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Eddie R. · 04-17-2008, 07:53 PM

Anyone have a favorite backpacking stove they recommend? Or any recommendations as to what kind of features are good vs. unnecessary.

Most of my backpacking I've just cooked over the fire. While I see myself still doing that, I'd like the added security of having a lightweight stove along for when it is really wet or when I don't feel like making a fire before eating.

Right now I'm leaning towards a MSR Superfly. Kind of a middle of the road canister stove. Seems lightweight, but cooks quick and a larger burner for when I want to heat a larger pot of water for more than one.

Any input?

MikeWaters · 04-17-2008, 07:57 PM

I have a MSR Dragonfly. It's not terribly light, but it's very versatile. Have had problems with it.

I also have a Sierra Designs Zipstove. I like it, because you dno't hve to carry fuel, but it gets your pots sooty, and you have to constantly add fuel, and that makes it hard to regulate the temperature.

The Dragonfly is "set it and forget it."

Eddie R. · 04-17-2008, 08:02 PM

Thanks for the input. The dragonfly looks nice and I was considering one of those. But somehow I convinced myself that I didn't want one of those stoves with the hose and canister and to just get one that the stove sits right on the fuel source.

Any input as to what makes one better than the other?

Jeff Lebowski · 04-17-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddie R.

Thanks for the input. The dragonfly looks nice and I was considering one of those. But somehow I convinced myself that I didn't want one of those stoves with the hose and canister and to just get one that the stove sits right on the fuel source.

Any input as to what makes one better than the other?

I have used both. I just like to be able to grab it out of the pack, fire it up and start cooking. If you need more fuel, just carry a spare bottle.

I originally bought an expensive multi-piece stove. I thought it was really cool. I went backpacking with my brother who had a Coleman. He could always get his going in seconds, where it took me a while to get mine up and going. And his water would boil in half the time. I bought myself one and I love it.

creekster · 04-17-2008, 08:10 PM

http://www.rei.com/product/653565

I have one of these, an MSR superfly. I love it. No matches needed, very easy to adjust, no flooding of fuel needed to start. PLus it is very light and comapct. I prefer it to the Ccoleman and the Whisperlite. Plus they heat things very quickly.

MikeWaters · 04-17-2008, 08:21 PM

I have had some minor issues with odor.

Beacuse when you detach the line from the fuel bottle, there is always a small amount of fuel still in the hose despite burning out.

And if you open the top of the fuel bottle very slowly while pressurized, you are going to get some gas mist/liquid. This is while the bottle is pretty full. Haven't done it when almost empty.

Eddie R. · 04-17-2008, 08:32 PM

Thanks for the input everyone. Gives me some idea when I get looking a little more closely at the outdoor store this weekend.

I don't go all the time, though I'd like to go more. I just want something that works hassle free, doesn't weigh too much, and won't break the bank unnecessarily. Sounds like there are a lot of good options depending on the features you like.

creekster · 04-17-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddie R.

Thanks for the input everyone. Gives me some idea when I get looking a little more closely at the outdoor store this weekend.

I don't go all the time, though I'd like to go more. I just want something that works hassle free, doesn't weigh too much, and won't break the bank unnecessarily. Sounds like there are a lot of good options depending on the features you like.

I'll just add one thing. I go on a week long trip once a year and in our group we have all of these stoves and over the last couple of years most of the others have replaced their stoves with the superfly.

8ballrollin · 04-17-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by creekster

I'll just add one thing. I go on a week long trip once a year and in our group we have all of these stoves and over the last couple of years most of the others have replaced their stoves with the superfly.

Creekster is a closer.

MikeWaters · 04-17-2008, 09:33 PM

remember you cant take those canisters on a plane. fuel bottle you can.

04-17-2008, 07:53 PM	#1
Eddie R. Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 13	Backpacking stoves Anyone have a favorite backpacking stove they recommend? Or any recommendations as to what kind of features are good vs. unnecessary. Most of my backpacking I've just cooked over the fire. While I see myself still doing that, I'd like the added security of having a lightweight stove along for when it is really wet or when I don't feel like making a fire before eating. Right now I'm leaning towards a MSR Superfly. Kind of a middle of the road canister stove. Seems lightweight, but cooks quick and a larger burner for when I want to heat a larger pot of water for more than one. Any input?

04-17-2008, 08:10 PM	#5
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	http://www.rei.com/product/653565 I have one of these, an MSR superfly. I love it. No matches needed, very easy to adjust, no flooding of fuel needed to start. PLus it is very light and comapct. I prefer it to the Ccoleman and the Whisperlite. Plus they heat things very quickly. __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

04-17-2008, 07:57 PM	#2
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I have a MSR Dragonfly. It's not terribly light, but it's very versatile. Have had problems with it. I also have a Sierra Designs Zipstove. I like it, because you dno't hve to carry fuel, but it gets your pots sooty, and you have to constantly add fuel, and that makes it hard to regulate the temperature. The Dragonfly is "set it and forget it."

04-17-2008, 08:02 PM	#3
Eddie R. Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 13	Thanks for the input. The dragonfly looks nice and I was considering one of those. But somehow I convinced myself that I didn't want one of those stoves with the hose and canister and to just get one that the stove sits right on the fuel source. Any input as to what makes one better than the other?

04-17-2008, 08:21 PM	#6
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I have had some minor issues with odor. Beacuse when you detach the line from the fuel bottle, there is always a small amount of fuel still in the hose despite burning out. And if you open the top of the fuel bottle very slowly while pressurized, you are going to get some gas mist/liquid. This is while the bottle is pretty full. Haven't done it when almost empty.

04-17-2008, 08:32 PM	#7
Eddie R. Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 13	Thanks for the input everyone. Gives me some idea when I get looking a little more closely at the outdoor store this weekend. I don't go all the time, though I'd like to go more. I just want something that works hassle free, doesn't weigh too much, and won't break the bank unnecessarily. Sounds like there are a lot of good options depending on the features you like.

04-17-2008, 09:33 PM	#10
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	remember you cant take those canisters on a plane. fuel bottle you can.