Cheap Multi Fuel Stoves

Summary: These simple stoves that are lightweight can burn wood, hexamine, white fuel, and gas canisters with one nozzle. They’re popular in cold temperatures, but they’re noisy and don’t have a simmer control.

Certain multi-fuel stoves can burn different types of liquid fuel. The MSR WhisperLite Universal can be used with both white and isobutane fuel canisters.

Optimus Nova

The Optimus Nova multi-fuel stove can be used for a variety liquid fuels. It comes with a quick-priming stove as well as an aluminium pump that self-purges and precise control of the simmer. Its low center of gravity and large spreading legs make it a stable stove that can be used on uneven ground. This makes it an ideal stove for backpacking groups, base camps, kayaking and arctic camping.

The Optimus Nova is different from other stoves using liquid fuel that have a problem with unburned fuel lingering in the fuel line or nozzle. This can be resolved by flipping over the bottle. This disconnects the intake hose from the fuel, forcing it to draw in air, that extinguishes the flame. It also reduces the pressure in the bottle.

This seems like an clever solution to a long-standing problem, and it certainly is effective. The Nova can also be used with a variety of standard fuel bottles that seal with an o-ring, including MSR bottles. It comes with an oven bag that has pockets for spares, tools, lubricant, and the fuel pump.

This is a great all-round backpacking stove that is suitable for use in the UK especially for trips where a variety of fuels is necessary. The price is affordable when compared with canister stoves with similar capabilities. Additionally the Optimus Nova is easy to maintain and enjoyable to use.

Kovea Hydra

The Kovea Hydra multi fuel stove was first marketed in 2010 and has been a popular choice for backpackers ever since. The Hydra isn’t as well-known with UK backpackers anymore Perhaps because they’ve caught up to better-known brands or the latest lightweight offering from China or Korea. However, this doesn’t mean that it’s less useful.

It is a small and 349338 light stove that can burn all liquid fuels like propane butane, white gas and white gas with only one nozzle. It’s a standard stove that has the burner mounted to a body, which is secured by three support legs that fold out. The pump is situated above the fuel line, while the generator loop wraps around the inlet and the flame spreader sits above. The burner is a low-velocity flame type. This makes it less affected by the wind.

It is a very versatile cooker as it can be used with propane canisters or 349338.Xyz – 349338.Xyz – isobutane canisters. It is simple to simmer with isobutane and propane, and it burns all types of fuels at a good rate. However when using white gas the stove runs a bit slower.

The instructions for the Hydra are written in English, but they were clearly not written by native users of the language. The instructions caution against the use of certain types of lighter fluids, which if mistaken for what is intended could cause an accident that could land Kovea in lots of legal hot water. Any 7/16ths UNEF-threaded gas container of a trusted brand will be fine.

Primus OmniLite Ti

Primus Omnilite Ti can be an excellent choice for those who are looking for a multifuel cooker that cooks with a variety of fuels. It can be powered by gasoline, petrol/gasoline, 349338 Kerosene, diesel and aviation fuel. It has separate controls for each fuel type and also alter the size of the flame. The stove also has a fuel line that sits flat on the ground and is easily connected to the tank.

The Primus Omnilite is an excellent stove, but it needs maintenance to keep it operating properly. Particularly, 349338 it has a tendency to flare during priming, which can be risky. This is a problem that occurs with all stoves with liquid fuel, which use a secondary spindle on the stove end instead of an actual coil to vaporize the fuel.

It is also important to know that every fuel type requires the use of a different jet. This means that if you cook on kerosene the jet hole must be smaller than when using gas. This isn’t a major issue but it’s still worth mentioning.

MSR Whisper Light

The MSR Whisper Lite stove is one of the tiniest, lightest and most affordable multi-fuel stoves. It is also simple to fix on the field. It can be used with liquid gas or canister fuel and includes attachments for both. The new model is lighter by 10% compared to its predecessor and the burner mechanism was redesigned to improve the distribution of heat. It’s great for beginners or backpackers with a budget.

It takes some time to set up, prime and boil water, but the whistler Lite is a reliable camping stove that will not disappoint you. The flame is extremely powerful and can easily boil one Liter of water in just two minutes. The only drawback is it’s not as good to simmer as other stoves.

MSR developed the Dragonfly to be a more powerful burner. It is similar in design as the whistler, but it is smaller and provides superior performance. However, it’s not as cheap as the whistler Lite. The Soto Amicus stove and cookset is a fantastic alternative that provides a similar set-up for half the price. You can also purchase a Whisperlite International or Universal for isobutane containers as well. Both versions use the same design and style, but the Universal version is also compatible with canister fuel.

Coleman Sportster II

This is a simple low-cost, no-frills Coleman stove that does the job. It’s sturdy, compact and self-contained with the tank on the bottom and burner up top. This makes it simple to use and an excellent option for those who are new to backpacking, who want to save on weight, and for those who like to keep an extra or two in the van.

This stove is designed to burn Coleman’s exclusive fuel (naptha, also known as “white gas”) but can be used with unleaded gas too. A gallon of gasoline will last for as longer as a standard Coleman liquid fuel cylinder, which means you’ll save money on fuel using this option.

It takes some practice to get a good blue flame on a stove with liquid fuel. You’ll have to pressurize them and prime them properly before you can do this. If you’re not careful the fuel may be sprayed onto the burner, or even sputter. Practice outside before taking it on your trip to master it.

The stove will lose some of its performance and efficiency if you choose to use non-Coleman fuels. However, this is a tradeoff in its versatility. Be sure to buy unleaded gasoline, and not one augmented with methanol or ethanol (alcohol). These kinds of fuels can cause the performance of the vehicle to decrease and even explode.

ATG Jiko

The ATG Jiko Multi Fuel Stove from South Africa is an ultralight multifuel that’s been designed to withstand harsh conditions like Africa. It’s a compact and solid stove that can burn solid fuel tabs, gels and alcohol with a single nozzle. It’s a minimalist and ultralight design that is priced lower than other multifuel stoves. Fuel is also cheaper per liter than gas canisters.

Other multifuel stoves use a separate nozzle for every type of fuel. This makes them a little fiddly to change over in the rain or without gloves and can add to their weight. Multifuel stoves that are of the current kind use a single nozzle to burn multiple fuels, which makes it much easier. They can be described as hybrids or multifuel compressed fuel stoves. They can also be referred to by other names, such as white gas, isobutane kerosene, and unleaded gasoline/car petrol.

A multifuel stove kit can be bought to convert your Trangia burners into multifuel cookers. They are sold in camping stores that specialize in outdoor equipment and are available internationally. They are perfect for Trangia enthusiasts. They can burn all liquid fuels, aside from diesel and with the appropriate accessories, they can even simmer.