Cheap Multi Fuel Stoves
Summary: These simple stoves that are lightweight can use hexamine, wood white fuel, white fuel, and gas canisters using a single nozzle. They’re popular in cold weather but they’re loud and don’t have simmer control.
Some multi-fuel stoves burn various types of liquid fuel. The MSR WhisperLite Universal can be used with both white and isobutane fuel canisters.
Optimus Nova
The Optimus Nova is a multi-fuel stove that can be used with various liquid fuels. It has a quick-priming burner and an aluminum pump that self-purges, and a precise control of the simmer. Its low center of gravity and large spreading legs make it a solid stove that can be used on hard ground. This makes it a great stove for base camps for groups as well as kayaking and Arctic camp.
The Optimus Nova is different from other liquid fuel stoves that are plagued by unburned fuel lingering in the fuel line or the nozzle. This can be resolved by simply flipping over the bottle. This disconnects the intake hose from the fuel, causing it to suck air which extinguishes the flame and reduces the pressure in the bottle.
This seems like a fairly clever solution to a long-standing problem and it certainly is effective. The Nova can be used with any standard fuel bottle that has an o-ring seal, which includes MSR bottles. It also comes with a full-featured stove bag with separate pockets for spare parts, tools and lubricant, as well as the fuel pump.
This is a great all round backpacking stove for use in the UK especially for trips in which a variety of fuels is necessary. The price is very affordable compared to other stoves in the canister category with similar capabilities. The Optimus Nova is also easy to maintain and fun to use.
Kovea Hydra
Since 2010, the Kovea Multi Fuel Stove has been a favorite among backpackers. The Hydra isn’t as popular among UK backpackers any more Perhaps because they’ve been able to catch up with more well-known brands or the most recent lightweight options from China or Korea. But this doesn’t mean it’s any less effective.
It is a compact and lightweight stove that can burn all liquid fuels like white gas, propane butane and white gas using one nozzle. It’s a typical stove, with the burner mounted to a body that is anchored by three fold-out support legs. The pump is on the top of the fuel line, the generator loop goes around the inlet, and the flame spreader is situated above that. The burner itself is a low velocity flame which makes it a little less impacted by winds.
One of the best features is that it can also be used with a container of isobutane or propane, making it a versatile little cooker. It is easy to simmer on isobutane or propane and burns all types of fuel with a decent amount of heat, but is slower than other stoves that use 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 caution you against using certain types of lighter fluid. If you don’t follow the instructions correctly this could cause an accident, and possibly put Kovea in legal trouble. But that any 7/16ths UNEF threaded gas canister from a trusted brand will work fine.
Primus OmniLite Ti
Primus Omnilite Ti can be a great choice for those who are looking for a multifuel cooker that can cook with a variety of fuels. It can be used with petrol/gasoline, gas, or diesel, kerosene and 349338 (t-Salon-de-jun.com) aviation fuel. It has separate controls for each fuel type and allows you to adjust the flame size. This stove comes with a fuel pipe that is flat on the floor and can be connected to the tank in a snap.
The Primus Omnilite is an excellent stove, but it needs maintenance to keep it running efficiently. It can be dangerous because it explodes when you are priming. This issue occurs with all stoves that use liquid fuel that use a second spindle on the stove’s side instead of an evaporator to cool the fuel.
Another issue is the fact that it requires different jets for every type of fuel. This means that if cooking on kerosene, 349338.xyz the jet hole has to be smaller than when using gas. It’s a minor inconvenience but it’s important to mention.
MSR Whisper Lite
The MSR Whisper Lite stove is one of the lightest, smallest and most affordable multi-fuel stoves. It is also very easy to repair in the field. It can be used with canister fuel or 349338.xyz (apms.Jaea.net) liquid gas and comes with attachments for each. The new model is 10% lighter than its predecessor, and the burner system has been redesigned to ensure better heat distribution. This is an excellent choice for backpackers with a limited budget or for beginners.
It takes some time to set up, prime and boil water, but the whistler Lite is a reliable camp stove that will not disappoint you. The flame is extremely powerful when it is turned all the way up and can easily boil the water to a liter in less than two minutes. The only drawback is that it’s not as effective for simmering as some other stoves.
MSR developed the Dragonfly to be a more capable burner. It has a similar design to the whistler, but it’s smaller and has more performance. It’s not as inexpensive as the Whistler Lite. The Soto Amicus cookset and stove is an excellent alternative that offers the same setup at less than half the cost. Whisperlite International and Universal can be used with isobutane. Both versions have the same basic design however, the Universal version is also compatible with canister fuel.
Coleman Sportster II
It’s a simple and basic Coleman stove that can do the job. It’s strong compact and self-contained, with the tank on the bottom and burner up top. This makes it simple to use and an excellent option for those who are new to backpacking, 349338 who are looking to cut down on weight, and for those who want to keep an extra or two 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, as well. This option will save you money since gasoline tanks can last as long as the regular Coleman liquid fuel cylinder.
It takes some practice to get a good blue flame on a stove with liquid fuel. You’ll have to pressurize the stove and prime them correctly before you can do this. If you do it wrong the fuel could be sprayed, pool, or splash over the burner, or even explode. To master this, practice outside before you go on your excursion.
The stove will sacrifice some performance or flame odor effectiveness when using non-coleman fuels, but this is a trade-off in exchange for the extra versatility it offers. Make sure to purchase unleaded gasoline, and not one that is enriched with methanol or ethanol (alcohol). These kinds of fuels can cause the unit’s performance to decline and even explode.
ATG Jiko
The ATG Jiko multi-fuel stove made in South Africa (formerly known as the jiko) is an ultralight multifuel stove that’s built for harsh environments like Africa. It’s an efficient and 349338 (Www.characbox.com) compact all-in-one stove that burns alcohol, solid fuel tabs, and gels with only one nozzle. It’s an ultralight, minimalist design that costs less than the majority of multifuel stoves, and also has low ownership cost with fuel being less expensive per liter than gas canisters.
Other multifuel stoves have different nozzles for each type of fuel. This makes them difficult to switch between fuels in the rain or without gloves and can add to their weight. The latest models of multifuel stoves have come up with an option to use the same nozzle to ignite different fuels, making it more convenient. They can be described as hybrids or multifuel compressed fuel stoves. They can also be referred to by other names, such as isobutane, white gas, kerosene, and unleaded gasoline/car petrol.
A multifuel stove kit can be purchased to transform your Trangia burners into multi fuel cookers. They are usually available at camping stores that specialize in camping and can be purchased internationally. These are great for Trangia enthusiasts. They can burn all liquid fuels, apart from diesel, and with the right accessories, they can also simmer.