[pct-l] Lite Weight Cookset

[gary_schenk at verizon.net]

 For several years now, I've been using an Optimus remote canister stove with a Primus Eta-pot. It's lighter and more versatile than a Jetboil. With the Eta-pot and a windscreen it will boil water almost instantly. I had to make sure dinner fixings were ready to go before firing it up.

That stove died on me last year, and I replaced it with a Optimus Vega, which for some reason does not seem to work as well as the old version.

With that setup a 100g cartridge would last 5 days, two meals a day for 2, no simmering just bringing water to a boil.

Gary
 

On 01/23/14, Dennis Phelan wrote:

I didn't think the Jetboil was a good option until I started using one.
While they are heavier than the stove with a TI pot setup, they are so
efficient in their heat transfer they make up for their excess weight by
saving gas. I have found that a jetboil will use almost 50% less fuel to
boil a given amount of water than stove and pot setup. This is even more
true when there is a wind (breeze).

Dennis


On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 5:09 PM, Jim Marco <jdm27 at cornell.edu> wrote:

> Yeah, there are a lot of good canister outfits out there. As much as I
> like alcohol for short weekend trips and overnighters, I do not use them
> for more than a few nights out.
>
> For white gas stoves, I prefer the venerable SVEA 123r. It is a rugged
> little stove, 12oz of fuel is good for about two weeks(the fuel weighs
> about 10oz, but the stove weighs ~20oz.) Total is around 35oz for 14 days
> with pot and wind screen. This *will* run on auto fuel though not as
> hot/clean.
>
> Only one canister stove do I feel comfortable with. This is Caffin's 3.1oz
> remote stove. Coupled with a 1oz wind screen, a grease pot at 3.25oz, and
> an 240g canister (actually weighs a bit more than 12oz) this makes a great
> stove for about 10 days. Total is around 20oz for 10 days. I recommend a
> spare canister because these are not as reliable as the SVEA.
> My thoughts only . . .
> jdm
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of Dan C. aka Thumper
> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 4:37 PM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Lite Weight Cookset
>
> Just thought I'd share my cookset info:
>
> Optimus Crux Weekend HE Cook System - Combined weight = 315g or 11.1oz
> (About 25% less than Jet Boil PCS)
>
> I've found them Sports Authority as well as on Amazon;
> http://www.amazon.com/Optimus-Crux-Stove-Terra-Weekend/dp/B0046GRL6A/ref=pd_sbs_sg_2
>
> This set uses standard iso-butane canisters. The weight can be reduced
> further by eliminating the covers and possibly the sauce pan/lid.
>
> Thumper
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