Stove or Grill or...What do you use and Why?

[blupaddler]

To follow up...I bought the Primus Omni-Fuel.

My reasoning was:
1. I grew tired of carrying a big two burner stove
2. This stove takes up much less space in our camping box
3. I can use pretty much any fuel I want...I chose Canister, b/c that's all I have ever used. I don't want to hassle with transporting white gas.
4. The boil time was quick. Not as quick as say the Jetboil.
5. The unit is very adjustable. Both at the canister attachment and the stove.




My impressions:

We used it, for the first time on a camping trip, on the Baja Trip. It was used for mostly making coffee and other breakfasts. It worked great the entire trip. I only had one wierd day, where I had to shake up the canister to get the fuel stirred up.

I still would like to get a two burner. Scott has a nice one. I think it's a Partner Steel. They make nice two, three and four burner models. One of the two burners actually folds up in half. This is on my wish list for now.




Wil,
Check Scott's Taco thread. I think he posted a pic of his there. I know it is a model that www.adventuretrailers.com sells. Also search the web for River Guide stuff. Those guys are very similar to us. Taking a lot of stuff, but at the same time trying to keep it compact.



www.partnersteel.com
www.adventuretrailers.com
www.riverconnection.com






:beer:

 

[Mike S]

My primary stove is a Camp Chef River Runner - a two burner propane with a lot of horsepower. I boils water by the gallon in minutes, and is aluminium and stainless - just 14 lbs, with legs and wind screen. Awesome stove. I think they discontinued it, since I cannot find a photo on line.


I also use a little one burner Bruton with a propane bottle for coffee and hot drinks when fishing or hunting.

M

 

[ShearPin]

Optimus Hiker

I've had good luck with the Optimus Hiker. It replaced a Coleman white gas stove that refused to shut-off one night. I blew it out and left it hissing white gas in a rubber-made over night (lid off of course).

The Optimus is a nice self contained unit. It can be field stripped with the gas contol lever as the only tool. Great design. I also bring one of the tiny MSR's (forget the model) for boiling water for the wifes hot chocolate.

Henry

 

[Scenic WonderRunner]

I finally got the "SWR" out and put some things to use.

Here is one of my old school Coleman Stoves with my antique coffee maker (from an old cabin in Lake Tahoe) in action.

I think the stove is from the 1970's and I picked it up practically brand new in the original box for $6 bucks at a garage sale. I'm starting a Coleman Collection.

Sept. '06 Colorado...........

 

[Redback]

I used one of these when touring on my motorcycle, they are brilliant, i still use it from time to time.

Trangia stove set;

And i have one of these now for day trips in the 4WD, it take the small butane cans.

Baz.

 

[ZooJunkie]

I have a similar one that Baz uses. These little single butane burners are awesome! Great simmer capability, lasts a long time w/ the canister of butane, and the fuel is CHEAP! Oh, the stove is a banging deal too. I can get one for $15.00-$25.00. I carry a Char-Boil propane grill, MSR Whisperlite, and my butane stove when I go out into the wilderness.

Char-Boil propane grill set me back $20 at Sport Authorithay.
MSR Whisperlite was $70 new at REI many, many, many, moons ago.
Generic butane stove $15.00 at 99 Ranch Market.

 

[7wt]

I need to get a stove and I am having a hard time making up my mind on what to get. I have been looking at the Jetboils and a Coleman Peak1 400. While the Jetboils gets it done fast, the Coleman looks to be more versitile, I like the fact that it is a self contained unit that actually has a simmer control. It could also be used to warm up frozen hands after a long day in the stream.

 

[ZooJunkie]

Are you looking to cook or just boil water? If you are looking to cook a feast for 4, then a liquid fuel stove is worth the investment, however, some propane stoves (canister) are stellar for cooking as well. If you are just looking to boil water, then something like Jetboil or a Volcano Kettle is the way to go.

I have a MSR Whisperlite that has been absolutely 100% reliable in all the years I've owned it (since 1995).

 

[seth_js]

I recently picked up a Coleman single burner stove and a Coleman grill for $65 for both. I will be using them for the first time this weekend.

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=9924-700&categoryid=2010

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=5431B705&categoryid=2010

 

[Big_Geek]

This all depends on what you're going to use the stove to cook. my "breakfast stove" of choice is the JetBoil with the Java Press. I boil up some water, dump in a few packs of instant oatmeal, then eat out of the cup. If I wanted some coffee (if I remembered to bring coffee), I just drop in the ground bean after boiling up the water. I let it brew for a few minutes, then press the grounds to the bottom and drink away. The cup also acts as a thermos since it is dual-layer. You can buy a kit to that will convert this to a regular burner for use with your own pots for less than $20. I highly recommend this stove.

http://www.jetboil.com

I have a Coleman two-burner propane stove (I don't believe they make my model anymore). But, I would replace it with one of the two-burner models with the piezo-electric starter. It's a little thinner than mine.

I also have the tree and fuel line to use my lantern and stove at the same time off a bulk tank. I was using 20# tanks for this, but they're massive when packing. So, I downsized to a 5# tank (just came in today) and it looks like it's going to work really well.

Fat_Man and I usually travel together and when you combine our equipment, we can really cook it up!

 

[Green Ganesha]

I have two basic camping configurations: with or without trailer.

The trailer's galley includes a Partner Steel two-burner stove.
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It's rugged, easy to clean, and puts out a lot of heat. My only complaint is the burners could be spaced at least a couple inches further apart.

I supplement that with a JetBoil, which I only use for boiling water (mostly so the cup doesn't end up with a discordant chili+oatmeal+coffee flavor medley). If I need a third burner, I can convert the JetBoil to Group Cooking System mode.

For grilling, I mostly use a Pit2Go collapsible firepit.

Or I borrow the Pit2Go's grate and perch it atop a traditional campfire.

When I'm trailer-less, I bring the (discontinued) Camp Chef two-burner River Runner stainless/aluminum stove.

I'll usually throw in the JetBoil too, just in case.

I also have—and really wish I could justify using—the Kelly Kettle, with pot support system.

I love the Kelly Kettle for its simplicity, history, and rugged versatility. But given the more efficient and compact modern alternatives, I'm hard-pressed to gather twigs for the Kelly. I secretly pray for the day I accidentally forget to refill the propane tanks and run out mid-expedition. Kelly Kettle to the rescue...!

 

[ckkone]

I have a one of those butane stoves like baz, my wife bought it for shabu shabu and I steel it for camping trips. We got it at some asian grocery store for about $20.

 

[toyrunner95]

ok this might sound weird and maybe a little off topic but i have been playing with the idea of taking apart a stove and trying to put it in the tailgate of a truck or 4runner. a truck would be preferable because there is no window to deal with. i figure if i cut a couple of the "divits" out of the tailgate i can mount some burners. of course the fuel would be seperate so if i got rear ended it woulden't explode. then if i cover that with a piece of that hard white cutting board materieal or counter top materieal, i can have an inset, permenant stove! i wouldent have to deal with trying to cram it in somewhere and i can have 4 or 5 burners, just cover each with a cutting board and use as many as i need at a time!

for the bbq im thinking a wooden stick with a fationed sharp end speared through whatever then putting it on a fire.

 

[SAR_Squid79]

I have always relied on and preferred cooking over an open fire. I have a Weber Hinged Cooking Grid that I carry with me.

I used to do alot of backpacking. I have a Jetboil Group Cooking System. I have the big pot, as well as 2 of the JetBoil "companion cups".

I love the jetboil for boiling water, cooking ramen noodles, or those camping meals such as "Mountain House" or "Natural High". BUT anybody that has camped with me knows - I like to go all out in pleasing my stomach. I love cooking steaks, pork chops, bacon, eggs, etc.

This past Spring when I went to Moab - WHERE YOU CAN'T HAVE FIRES - I attempted to cook sausage and eggs in the JetBoil Pot, and all it did was burn the food, and piss me off. I'm going to have to invest in a grill or burner of some sort.

 

[benedmonson]

I had just decided to get the partner steel 2 burner stove from www.adventuretrailers.com when I stopped by wal-mart the other day and found the Brinkmann 2 burner stanless steel for only $40.00! First I know the Partner Steel will be much better, but I just had to buy the Brinkmann to test it out. After 2 weeks (6 nights) cooking on it I must admit I'm a little impressed with its light weight, functioning wind screens, quick piezo lighting and ability to simmer food. If it is able to work off of larger propane tank with an optional hose then it might be a winner for under $50.00!!!
I'm researching the adapter for using it with a 5 LB. propane tank now if anybody has any input on it.

for picture purpose only http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=204279



Cheers,

Ben Edmonson
telluride, co
www.benedmonson.com