Impressive

By Phil Maher Ranked #1 - Canister Stoves June 25, 2010

Out of the package and into use within minutes, I needed to closely scrutinize the construction and performance of this remote canister stove with a VERY critical eye and a few basic tests before I could even begin to consider relying on it out in the field for the first time in a few days. Time, and the beating I intend to give it, will tell, but just as the other reviewers have noted, this is a very stable and solid stove. It's also simple and fast to deal with. 11,500 BTUs, with amazingly precise flame control that not only roars on high, but simmers as well as anything I own that costs 3x as much. At 1000ft, I brought 2 liters of water to a rolling boil in an uncovered titanium pot in just under 8 minutes at a medium-high setting. The 7" wide, deeply grooved pot supports virtually locked my 2.4L pot into place, and the large (2 3/8") burner head provided a nice, wide, even and unwavering flame. I was also pleasantly surprised to find that the aluminum valve body did a great job supporting the fuel canister when inverted, even on a less than level and smooth surface. Overall, I'm really impressed so far. For the quality, price and performance, it's already pretty clear that this one will be hard to beat, and should definitely be considered when you're looking for a canister stove of any type or brand.

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