Cheap Multi Fuel Stoves

Summary: These basic and lightweight stoves burn wood, hexamine tablets, gas canisters, and white fuel through only one nozzle. They're popular in colder weather but they're loud and don't have simmer control.

Certain multi-fuel stoves can burn different 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 is a multi-fuel stove that can be used with a variety of liquid fuels. It features a quick priming burner, self-purging aluminium pump, and a precise simmer control. Its low centre of gravity and wide spreading legs make it a solid stove that can be used on rocky ground. This makes it a perfect stove for backpacking groups, base camps, kayaking and arctic camping.

The Optimus Nova is different from other stoves using liquid fuel that are plagued by unburned fuel remaining in the fuel line or the 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 puts out flames and depressurizes bottle.

This is an ingenious solution to an age-old problem and it certainly does the trick. The Nova can be used with any fuel bottle that has an o-ring seal. This includes MSR bottles. It also comes with a fully-featured stove bag that has separate pockets for tools, 349338 spare parts as well as lubricant and the fuel pump.

This is a fantastic backpacking stove that is suitable for use in the UK. It is particularly suitable for trips where many fuel types are required. The price is affordable when compared with other canister stoves with similar capabilities. Additionally, the Optimus Nova is easy to maintain and a pleasure to use.

Kovea Hydra

Since 2010, the Kovea Multi Fuel Stove has been a favorite among backpackers. It isn't as popular UK backpackers pay the stove a lot of attention maybe because they've gotten fallen behind with more popular brands or whatever the most recent lightweight stove from China or 349338 (www.349338.Xyz) Korea is, but this doesn't mean that the Hydra isn't still a great stove with its merits.

It's a small and light stove, burning all liquid fuels including white gas and propane butane with a single nozzle. It's a typical stove, with a burner attached to a body which anchors three fold-out support legs. The pump is situated just above the fuel line, and the generator loop is wrapped around the inlet, and the flame spreader is situated over. The burner is a low-velocity flame type. This means that it is not affected by wind.

It is a nice feature that it can also be utilized with a canister of propane or isobutane, which makes it a versatile little cooker. It is simple to simmer using isobutane and propane and it burns all fuels at a decent rate. However, when using white gas the stove can be a little slower.

The instructions for the Hydra are written in English but they were clearly not written by native English speakers. The instructions caution you against using certain types of lighter fluid. If they are mistaken this could cause an accident and put Kovea into legal trouble. Any 7/16ths UNEF-threaded gas container of a reputable brand will work perfectly.

Primus OmniLite Ti

The Primus Omnilite Ti is a excellent choice for those who are looking for a multifuel stove that is able to cook using a variety of fuels. It can be used with gas, petrol/gasoline or diesel, kerosene, and aviation fuel. It has separate controls for 349338.xyz each fuel type and also allows to alter the size of the flame which is a great feature. This stove also comes with a fuel line that lies flat on the ground and is easily connected to the tank.

While the Primus Omnilite is a fantastic stove, it requires maintenance in order to ensure it is operating properly. It could be dangerous as it flares up when priming. This is a common issue with all stoves with liquid fuel which use a second spindle throttle on the stove's side to vaporize fuel, instead of a generator coil.

Another issue is that it requires different jets for each type of fuel. If you cook with kerosene then the jet hole will be smaller than if you were using gas. This is a minor issue but it's still worth mentioning.

MSR Whisper Lite

The MSR Whisper Lite stove is one of the lightest, smallest and most affordable multi-fuel stoves. It is also easy to repair on the field. It can be used with either liquid gas or canister fuel and comes with attachments for each. The new model is lighter by 10% than its predecessor and the burner system has been redesigned to improve heat distribution. This is a great choice for backpackers on a tight budget or 349338 for beginners.

It takes some time to prepare, set up and boil water, but the whistler Lite is a reliable camp stove that will not let you down. The flame is extremely powerful and can cook a liter of water within two minutes. The only issue is that it doesn't cook as well as other stoves.

MSR developed the Dragonfly to be a more powerful burner. It is similar in design as the whistler, but it is smaller and provides superior performance. It's not as inexpensive as the Whistler Lite. The Soto Amicus stove and cookset is a fantastic alternative that offers the same configuration for a fraction of the cost. Whisperlite International and Universal can be utilized with isobutane. The same basic design is used in both, however the Universal version can also be operated with fuel from canisters in addition.

Coleman Sportster II

Like many Coleman stoves, this is a simple unpretentious unit that will get the job done. It's strong compact and self-contained, with the tank at the bottom and the burner on top. This makes it easy to use and a good choice for those who are new to backpacking, looking to reduce weight and for those of us who have spares in the van.

Designed to burn Coleman's own proprietary fuel (naptha gas, also referred to as white gas), this stove can be used with non-leaded gasoline, as well. This will save you money since one gallon of gasoline could last longer than the conventional Coleman liquid fuel cylinder.

It takes some practice to get a good blue flame on a stove with liquid fuel. You'll need to pressurize them and prime them properly before you can start. If you do it wrong your fuel may spill out, splash beyond the burner, or even sputter. To master this do some practice outside before you go on your excursion.

This stove does give up some performance or flame odor effectiveness when using non-coleman fuels, but it's a trade-off for the added versatility it offers. Make sure to purchase gas that is not leaded and not that's enhanced with alcohol or Methanol. This is because these kinds of fuel can cause the unit to disintegrate, leak, sputter and may even explode!

ATG Jiko

The ATG Jiko multi fuel stove from South Africa (formerly known as the Jiko) is an ultralight multifuel stove designed for harsh conditions like Africa. It is a compact, solid stove that can burn gels, solid fuel tabs and alcohol with a single nozzle. It is a minimalist, ultralight design that is priced lower than other multifuel stoves. It also costs less per liter when compared to gas canisters.

Other multifuel stoves have an individual nozzle for every type of fuel. It isn't easy to switch fuels in bad weather, or when wearing gloves. This can add weight to the overall load. The newer types of multifuel stoves have found ways to use the same nozzle to ignite various fuels, which makes it more convenient. The newer versions of these stoves are known as 'hybrid' or "compressed fuel multifuel stoves' and there are a variety of names for them like isobutane canister fuel white gas, kerosene and unleaded car gasoline/petrol.

A multifuel stove kit can be purchased to transform your Trangia burners into multifuel cookers. These are often available from specialised camping stores and are also available for purchase internationally. These are great for Trangia enthusiasts. They can burn all liquid fuels, except diesel and with the appropriate accessories they can even simmer.