single burner gas stove recommendation

Website · Post by **The Quadfather** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:35 am

I put this in this forum, because it isn't a product discussion of fishing gear.
I need a new single burner gas stove. I'm talking about the type you would take backpacking, (small) I am looking for one that burns a liquid fuel, and not propane are anything from a canister. Has anybody bought one this past summer? Or what do you have and like? MSR Optimus, etc.
Thanks.

Post by **Bodofish** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:50 am

I've had an Optimus 8r for about 35 years. Still works as good as the day I bought it. Looks????? Well you know.

Rollin with Rolland · Post by **Rollin with Rolland** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:00 am

Hey quad...

I have only one real suggestion for you. I have had multiple camping stoves. A lot of the time these stoves advertise "boils 1 liter of water in 4.5 minutes" or "boils 1 quart in 3.75 minutes". this is all great, but these stoves ARE ON MEDIUM-HIGH ALL THE TIME. Few stoves have a really functional adjustable flame. Don't worry about brand, cost, or weight....JUST GET ONE THAT HAS A REAL NICE SIMMER. Who cares if you can boil water in 3, 4, or 5 min., unless that is all you plan on using it for. For real applications of cooking, I have found a stove that simmers real low is most practical. Nothing like scorching your eggs (or burning your fish) on your camp stove if you leave it for ten seconds....

Multi fuel stoves are handy too, but IMO a good adjustable flame is most important (simmer to boil). Good luck...

Website · Post by **The Quadfather** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:24 am

Rollin with Rolland wrote:Hey quad...

I have only one real suggestion for you. I have had multiple camping stoves. A lot of the time these stoves advertise "boils 1 liter of water in 4.5 minutes" or "boils 1 quart in 3.75 minutes". this is all great, but these stoves ARE ON MEDIUM-HIGH ALL THE TIME. Few stoves have a really functional adjustable flame. Don't worry about brand, cost, or weight....JUST GET ONE THAT HAS A REAL NICE SIMMER. Who cares if you can boil water in 3, 4, or 5 min., unless that is all you plan on using it for. For real applications of cooking, I have found a stove that simmers real low is most practical. Nothing like scorching your eggs (or burning your fish) on your camp stove if you leave it for ten seconds....

Multi fuel stoves are handy too, but IMO a good adjustable flame is most important (simmer to boil). Good luck...

R/R

I'm glad that you brought that up...it is true about the simmer quality, it depends on how much freeze dried (Mountain House) stroganoff I will be making. If I actually cook with it, then a good simmer is the ticket. But I just love that freeze dried stuff.. which is just about boiling water.:chef:
(When we were kids hiking, I used to just beg my mom if she would make the Mountain House freeze dried beef stroganoff at HOME for dinner) Now I'm all grown up, and I can barely pass by that section in the store.

Post by **Bodofish** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:00 am

You're a sick man Quad! That does bring back many good memories though. I'm not sure if it makes me want to go out and get a Mtn House dinner to cook but they sure made some fine meals on the trail. :thumright :thumright

PS I think my fav is the freeze dried strawberry icecream.

Rollin with Rolland · Post by **Rollin with Rolland** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:53 pm

Bodofish wrote:... it makes me want to go out and get a Mtn House dinner to cook....

=p~

saltyseadog · Post by **saltyseadog** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 4:22 pm

I have a jet boil that works great i would recommend to anyone

Post by **G-Man** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 4:51 pm

I picked up a Svea 123 years ago at a garage sale and the thing is bullet proof. It might take a while to boil water but you can control the heat, I've reheated chili and soups using it and didn't scorch any of the food. I think it is now made under the Optimus brand.

Gisteppo · Post by **Gisteppo** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 6:27 pm

MSR Whisperlite with the shaker valve is one helluva nice stove.

Its self-cleaning with the shaker, burns anything from diesel to Jet-A, works at any altitude, and is insanely durable. They aren't as packable as some of the other stoves, but packability may not matter as much as good quality and long life with any fuel.

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Rollin with Rolland · Post by **Rollin with Rolland** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:38 am

Gisteppo wrote:MSR Whisperlite with the shaker valve is one helluva nice stove.

Its self-cleaning with the shaker, burns anything from diesel to Jet-A, works at any altitude, and is insanely durable. They aren't as packable as some of the other stoves, but packability may not matter as much as good quality and long life with any fuel.

E

That's one that I have. Reliable. White gas (coleman fuel) is best, kerosene and gasoline are ok, but a little more dirty. Never tried diesel or jet fuel....:bounce: Simmer is ok, price is right and so is quality.

swedefish4life1 · Post by **swedefish4life1** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 12:03 pm

For a custom in the tub (Wallace) stoves but they will support some$$

We have one going into the 28fter Landing Craft as we speak for the Great North.

There like a stove in a showhome zero burners and flat and stream line but a bit much I am sure unless your working or doing 3-4 day adventures.

I have a portable propane in the tub and have a stainless small BBQ as well for fresh grills and kills:chef: and they both store under my captain chairs up front.

Website · Post by **The Quadfather** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 12:48 pm

swedefish4life1 wrote:For a custom in the tub (Wallace) stoves but they will support some$$

We have one going into the 28fter Landing Craft as we speak for the Great North.

There like a stove in a showhome zero burners and flat and stream line but a bit much I am sure unless your working or doing 3-4 day adventures.

I have a portable propane in the tub and have a stainless small BBQ as well for fresh grills and kills:chef: and they both store under my captain chairs up front.

Thanks Swede, I am just looking for a backpacking style single burner.

swedefish4life1 · Post by **swedefish4life1** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 1:30 pm

Joes has 3 diffent packer single burner stoves:cheers:

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