Cheap Multi Fuel Stoves

Summary: These simple, lightweight stoves can burn wood, hexamine, white fuel, and gas canisters using a single nozzle. They're popular during cold weather but they're loud and don't have a simmer limit.

Some multi-fuel stoves are hybrids, capable of burning multiple types of liquid fuel. The MSR WhisperLite Universal can be used with white and isobutane fuel containers.

Optimus Nova

The Optimus Nova is a multi-fuel stove that can be used with various liquid fuels. It has a quick-priming burner as well as an aluminium pump that self-purges and precise control of the simmer. Its low center of gravity and Cheap Multi fuel stoves wide spreading legs make it a stable stove that can be used on rocky 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 are plagued by unburned fuel remaining in the fuel line or the nozzle. This can be fixed by flipping the bottle. The intake hoses are then removed from the fuel, and forces them to take in air, which extinguishes flames and depressurizes the bottle.

This is an ingenious solution to a long-standing problem, and it works. The Nova can be used with a range of regular fuel bottles that seal using an o-ring, such as MSR bottles. It also comes with a fully featured stove bag that includes separate pockets for tools, spare parts, 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 wide choice of fuels is required. The cost is quite affordable compared to other stoves in the canister category with similar capabilities. Moreover, the Optimus Nova is easy to maintain and a pleasure to use.

Kovea Hydra

The Kovea Hydra multi fuel stove was first introduced in 2010 and has been a favourite choice for backpackers since. The Hydra is not as popular with UK backpackers anymore, perhaps because they have been able to catch up with more well-known brands or the most recent lightweight options from China or Korea. However, this doesn't mean it's any less useful.

It is a compact and lightweight stove that can burn all liquid fuels, including white gas, propane butane and white gas with a single nozzle. It has a fairly typical stove design, with the burner bell that is bolted to a body that anchors three fold out support legs. The pump is located above the fuel line, the generator loop runs around the inlet, and the flame spreader sits just above. The burner is a low-velocity flame type. This makes it less affected by the wind.

It's a versatile little cooker since it can be used with propane canisters or isobutane. It is easy to simmer with propane or isobutane and burns all fuel types at a decent level but is slower than some other stoves when you use white gas.

The instructions for the Hydra are written in English but they were not written by native English speakers. The instructions caution against the use of certain types of lighter fluids that, if misinterpreted as what is actually intended can result in an accident that could land Kovea in a lot of hot legal water. However, any 7/16ths UNEF threaded gas canister made by a reputable manufacturer should work just fine.

Primus OmniLite Ti

Primus Omnilite Ti can be a great choice for those who are looking for a multifuel cookware that cooks with a variety fuels. It can be used with petrol/gasoline, gasoline or diesel, kerosene, and aviation fuel. It has separate controls for each fuel type and also adjust the flame size. This stove also has a fuel line that sits flat on the ground and is easily connected to the tank.

While the Primus Omnilite is a fantastic stove, it will require maintenance to ensure it is operating properly. It could be dangerous as it flares up when priming. This issue occurs with all stoves that use liquid fuel, which use a secondary spindle at the stove's end instead of a coil to vaporize the fuel.

It is also important to remember that each fuel type needs a different jet. If you cook with kerosene then the jet hole will be smaller than if you were using gas. This is a minor issue but it's worth mentioning.

MSR Whisper Lite

The MSR Whisper Lite stove is one of the smallest, lightest and most affordable multi-fuel stoves. It is also easy to repair in the field. It can be used with either liquid gas or canister fuel and comes with attachments for each. The new design is lighter by 10% than its predecessor, and the burner has been revamped for improved heat distribution. It's ideal for novices or budget-minded backpackers.

The whistler Lite takes a little time to set up and prime, then boil water, but it's a reliable stove that won't fail you. The flame is powerful and can cook a liter of water within two minutes. The only drawback is that it's not as effective for simmering as some other stoves.

This is why MSR has developed the Dragonfly stove to be a pot that can be used as a simmering stove. It has a similar design to the whistler, but is smaller and has superior performance. However it's not as affordable as the whistler Lite. The Soto Amicus cookset and stove is a great alternative, offering a similar setup for less than half the price. It is also possible to purchase Whisperlite International or Universal for isobutane containers as well. Both versions share the same basic design, but the Universal version is also compatible with canister fuel.

Coleman Sportster II

It's a simple and basic Coleman stove that can do the job. It's solid and compact, and it's self-contained with the tank at the bottom and the burner on at the top. This makes it easy to use and cheap Multi Fuel stoves is a great choice for those who are new to backpacking, looking to reduce weight and those who have spares in the van.

The stove is designed to burn Coleman's exclusive fuel (naptha gas, also referred to as white gas) The stove can be used with non-leaded gasoline, as well. This option will save you money since a gallon of gasoline can last longer than the standard Coleman liquid fuel cylinder.

It takes a bit of practice to achieve a perfect blue flame on a stove with liquid fuel. You'll have to pressurize the stove and prime them correctly before you can do this. If you don't do it right the fuel could pool, spray beyond the burner or explode. To master this try it out in the open before your trip.

The stove will lose some performance and odor of the flame efficiency if you use non-Coleman gasoline, but this is a tradeoff in its versatility. Make sure to purchase unleaded gas and not something that is augmented with alcohol or methanol. These types of fuel can cause the unit's performance to degrade and even explode.

ATG Jiko

The ATG Jiko second hand multi fuel stoves ebay Fuel Stove from South Africa is an ultralight multifuel designed to withstand harsh conditions like Africa. It's a compact and reliable system that can burn solid fuel tabs, gels and alcohol using only one nozzle. It's a lightweight and minimalist design that costs less than most other multifuel stoves, and also has low cost of ownership with fuel being less expensive per Liter than gas canisters.

Other multifuel stoves have a separate nozzle for each type of fuel. This makes them a little difficult to switch between fuels in cold weather or using gloves, and adds 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 called hybrids or multifuel compressed fuel stoves. They can also be referred to under other names like white gas, isobutane kerosene and unleaded gasoline/car petrol.

A multifuel stove kit is available to convert your Trangia burners into multi fuel boiler stove fuel cookers. These are available at camping stores that specialize in outdoor equipment and are available internationally. They are ideal for Trangia enthusiasts. They can burn all liquid fuels, except diesel and with the appropriate accessories, they can even simmer.