Gear Review
Primus Alpine Power Cook Stove
Alpine Power Cook Stove
By Jim Bean
Ranked #1000 - Canister Stoves
November 15, 2004
Over three years I have found this stove to be very reliable and easy to use. The piezo igniter makes starting a snap. Be careful not to loose the spring inside the igniter. It can come loose during packing. The stove is not very efficient at temperatures below 40 degrees. You must pre-warm the canisters by tucking them into your sleeping back or under your shirt. Primus make a reusable warmer that is very effective in cool weather. It is placed under the canister during cooking. It is like a hand warmer but can be recharged by boiling. The warmers are however, difficult to find. The stove worked well at altitudes from 8,000 to 10,000 ft. in Colorado. I really like the convenience and reliability of the stove. On two occasions it has saved our group when our MSR Whisper lite stoves failed.
View Details: Primus Alpine Power Cook Stove
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Steel
- Burn time:
- Depends on cartridge
- Boil time:
- 1L water 3 min
- Fuel Types:
- Iso-butane
- Simmer:
- Yes
- Auto Ignition:
- Yes
- Windscreen:
- No
- Heat Reflector:
- No
- Parts kit:
- No
- Cleaning tool:
- No
- Stuff sack:
- Yes
- Hard Case:
- No
- Size:
- Ø190 x 94 mm / Ø 7.5" x 3.7"
- Weight:
- 185g / 6.5oz.
- Warranty:
- Limited
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