A great little stove. My first one, but frankly I don't see the need for another for quite some time. Takes apart in 2 separate pieces, thats it. Stows in a small bag. Very well built, not wimpy whatsoever.

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I did notice the flame is in a ring on the outer perimeter of the stove. Frankly I would like to have some in the middle as well, as the heat seems to wrap around the pot. Needs a windscreen to be effective when gusty. Minor niggling problems, doesn't tarnish the good image it has by any means.

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I found the stove to not work well in cold conditions. It was priced nicely and packs fairly small. The flame was a bit concentrated. I find white gas to be more efficient when you consider price of fuel and fuel efficiency. When it comes to isobutane, I would spend the extra money on a Snowpeak Giga.

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I bought this unit as an introduction to the whole portable stove scene. At $24 at REI, I couldn't pass it up. I'd read about the suggested btu's and it was what I needed. I've only used it once and had no problems. Without a windshield, though, some type of wind block is needed to maximize the heat output. Colorado's higher altitude had no affect on the performance. The disassembled parts are very compact. If you're just building your gear inventory, this is the one.

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I thought that this is a great product. It worked really well, in most of the tests I put it through.

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Nope. I haven't had to call them.

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Coleman stoves. Not nearly as reliable as this one.

Great little stove for the price. Got it for $25 at REI and it has held up fine. No fuss, no problems.

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This stove is kill, no soot, fits easily in pot, never had to fiddle with anything at all, used it in negative degrees, have had no problems whatsoever, would buy it over any other, it was $25 at REI, the titanium could not be any better than this one, the fue is a little expensive though

This stove has worked flawless for quite some time. It lights faster than most stoves, burns hotter and more efficiently, boild water quicker, and you don't have to mess around and waste time with white gas. Although the gas cartridges are more expensive, the convienice is worth it in my opinino...bottom line: A great stove for general backpacking usage.

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This stove is great, but it depends on what your camping needs are. For backpacking trips within driving distance, it's fabulous. Compact and lightweight, and I love how the fuel cartridges can be unscrewed and thrown in a pack - no worries over spills. The "setup" is so easy, I've taken to making hot lunches, something I couldn't waste time doing with any other stove. However if you are flying anywhere, you can't take the fuel cartridges with you, and local outdoor stores often do not carry them. I also noticed decreased output in colder temps. I stick with my MSR Whisperlite in these situations.

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I bought this stove for three reasons 1. It seemd very well made 2. Had all the features I wanted 3. It was relatively cheap at $29.99. I've used this stove about ten times in all types of enviorments. It has performed brillantly. One time last summer while canoe camping I inadvertantly dropped the stove into the sand. Every crevase was sand logged. I couldn't think of anything else so I simply banged the stove against the canoe and it lite right up without any difficulty or sputtering. I can't understand the fuss over stoves. Everyone should just but this one.

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I LOVE my Primus Base Stove! It's small, inexpensive (mine was ~$25), boils water quickly, light, and durable. This is the first and only stove I've bought so far. It's been with me to Death Valley, the beaches on the coast, and everywhere in-between. Even useful for heating up soup when you're just having lunch while hiking. The fuel canisters come in two sizes, and both seem to last forever. I would buy this stove again in a heartbeat!