Solo cooking equip review...
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Snowpeak 60th Ti Trekking set V MSR Windburner
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Here is a light hearted shootout of the SP Ti set v MSR Windburner. This test was performed in our shed so no wind, it was 23C inside using 700ml water @ 10C.
Both stoves were run on the same 460gm ISO Butane 4 season mix.
Results as follows:
Weight (complete kit)
SP Ti weight with 100gm gas can: 632gm
MSR WB with 100gm gas can: 664gm
Boil times using 700ml water @ 10C
SP Ti: 5min 06sec
MSR: 3min 26sec
I wanted to compare these two units for interest only. With only 32gm between them for vehicle based travel the weight isn’t an issue.
Size wise the SP is 10mm wider yet 25mm shorter so the difference is negligible.
Performance the MSR boils the same volume of water about 1min 40sec quicker than the SP.
Usability in the field, the MSR is our go to for a quick coffee / tea break on the side of the trail. It is though really a one trick pony in that it’s only really good for heating water for drinks or rehydrating meals.
The SP has more options being a two pot system. You can use one as a cup / bowl negating the need to bring another cup in your pack.
Where the MSR shines is in windy conditions or at altitude. The SP even with the screen is effected by cross winds losing a bit of direct heat. The GS-100 pumps out more BTU’s than the MSR though.
Conclusion I don’t think you could go wrong with either option for light weight cooking units for field use. The MSR lives in our 4WD draws but I’ve found we’re taking the SP more these days as well to use instead of taking a traditional stove. You can fit a cast / spun pan on top, even the lid of the SP Micro Oval works well and cook your protein items.
As mentioned this is by no means a full technical review more a comparison of two different options for outdoor cooking.
And by the way I’m in no way endorsed by anything except self sponsored
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