperlite, the language spoken cannot be repeated in this review!!!)

As soon as you pick up this stove, you realise the quality construction. The pump is made of metal, with a leather plunger on the inside (compared to plastic and rubber for the Whisperlite). It feels extremely robust. I have no doubt that it would stand up to a lot of wear and tear.

One small adjustment point offers a great degree of control over the flame, and this makes it easy to cook things like rice and thick soups without burning them. You still have the option to turn the stove to full power too.

Anytime you cook with a dirtier fuel like ordinary car gasoline, some soot is created. The Omnifuel is cleverly designed, however, so almost no soot sticks on the outside of the stove. Your hands stay clean. The inner core of the stove does get black with soot, and requires occasional cleaning, but this is no different from any stove. For a soot-free experience, you need to cook with something purer like gas cartridges (which are more expensive and sometimes hard to get hold of in Europe. I found it really easy to get petrol everywhere I went!)
You can run the Primus Omnifuel on nearly anything: car gasoline, white gas, kerosene and gas cartridges. That makes it fantastic for international touring.

The Primus Omnifuel comes with a well-made cloth case. Aside from the stove, there is room for extras like spices and cooking knives. This is great for keeping the stove separated from your clothes, and also for protecting it from bumps while cycling. Love it!

What I don’t Love;
This stove screams “come for dinner” to everyone in the area. It’s a bit like firing up a jet engine; something campsite neighbours might not appreciate if you get up early for breakfast, although in the middle of nowhere who cares!?
The windscreen is a brilliant addition to the package and helps shelter the flame in windy conditions; it speeds up boil time too!
Flip-off switch requires forethought - When you flip the bottle to turn the Primus stove to the “off” position, the stove will continue to work for 1-2 minutes. This means you need to think ahead if you want to be super-efficient with your fuel use. Although, to be honest, I just turn it off and disconnect the stove from the fuel, I've had no problems doing this!

Like any major purchase, whether the Primus is worth buying depends on what you will use it for?
Some reasons TO buy the Primus Omnifuel;
You plan to bike tour a lot
Or
You really hate sooty hands. (The Omnifuel doesn’t get nearly as sooty as the Whisperlite, and the design makes it very easy to keep your hands clean)
Or
You love cooking. (This stove gives a high degree of control over the temperature of the flame especially for simmering)
Or
You love things built to a very high quality. (I always buy the best I can afford. Why buy 3 cheaper versions when 1 quality one will do?) The Primus stove is very solid, with more robust legs than the Whisperlite and a metal pump with a leather plunger (compared to a plastic pump and rubber cap on the MSR Whisperlite, I've had 2 of these break on me!).

Some reasons NOT to buy the Primus Omnifuel;
If you are on a budget this is one of the more expensive camping stoves on the market.
Or
If you don’t plan to cook many of your own meals go for something cheaper
Or
If you only plan to do simple things (just boiling water for pasta and instant meals) then the Primus Omnifuel is overkill.

I hope this review helps you to decide, I will always buy Primus from now on!

Thanks

Because it is probably the best multi-fuel stove in the world!!!
I bought this stove 11 months ago and have used it on varying trips, from wild c...

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Primus

Mimer Set Stove and Pans

£37.00

Overall Rating (3 out of 5)

Reviewed By luke, 20 Mar 2011

Efficient stove

I bought this stove for my expedition that I went on with college, to the Lake District. I chose this stove because it is incredibly cheap and comes with the pots and pans. The pots and pans have a handle that is removable so you do not burn yourself when moving them when hot. The only problem that I encountered was that the top of the stove was flat, so it was easy for the pan to slide about. This problem can be resolved if you cook on a flat ground rather than a hill. The stove still works like all the other stoves and has an easy adjustable knob to turn the gas up or down. Fitting the gas is really easy too. It comes with instructions.

I bought this stove for my expedition that I went on with college, to the Lake District. I chose this stove because it is incredibly cheap and comes w...

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Trangia

Mini Trangia Stove

£27.00

Overall Rating (5 out of 5)

Reviewed By Eilidh, 29 Apr 2012

light weight

this light weight mini trangia is handy and good at cooking just about anything!

Reviewed By , 23 Jun 2011

Nothing to go wrong, simple and perfect

I've owned this little beauty for about 8 months now and can honestly say it is the one I take with me whenever I go out to the hills.

Pros.
Light, simple, easy to use, easy to obtain fuel, robust and safe

Cons.
Takes a little longer to boil your kettle than some other fuels.

The packed size of this stove is small enough that I leave it in the top pocket of my rucksack all the time. On long trips or in winter I take a litre of meths, for short trips just 500 ml.

The stove packs into its own aluminium pot with the frypan lid clipping over the top. You get a lightweight aluminium combined heatshield/potstand into which the burner is placed. There is also a really lightweight pot grab which feel almost as insubstantial as a pair of tweezers, yet is still capable of safely lifting the pot when full of boiling water.

To use, simply pour sufficient meths (about 30-50 ml) into the burner and place the burner in the stand. Light and place you pot of water (stew, soup) on the stand. For a quicker boil use the frypan as a lid. In windy conditions I got a full pot of water (about 850 ml) to the boil in about seven minutes. You should note that it takes nearer ten without the lid.

Conclusion.
Unless you are cooking

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MSR

Pocket Rocket

£30.00

Overall Rating (4.9 out of 5)

Reviewed By Simon, 07 May 2012

Great little stove.

I've had one of these for a couple of years now and its worth every penny. Because of its size and weight its ideal to throw in the bottom of a day sack (with the smallest available gas canister) and bring out for a quick brew on the side of a hill or on a beach if kayaking. It only takes a couple of minutes and you've got a hot cuppa in your mitts ready to admire that view...

I've had one of these for a couple of years now and its worth every penny. Because of its size and weight its ideal to throw in the bottom of a day sa...

Reviewed By Matthew, 01 May 2012

The name says it all.

A small compact powerful stove. simple and really effective. A load of use from alps to scottish winter and never let me down. Have a few stoves but this just about does it all.

Reviewed By John, 16 Apr 2012

Great Stove

The pocket rocket is very light and kicks out some serious heat. As long as I am out of the wind it boils up a litre of water in a couple of minutes. Once you are done simply unscrew, fold in the 'fins' alongside the burner and the whole thing slips in to the handy plastic container supplied with the stove. Good lightweight stove, kicks out a lot of heat.

Reviewed By william, 18 Jan 2012

Works great and very durable

The most important things for me when looking for kit is not cost but whether it works and it lasts.
Pocket rocket ticks the boxes. Msr have a knack of producing good solid kit and pocket rocket is no exception. I own two one I use for camping bivi'ing or at the crag the other just sits in the car.

Yes I know if you are out for more than a few days extra canisters can be a pain to carry or resupply but the power of the rocket means often one canister will be more than enough.
No priming no mess you just switch on and light leaving you with a smile on your face watching others faff around with less effective stoves.
It really is a no nonsense food heater and brew maker and most importantly seems to really lasts

Reviewed By Dave, 08 Jan 2012

5 stars all around

Quite simply a brilliant bit of kit! It's so simple but also very effective! Very small and lightweight. Does exactly what it says on the tin, when you fire it up it looks like a rocket about to take off! Works even better if you get yourself a decent pan set to go with it! For the price you will not get better.

Reviewed By Helena, 02 Jan 2012

Incredibly small and light weight

The sheer size of (or lack of) this stove makes is it's main feature. You can fit this stove and a small gas canister into a side pocket of a bag - you don't have to dig everything out of your bag to find it. Coupled with a mess tin it takes up very little space, and, crucially, weighs very little too. Perfect for when you get to a campsite and just want a cup of tea - it can boil a litre of water in less than four minutes. For the price I don't think you could beat it.

Reviewed By Mark, 08 Dec 2011

Does what it says!

I have used this extensively in the alps. Great for bivvis / snow holing. Very light, tough, easy to use with gloves, packs very small and comes in great storage box. Although designed for smaller gas canisters I have found it very stable with a variety of sizes so good for cooking back in the valley too.

Reviewed By , 24 Aug 2011

Quality piece of kit

What can I say this stove is amazing owned one for about 2-3 years, boils water very quickly! I use an alp kit titanium mug with this stove and its the perfect lightweight brew kit!

Reviewed By , 04 Aug 2011

Great stove!

Amazing stove. Previously owned an old Camping Gaz stove, which worked ok. This stove however will boil water quicker than my kettle! Very adjustable flame control, light, fits with a primus wind shield.

Would recommend for anyone after a reasonably priced camping stove.

Reviewed By , 23 Jun 2011

Great stove woulden't regret buying it.

The Pocket Rocket is an amazing stove it boils water very quickly. It is so light and takes up no room at all in a bag. Ace Stove.

Reviewed By Hamish, 27 May 2011

Food in no time

this is great!! it is really quick and easy to make a cup of tea as well as a quick meal on the side of a hill when you dont want to be hanging around. one of the best products i own!!!

Reviewed By Justin, 22 May 2011

For the price, cannot be beaten!

If you are after a light, compact and easy to use stove, then this is it! Its only 85g & easily fits into my msr kettle/pots due to its compact nature. This thing is always reliable, heats water quickly (the claimed value of 1 litre in under 4 minutes is true) and will easily cook for two. I would probably not use it as a base camp stove for several people as you would burn through fuel though. It appears to fit all of the screw type canisters I have tried and is easily controllable with gloves on.

Downsides?: I haven't found any. Some say this is noisy. True, but I find that it is no louder than alternatives from other manufacturers. The only true downside to these stoves is the fuel if you are using it at high altitude or intense cold ... but you would be using a multi-fuel stove if in these environments! I find that warming the fuel in your sleeping bag before you cook works sufficiently.

This is an excellent, easy to maintain and use stove, which for the price, cannot be beaten.

Reviewed By Kyoichi, 11 May 2011

Superlight and powerful burner

Running on resealable gas cartridges, this little burner is easy to use and puts out a lot of heat, cooking your meal in no time, and genuinely justifying the name "Pocket Rocket". However, make sure you keep an eye on the pot/food, because the narrow opening span of the pan supports do make it a little unstable...

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My best bit of kit!

titani-yummy!

Great compact design.

Perfect starter and then some cooking apparatus

A classic design

Great for camping

Sturdy, Fast & Light

great lightweight stove with excellent pack size

No other way to carry Trangia Fuel

Did Carlsberg make this stove?

Efficient stove

light weight

Nothing to go wrong, simple and perfect

Great little stove.

The name says it all.

Great Stove

Works great and very durable

5 stars all around

Incredibly small and light weight

Does what it says!

Quality piece of kit

Great stove!

Great stove woulden't regret buying it.

Food in no time

For the price, cannot be beaten!

Superlight and powerful burner