by Camp Cook August 28, 2011 3:58 am
So, last friday I spent the day hiking in the woods, and it was pretty amazing. I got a work out, saw the wild life, etc. Anyway, everything was going great until lunch. I was going to make oatmeal in my camping pot. But I couldn’t get a fore going! It os so much easier in the backyard. Anyway, to avoid eating cold oatmeal again, I want to buy a camping stove. I need it to fit in the Snow peak trek 900 pot. I also don’t want to condensed of a flame, as so would scorch the bottom of my pot. I want the flame to spread evenly under the pot. It doesn’t have to be able to boil water in under a minute either, I don’t mind waiting a few minutes for my chow while on the trail.
Thank you
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Vango compact stove
The Snow Peak Giga Power Stove and fuel canister stow nicely inside the cookware (your pot set) for easy transport and storage. Snow Peak’s focus on nesting cook sets makes this an exceptional build-as-you-go system for backpackers.
http://www.trailspace.com/gear/snow-peak/stoves-and-cookware/
http://backpackingstoves.com/
http://www.campmor.com/gear/stoves.shtml
http://cascadedesigns.com/MSR
I’ve used an MSR Dragonfly for years in all sorts of conditions and it has never failed me even once.
Not cheap, not the lightest around, and not the smallest, but it’s been a Godsend.
I also use a very reliable and now very old Optimus 8R petrol stove which folds into it’s own rectangular case….a joy to have.
All the MSR stoves are of high quality and are very reliable. Mine uses a variety of fuels as many of them do so it’s OK anywhere I go.
I Like the oatmeal too….always with me, every trip. Good kit.
More info on the first link for dealing with stoves on windy days and for MSR for a guy walking the Cuillin, with a link for the Dragonfly.
The Cuillin is a windy ridge on Skye, a Scottish island with sometimes atrocious weather, but one of our ‘magic’ places. Just the word ‘Cuillin’ can bring a tear to the eyes of walkers and climbers and brings magic images in the mind of it’s paradise of rock and water.
The Road to the Isles
The far Cuillins are pullin’ me away,
As take I wi’ my crummack to the road.
The far Cuillins are puttin’ love on me,
As step I wi’ the sunlight for my load.
Chorus:
Sure by Tummel and Loch Rannoch and Lochaber I will go
By heather tracks wi’ heaven in their wiles.
If it’s thinkin’ in your inner heart, the braggart’s in my step,
You’ve never smelled the tangle o’ the Isles.
Oh the far Cuillins are puttin’ love on me,
As step I wi’ my crummack to the Isles.
We have a song about Skye …The Skye Boat Song..to an original old tune from the island.. Third link for it’s beautiful origin, and a view of the Cuillin’s softer side…the lovely little Loch Coruisk, home of the song.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090831063154AAgeM0k . . . . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmYgEMBzJoU&feature=related . . . . .
http://www.mistyisleboattrips.co.uk/coruisk.html . . . . .
I made my stove from and old dinty more beef stew can and the bottom of a pop can. I can heat 2cups of water in about 6 minutes with one ounce of denatured alcohol. Lightweight, small, and cheap.
I think I have some stoves for you. Since you already have a pot that you want to use it with (good choice on the titanium), that rules out integrated systems like a Jetboil or the MSR Reactor. That pretty much leaves white gas or compressed gas stoves as your reasonable backpacking options. Depending on what you plan to use it for, one of these two fuel types will be a better fit for you…
White gas is great for traveling or for really cold conditions. It also allows you to carry less weight per gram of fuel if you will be taking a lot of it, and you can better dictate the exact amount of fuel you want to bring. It can also be used for lighting fires in an emergency more easily than compressed gas, because you can freely pour it. Compressed gas cylinders, on the other hand, are a simpler option (they involve no priming and don’t require a fuel pump). They work well at high altitude, but must be warmed up if it is cold. Here are some debates to help you decide if you’re unsure…
http://www.trailspace.com/forums/camp-kitchen/topics/32997.html
http://www.thebackpacker.com/trailtalk/thread/16705.php
http://www.outdoorplaces.com/gear/equipment/stoves/fuel.html
http://backpacking-gear.suite101.com/article.cfm/backpacking_camp_stoves
Once you decide which sounds better for you, I can give you a couple recommendations. I have a MSR Whisperlite International. It is a white gas stove with a relatively wide burner (maybe 2-3 inches across) and the flame level can be adjusted controlling the pressure in the gas cylinder. It is pretty light (11 oz. minimum) and compact (about the size of your fist when packed down. This is probably the most popular white gas stove on the market and is a hit with everyone from ultralight fanatics, to mountaineers, to ordinary backpackers and hikers. It is versatile in that it can take a variety of gases as well. This would be my personal recommendation.
http://cascadedesigns.com/msr/stoves/expedition-stoves/whisperlite-internationale/product
Another good white gas stove is the MSR Dragonfly. It is a little heavier and larger, but still relatively compact. It is considered the "luxury" stove for backpacking. It has good flame control, which allows you to cook more complicated dishes in the backcountry. This may or may not fit neatly in the SnowPeak 900 pot….look at the dimensions and compare it to your pot to see.
http://cascadedesigns.com/msr/stoves/basecamp-stoves/dragonfly/product
If you are going with compressed gas, stay away from PocketRocket style stoves, as they tend to be better at boiling water and not at cooking things slowly like you are looking for (I have one but barely use it). The MSR Simmerlite is a great compressed gas options with variable flame control and a wide flame (this is the entire point behind the design of this stove). This should fit in the pot too, but I would check the dimensions to be sure.
http://cascadedesigns.com/msr/stoves/fast-and-light-stoves/simmerlite/product
As you can see, I am pretty partial towards MSR, but that is from using a variety of stoves and doing lots of research. I have come to trust MSR and have been very happy with the quality, reliability, and price of MSR stoves. Good luck and I hope you find a stove that fits your needs. Once you buy one, remember that it may take some time and practice at home to get the pressure and flame just right for what you are doing, so play around and be patient with it.