Description A compact,
lightweight stove for hiking. This high-powered stove
is simple, quick and convenient, soot-free, no fuel
spillage and no fuel after...
Summary: Originally, I wanted to get a stove that operates on white gas as most hardcore backpackers claim that white gas burns hotter... yada yada. But considering the pumping, priming, spilling, cleaning and maintenance involved, I decided to go with this simple, inexpensive stove. It's been reliable the last 3 years for backpacking trips in the Sierra Nevada and primitive camping where you have to hike to the campsite. The stove is easy to set up and the flame is powerful, wide and fully adjustable. The shield helps concentrate the heat and blocks some of the breeze. One 8 oz Iso-butane canister can last 4-5 days, 2 meals per day for 2 persons. Total weight for stove & fuel is 18 oz.
Tips for cold/windy weather: place the fuel canister in your sleeping bag overnight... keep it warm!
Customer Service: None needed yet.
Similar Products Used: Various propane types and fancy white gas stoves.
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Summary: In the wake of the Giga, the PocketRocket, and others, it's hard to believe that back in the Stone Age, in 1998, Backpacker gave it a perfect score for packability. At 7 ounces, it's a beast by the current standard. It's still a good little stove, with sweet flame control, easy setup, and good heat. The only problem with it is the existence of better stoves, notably the MSR PocketRocket, which is more stable and half the weight. The wider flame pattern makes the Primus better for fancy cooking, but other than that, it's been outclassed by the new crop. If it's on sale, pounce; otherwise, there are better options.
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Reviewed by: cooler(Unregistered User)
,
Day Hiker
Price Paid:
$13.00
at EBay
Summary: This is perhaps my favorite of the Primus canister stoves. It puts out a startling amount of fire. The removable windscreen is very functional, and the pot supports are heavy-duty, and they neatly stow around the control knob. Only it is a little fussy to place the windscreen on the pot supports for use. But you get used to it.
I think it boils a liter of water under 4 minutes. The more the heat output, the faster the consumption of fuel--always carry one extra canister at least.
It is solidly built, and with the piezo, life is just good. I highly recommend it.
Customer Service: Never needed it.
Similar Products Used: Yellowstone Techno Trail, Easy Fuel, Micro, Micron, etc.
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Reviewed by: Geoff (Unregistered User)
,
Backpacker
, from NY, NY
Price Paid:
$20.00
at Campmor
Summary: Thinking about buying a first backpacking stove? Don't buy a whisperlite. BUY THIS Yellowstone trail. There are no parts to lose or break and it's cheap as heck. You can simmer with it and it packs away into nothing. Knowing how much fuel it will use is a bit annoying (this is a problem with all cannister stoves), but you get used to it and learn quickly how much to pack. This is a great stove at a great price. Wouldn't use it for a mountaineering expedition, but have no qualms about taking it along on a 7 day hike.
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Reviewed by: krusty1(Unregistered User)
,
Backpacker
, from Santa Fe
Price Paid:
$28.00
at REI
Summary: Bought this little gem on my way to Alaska 2 years ago when I discovered I left the pump to my MSR Whisperlite in another bottle I didn't bring. Has been a great performer ever since. In the area of the country I hike most in, the Southwest, a windscreen is a necessity. You can buy a Snow Peak Giga titanium for $99 which weighs 3 ozs and buy their optional windscreen at $8.95 which weighs 2 ozs for a total weight of 5 ozs or buy the Primus, 7 ozs with windscreen on closeout for $19.95.
Customer Service: None needed.
Similar Products Used: Optimus Nova, MSR Whisperlite.
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