Cheap Multi Fuel Stoves

Summary: These simple, lightweight stoves can use hexamine, wood white fuel, as well as gas canisters with only one nozzle. They're popular during cold temperatures, but they're noisy and don't have simmer control.

Some multi-fuel stoves burn various types of liquid fuel. The MSR WhisperLite Universal, for instance, can burn both white and isobutane fuel in its canisters.

Optimus Nova

The Optimus Nova multi-fuel stove can be used for a variety liquid fuels. It features a quick-priming burner, an aluminium pump that self-purges and precise simmer control. Its low centre of gravity and wide spreading legs make it a stable stove that can be used on hard ground. This makes it a perfect stove for group base camps, kayaking, and Arctic camp.

In contrast to other stoves with liquid fuel that suffer from a problem where unburned fuel remains in the fuel line and nozzle of the stove, the Optimus Nova has a shut off mechanism that works by flipping the bottle over. This removes intake hoses from the fuel and causes them to absorb air which puts out flames and depressurizes the bottle.

This seems like a fairly innovative solution to an old problem and it certainly is effective. The Nova can also be used with a range of standard fuel bottles that seal with an o-ring, including MSR bottles. It comes with an oven bag that has pockets for tools, spares as well as lubricant and the fuel pump.

This is a fantastic stove for backpacking that can be used in the UK. It is especially useful for expeditions, where many fuel types are required. The price is very affordable compared to other stoves in the canister category with similar capabilities. Moreover the Optimus Nova is easy to maintain and enjoyable to use.

Kovea Hydra

Since 2010, the Kovea Multi Fuel Stove has been a favorite among backpackers. The Hydra isn't as popular with UK backpackers anymore, perhaps because they have caught up to better-known brands or the newest lightweight offerings from China or Korea. But that doesn't make it any less effective.

It's a compact and light stove, that can burn all liquid fuels including white gas and propane butane through only one nozzle. It's a typical stove, 34630194.xyz (https://www.34630194.Xyz/4s8c-78oka-p1vrz-08wlc6r-w4m-4235/) with the burner mounted to a body which anchors three support legs that fold out. The pump is situated on top of the fuel line, the generator loop wraps around the inlet and the flame spreader is situated just above. The burner is a low-velocity flame type. This makes it less affected by the wind.

A nice feature is that it can be used with a container of propane or isobutane, which makes it a versatile small cooker. It's easy to simmer with propane or isobutane and burns all types of fuel with a decent amount of heat, but is a bit slower than other stoves when using white gas.

One thing to keep in mind when using the Hydra is that the instructions are written in English that was clearly not written by an indigenous speaker of the language. The instructions warn against the use of certain types of lighter fluid, which if mistaken for what is actually intended can result in an accident that could result in Kovea in a lot of hot legal water. Any 7/16ths UNEF-threaded gas canister from a reputable brand will be fine.

Primus OmniLite Ti

The Primus Omnilite Ti is a great option to those looking for a multifuel stove that is able to cook with a variety of fuels. It can be used with petrol/gasoline, gas, or diesel, kerosene and aviation fuel. It has separate controls for each fuel type and also allows to alter the size of the flame which is a wonderful feature. This stove comes with a fuel pipe that is flat on the floor and is connected to the tank in a snap.

The Primus Omnilite is an excellent stove, but it requires maintenance to keep it running correctly. Particularly it is prone to flare when priming which can be risky. This is a common issue with all stoves with liquid fuel that use a secondary spindle throttle at the stove's side to vaporize fuel instead of a generator coil.

Another issue is the fact that it requires different jets for every type of fuel. This means that if cooking on kerosene the jet hole has to be smaller than when cooking with gas. This isn't a major www.34630194.Xyz (Https://www.34630194.xyz) issue but it's worth mentioning.

MSR Whisper Lite

The MSR Whisper Lite stove is one of the smallest, lightest and most affordable multi-fuel stoves. It is also easy to fix on the field. It can be used with either liquid gas or canister fuel and comes with attachments for each. The new design is lighter by 10% over its predecessor, and the burner system was redesigned to improve heat distribution. It's ideal for novices or backpackers with a budget.

It takes a bit of time to install, prime and boil water, but the whistler Lite is a reliable camping stove that will not disappoint you. The flame is powerful and can boil a Liter of water in just two minutes. The only drawback is it's not as effective for simmering as some other stoves.

MSR created the Dragonfly to be a more powerful burner. It's designed in the same way as the whistler, but it is more compact and provides more performance. However, it's not as cheap as the whistler Lite. The Soto Amicus cookset and stove is a great alternative, offering similar features for less than half the cost. Whisperlite International and Universal can be used with isobutane. The same basic design is used for both but the Universal version can also be run with canister fuel as well.

Coleman Sportster II

It's a simple low-cost, no-frills Coleman stove that does its job. It's sturdy compact and self-contained, with the tank on the bottom and the burner on the top. This makes it easy to use and a great choice for beginners, backpackers who are looking to cut down on weight, and for those who want to keep one or two spares in the van.

The stove is designed to burn Coleman's exclusive fuel (naptha gas, also referred to as white gas), this stove can be used with unleaded gasoline too. A gallon of gasoline will last for as long as a typical Coleman liquid fuel cylinder, so you'll save money on fuel by using this option.

It requires some practice to create a solid blue flame on a stove with liquid fuel. You'll need to pressurize them and prime them properly before you can do this. If you don't do it correctly, fuel can be sprayed onto the burner, or even sputter. Do some practice outside before going on your next trip to master it.

The stove may lose some performance and odor of the flame efficiency if you choose to use non-Coleman fuels. However, this is a tradeoff in its versatility. Just be sure you're buying unleaded gasoline, and not one augmented with methanol or ethanol (alcohol). These kinds of fuels can cause the performance of the vehicle to decrease and even explode.

ATG Jiko

The ATG Jiko multi fuel stove from South Africa (formerly known as the Jiko) is a light multifuel stove made for harsh environments such as Africa. It's an efficient and compact all-in-one system that burns alcohol, solid fuel tabs, and also gels using one nozzle. It's a minimalist, ultralight design that costs less than other multifuel stoves. Fuel is also cheaper per liter than gas canisters.

Other multifuel stoves come with a distinct nozzle for each type of fuel. This makes them a little fiddly to change over in bad weather or with gloves and can add to their weight overall. Multifuel stoves that are of the current model use a single nozzle to burn multiple fuels, which makes it easier. They can be referred to as hybrids or multifuel compressed fuel stoves. They are also referred to under other names like isobutane, white gas, kerosene and unleaded gasoline/car fuel.

A multifuel stove kit can be purchased to convert your Trangia burners into multi fuel cookers. These are available at camping stores that specialize in outdoor equipment and are available internationally. These are great for Trangia enthusiasts. They can burn all liquid fuels aside from diesel, and with the right accessories they can even simmer.