Markill Dragon

Review Date
March 25, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: shane whitesitt(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from owatonna mn usa

Price Paid:  $30.00 at scheels

Summary:
I use this stove for camping and for military duty, it is great to keep a can of water going in the trenches and for "microwaving" trail food. The only problem I have found is that if the fuel is not kept upright, which it usually is not in my pack, it is a little stubborn to light, however if you leave it sit for a few minutes and then try to light it, no problem.

Customer Service:
no idea don't think I will have to find out.

Similar Products Used:
Coleman

Review Date
March 3, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: mehlerecuvt(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from New Jersey

Price Paid:  $30.00 at tireless trekker.com

Summary:
Great stove. It burns a nice wide even flame, simmers great, is more fuel efficient than most stoves, has piezo ignition and windscreen and is priced nicely - everything I was looking for in a stove. Decided to get this over the Primus Techno Trail for its durability. Just the feel of it feels better designed and stronger compared to the Techno Trail. I like the concept of the hard shell case in comes with to protect the stove but it is relatively large. However, it can double as a base when cooking to hold the stove in place. I don't mind the weight of this stove so much as the packed size, but this is a minor grievance. I have used it on cold and windy nights in PA and NJ with no adverse affect on perfomance. Highly recommend but just remember that it will take up more space in your pack than your average stove

Customer Service:
Product shipped very quickly so I can't say anything bad about the retailer. Not many retailers out there that carry this stove. Vaude was very helpful with all questions I had about stove. Supposedly, this stove works more efficiently with Markill fuel but I can't find it in a store anywhere. Vaude sells it online but only by the case!!!

Review Date
February 6, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Dave (Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $25.00 at benchmark

Summary:
Love this stove. Originally was going to buy the MSR or Coleman, but I am very happy I decided on the Dragon for it's simplicity in assembly and operation. The windscreen is amazing and keeps a steady flame in any weather. I've used this stove under all conditions, and while butane is less effective in cold and high altitudes, I did not notice much difference. My friends purchased MSR's and must pressurize their fuel. The butane and peizo lighter in the Markill are fast and efficient and I am done cooking and eating before my friends even begin.

Customer Service:
Haven''t needed it yet.

Similar Products Used:
Coleman Dual Fuel Stoves
MSR's

Review Date
December 15, 2001

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: Chris (Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
Not a bad stove, but heavy and somewhat large for what it gives you. Good flame, reasonable burn time, but bulky. Not what I would want to take on a serious hike.

Customer Service:
Don''t know

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
August 19, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Bob Hawkins(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Traverse City, Michigan

Price Paid:  $30.00 at Gander Mountain

Summary:
I was looking for a bulletproof stove and I believe I've found it! Based on reviews I read on this website I purchased a MSR Pocket Rocket.
This is a great stove, but I found it lacking in several area most notibly burner performance and fuel ecomomy. Enter the Dragon. This stove while being a little on the heavy side produced big time. The large burner W/ windscreen ignites easily with the igniter, and produces fast boil times and low simmers even in high Great Lakes winds. After being used for over a month of constant use (and abuse) by six backpackers it still performs like new.
PLUS: Large even flame even in high winds. Easy ignition. Large, secure pot holders. No burnt fingers adjusting flame. Uses less than half of the fuel of the Pocket Rocket for same burn time. Bombproof.
NEG: Heavy (11 oz.). Should have bag instead of hard case for storage.

Customer Service:
None. The way this stove is built, I may never have to call.

Similar Products Used:
MSR Pocket Rocket, Markill HotShot, Primus Yellowstone, MSR Whispertlite.