Camp Stove
A camp stove is a great thing to have for heating food and drinks in the outdoors.
Heat Exchanger Canister Stoves
Heat exchanger canister stoves are the cutting-edge of camp cooking convenience and efficiency.
JetBoil PCS
JetBoil pioneered the category of fuel-efficient integrated canister stoves with heat exchangers and their 1 liter stove-cup is still the smallest and lightest. Weak in wind. 15.1 oz.
EtaPower Express
Modular pot with heat exchanger lets you gain the efficiency benefits with any burner you already have including a liquid or multi-fuel design. Wind shield. 14.7 oz.
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MSR Reactor
Heavier and larger than Jetboil and Eta Express. Best performance in wind and freezing temperatures.
JetBoil vs Reactor Canister Stove Showdown with detailed charts comparing fuel efficiency and boil times.
Beware Of Tipping
Top-heavy canister stoves like the JetBoil are easily tipped over and the boiling water can be dangerous. Take care not to sit next to the stove.
"I have owned a Jetboil since the day they came out and after a years of use I have had nothing but bad balance problems since it is incredably top heavy, even with the tri-legged stabiler that sells separetly. I can't tell you how many times it has almost tipped over from the wind on even the flatest surface. It wasn't until it tipped over and burned by foot with a deep second degree burn that I was forced to sell it and go with the smaller and more stable MSR brands. Jet boils can be exremely dangerous if you consider how hot they are boiling the water when set on anything higher then simmer. If Jet boil could solve it's top heavy issue with a new design I would be sold but if you look at every other portable stove on the market they all sit fairly flat to the ground and there is a reason for that. I found out the hard way. This should be a word of warning for anyone using any type of portable stove, especially those who drink on the trail and travel long distances. I was lucky. I only had to hike four miles back to the car with a melted foot and I was not drinking. I was completely sober minded. It has taken weeks for me to gain the use of my foot again and even be able to wear a shoe. This small story is not an angle for pity but a warning to all of my fellow backpackers. These things are not toys. Respect the tools you carry and be smart on every trip you take. It only takes one small oversight to put you in a grave situation, especially when hiking in the middle of nowhere. In a way I am glad it happed because the next time I do a 40+ mile hike I will be much more careful about using my equipment. I urge you all to do the same. "
—Jedistrange on Backpacker.com
DIY Tin Can Alcohol Stoves
You can make a cheap stove from two pop cans.
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