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Cheap Multi Fuel Stoves
Summary: These basic, lightweight stoves can burn hexamine, wood white fuel, white fuel, 34630194.xyz and gas canisters through only one nozzle. These stoves are popular in colder weather, but they can be noisy and do not have simmer control.
Some multi-fuel stoves can burn various types of liquid fuel. The MSR WhisperLite Universal can be used with white and isobutane canisters for fuel.
Optimus Nova
The Optimus Nova is a multi-fuel stove that can be used with various liquid fuels. It has a quick-priming burner, an aluminium pump that self-purges, and a precise simmer control. Its low centre of gravity and wide spreading legs make it a sturdy stove that can be used on hard ground. This makes it an ideal stove for group backpacking base camps, kayaking, and Arctic camping.
The Optimus Nova is different from other liquid fuel stoves that are plagued by unburned fuel remaining in the fuel line or nozzle. This can be resolved by flipping the bottle. The intake hoses are then removed from the fuel, and forces them to absorb air, which extinguishes flames and depressurizes bottles.
This seems like an innovative solution to an old problem and it definitely works. The Nova can be used with any fuel bottle that has an o-ring seal, including MSR bottles. It also comes with a fully-featured stove bag with separate pockets for tools, spare parts and lubricant, as well as the fuel pump.
This is a great all-round stove for backpacking use in the UK especially for trips where a wide choice of fuels is required. Its cost is affordable when compared with canister stoves that have similar capabilities. Moreover, the Optimus Nova is easy to maintain and a pleasure to use.
Kovea Hydra
Since 2010 since 2010, the Kovea Multi Fuel Stove has been a favorite among backpackers. A few UK backpackers pay the stove much attention these days maybe because they’ve gotten been able to catch up with more well-known brands or whatever the most recent lightweight product from China or Korea is, but this doesn’t mean that the Hydra does not have its advantages.
It’s a compact and light stove that burns all liquid fuels, including white gas and propane butane with only one nozzle. It’s a standard stove that has an inbuilt burner that is attached to a body that is anchored by three fold-out support legs. A pump is located on the top of the fuel line and the generator loop is positioned around the inlet and the flame spreader is up above that. The burner itself is a low velocity flame type, which makes it a little less affected by wind.
A nice feature is that it can be utilized with a canister of propane or isobutane, making it a versatile little cooker. It is easy to simmer with propane or isobutane and burns all fuel types at a reasonable level, however it is slower than some other stoves that use white gas.
One thing to be aware of with the Hydra is that the instructions are written in English that was clearly not written by someone who speaks the language. The instructions warn against using certain kinds of lighter fluid. If you make a mistake, it can cause an accident, and possibly put Kovea into legal trouble. But that, any 7/16ths UNEF threaded gas container from a reputable manufacturer should work just fine.
Primus OmniLite Ti
The Primus Omnilite Ti is a great option for those who are looking for a multifuel stove that can cook using a variety of fuels. It can be used with petrol/gasoline, gas, or diesel, kerosene, and aviation fuel. It comes with separate controls for each fuel type and allows you to adjust the flame size. This stove also comes with a fuel line that sits flat on the ground and can be easily connected to the tank.
While the Primus Omnilite is a fantastic stove, it does require maintenance in order to keep it working correctly. In particular it is prone to flare during priming, which can be a bit dangerous. This issue is common to all stoves with liquid fuel that utilize a secondary spindle on the stove’s side instead of an evaporator to cool the fuel.
It is also important to know that every fuel type requires an individual jet. This means that if you cook on kerosene, the jet hole must be smaller than when using gas. This isn’t a major issue but it’s still worth mentioning.
MSR Whisper Light
The MSR Whisper Lite stove is one of the tiniest, lightest and most affordable multi-fuel stoves. It is also easy to repair in the field. It is able to run on canister fuel or liquid gas, and includes attachments for both. The new design is lighter by 10% over its predecessor and the burner mechanism has been redesigned to improve the distribution of heat. This is a great option for backpackers on a tight budget or beginners.
It takes a bit of time to install, prime, and boil water but the whistler Lite is a reliable camp stove that will not disappoint you. The flame is extremely strong when turned to its maximum and will easily boil one liter of water in less than two minutes. The only issue is that it doesn’t cook like other stoves.
This is the reason MSR has designed the Dragonfly stove to be a pot that can be used as a simmering stove. It has a similar design to the whistler, but it’s smaller and has more performance. However it’s not as affordable as the whistler Lite. The Soto Amicus cookset and stove is an excellent alternative, providing the same setup at less than half the price. Whisperlite International and Universal can be used with isobutane. Both versions share the same basic design however, the Universal version is also compatible with canister fuel.
Coleman Sportster II
This is a basic, no-frills Coleman stove that does its job. It’s strong compact and self-contained, with the tank on the bottom and the burner up the top. This makes it simple to use and an excellent choice for beginners, backpackers who want to reduce weight, and for those of us who like to keep an extra or two in the van.
The stove is designed to burn Coleman’s proprietary fuel (naptha gas, also referred to as white gas), this stove can be used with non-leaded gasoline as well. This option can save you money since one gallon of gasoline could last longer than the regular Coleman liquid fuel cylinder.
It takes a bit of practice to achieve a perfect blue flame on a liquid fuel stove. You’ll have to pressurize them and prime them properly before you can do this. If you don’t do it right your fuel may spill out, splash beyond the burner, or even explode. Try it out in the open before taking it on your next trip to master it.
The stove will sacrifice some performance or odor reduction when using non-coleman fuels, but it’s a trade-off for the added flexibility it provides. Make sure to purchase unleaded gas and not something that’s enriched with alcohol or methanol. These types of fuel can cause the performance of the vehicle to decrease and 34630194 even explode.
ATG Jiko
The ATG Jiko multi fuel stove made in South Africa (formerly known as the Jiko) is a light multifuel stove specifically designed for harsh conditions such as Africa. It’s a compact, solid stove that can burn solid fuel tabs, gels and alcohol using only one nozzle. It’s an ultralight minimalist design that is priced less than the majority of multifuel stoves. It also comes with low ownership cost with fuel being less expensive per Liter than gas canisters.
Other multifuel stoves come with a distinct nozzle for each type of fuel. This makes them a little difficult to change in cold weather or using gloves, and could increase their weight. Multifuel stoves of the newer type use a single nozzle to burn multiple fuels, making it much easier. They can be called hybrids or multifuel compressed fuel stoves. They are also known under other names like white gas, isobutane kerosene and unleaded gasoline/car petrol.
A multifuel stove kit can be purchased to transform your Trangia burners into multifuel cookers. These are available at camping stores that specialize in outdoor equipment and are available internationally. They are a good option for Trangia fans and they’re capable of burning all liquid fuels, with the exception of diesel. If fitted with the right equipment can even simmer.