"Windrroofness" .... yes in our language- we'll take it.....
Simply terrible--- it is a great stove if you are really working on cutting ounces-- but I found what I saved in ounces on the stove- I made up for in fuel... I like the Esbit option and used it for years in Europe and the US. It doesn't spill- fairly easy to light- and can double as an catalyst to an emergency fire.
how is its windproofness? (if thats a word lol). i saw one of these at my local store and was very interested, for now im using esbit tabs and my canteen stove, but i have to fashion a windscreen as a gentle fart will blow out the esbit. also, how many ounces would you say it holds? (thinking so i can gauge how much id have to pack depending on days).
There are several option you can look at. Depending on the food source, number of people you are cooking for, and outside weather all have an influence in the decision. For my wife, daughter and myself on a trip I have come to love the Jet Boil system. Its not in the ultralight category- but is lighter and more efficient than other systems.
my husband and i like to go backpacking for 2 or 3 days tops on weekends. we have always just eaten cold food. i wanted to gt a stove so we could have some warm dinners. a lot of people say this is a great stove for ultralight and day trips, but would you choose something different if you were going for a couple days and had to use it for two people? thanks for the help
@rlmarin1968 thats such a ridiculous statement i dont even think you knew what point you were trying to make. thanks for the input though, good luck carrying that brick of matches.
I have the other vargo triad, was thinking of getting a second one, but your vargo is already two stoves in one. i can put the alcohol burner inside my folding coghlan stove and also boil water on the stand part with some solid fuel.
Yep, I am getting one, then I will essentially have three stoves
@johnmonk66: I've never had rubbing alcohol turn my pots black. The only things that turn my pots black are fuels with some level of petroleum/oil in them (wax, vaseline, etc.). What alcohol have you used that does that?
@rlmarin1968 Just regular rubbing alcohol from the pharmacy, both 90% and 70%, and both have left a black residue. So I get the fuel line antifreeze called HEET, its completely clean
@johnmonk66: Hmmm....interesting. Have you trie denatured alcohol? I use that and am VERY happy with the clean burn and heat it produces for cooking/boiling. HEET is cool, but I've never had a lot of positive results with its burn time and effectiveness. So either I'm doing something wrong, or I have bought bad batches of HEET.
@johnmonk66: I have used the yellow bottle. Everyone swears by it, but I truly believe that denatured alcohol works better...may be just my perception, but to each his own I guess. =)
I define 'survival'gear as something that will last you a months+ when your life is threatned and no matter how you cut it you cant bring enouf fuel so just surrender to good old fashioned matches & forest wood and build fires.
We all have different definitions of survival and what constitutes a survival situation. I do use the stove in my kit. In an emergency medical situation where I need to quickly generate a heat source I can do it. The stove was actually shown as part of an ultralight backpacking kit. I have not carried matches in years. I got started on sparking devices 20 years ago and it has been my main device for fire. Matches are worthless in long term survival situations because you eventually run out
sparkers are good combo with fuels like trioxane/esbit. they take up space and weight. a portable heater would be good for warming up something quickly but survival to me is preparing for long term, And when your lost in the wild sick/injured its nice to have quick lighting stuff I suppose you could pack it. But They will run out in a weeks time. LMAO you must have never heard that a brick of matches has like 2000 of them in it and it weighs less than a pound.
@AdventureIQ1995: I agree with you on running out, but you can't rule out having some on hand "just in case". Many survivalist experts from around the globe will tell you to have at least THREE means to start a fire. Although you can run out of alcohol, matches, lighter fuel, etc...having options other than a flint/steel helps. Different environments require different means to start a fire/cook food/purify water.
Keep in mind that HEET = methanol = denatured alcohol.
Doggieman1111 3 weeks ago
"Windrroofness" .... yes in our language- we'll take it.....
Simply terrible--- it is a great stove if you are really working on cutting ounces-- but I found what I saved in ounces on the stove- I made up for in fuel... I like the Esbit option and used it for years in Europe and the US. It doesn't spill- fairly easy to light- and can double as an catalyst to an emergency fire.
AdventureIQ1995 11 months ago
how is its windproofness? (if thats a word lol). i saw one of these at my local store and was very interested, for now im using esbit tabs and my canteen stove, but i have to fashion a windscreen as a gentle fart will blow out the esbit. also, how many ounces would you say it holds? (thinking so i can gauge how much id have to pack depending on days).
unmotomarine0351 11 months ago
There are several option you can look at. Depending on the food source, number of people you are cooking for, and outside weather all have an influence in the decision. For my wife, daughter and myself on a trip I have come to love the Jet Boil system. Its not in the ultralight category- but is lighter and more efficient than other systems.
AdventureIQ1995 1 year ago
my husband and i like to go backpacking for 2 or 3 days tops on weekends. we have always just eaten cold food. i wanted to gt a stove so we could have some warm dinners. a lot of people say this is a great stove for ultralight and day trips, but would you choose something different if you were going for a couple days and had to use it for two people? thanks for the help
loufromlou 1 year ago
"Live like you have a pair" brilliant. Thanks for the video. I'd like to try this little stove.
kamden1980 1 year ago
@rlmarin1968 thats such a ridiculous statement i dont even think you knew what point you were trying to make. thanks for the input though, good luck carrying that brick of matches.
leetshots 1 year ago
can u cook noodles or fry mushrrooms on a pan on it? :D
yurasleepless 1 year ago
I have the other vargo triad, was thinking of getting a second one, but your vargo is already two stoves in one. i can put the alcohol burner inside my folding coghlan stove and also boil water on the stand part with some solid fuel.
Yep, I am getting one, then I will essentially have three stoves
johnmonk66 1 year ago
I have the smaller one, it can't boil water for S*&t
knarfster 2 years ago
Why cant you use rubbing alcohol?????
byaah19 2 years ago
@byaah19 it turns your pots back
johnmonk66 1 year ago
@johnmonk66: I've never had rubbing alcohol turn my pots black. The only things that turn my pots black are fuels with some level of petroleum/oil in them (wax, vaseline, etc.). What alcohol have you used that does that?
rlmarin1968 1 year ago
@rlmarin1968 Just regular rubbing alcohol from the pharmacy, both 90% and 70%, and both have left a black residue. So I get the fuel line antifreeze called HEET, its completely clean
johnmonk66 1 year ago
@johnmonk66: Hmmm....interesting. Have you trie denatured alcohol? I use that and am VERY happy with the clean burn and heat it produces for cooking/boiling. HEET is cool, but I've never had a lot of positive results with its burn time and effectiveness. So either I'm doing something wrong, or I have bought bad batches of HEET.
rlmarin1968 1 year ago
@rlmarin1968 have not tried denatured yet, but will try.
As far as HEET, there is a red and yellow bottle, did you use the red bottle? Some don't know you must use the yellow.
johnmonk66 1 year ago
@johnmonk66: I have used the yellow bottle. Everyone swears by it, but I truly believe that denatured alcohol works better...may be just my perception, but to each his own I guess. =)
rlmarin1968 1 year ago
@byaah19 Too much water in rubbing alcohol. It's 30 percent water (although they do make 90% alcohol, but I've never tried it.)
goby999 1 year ago
@byaah19 u can use rubbing alcohol but make sure it is 91%
70% has to much water in it
nroc13 1 year ago
Hey Manny- It is one that somebody made for me and sent in to test...if I get clearance I will pass on the manufacturer-
AdventureIQ1995 2 years ago
I define 'survival'gear as something that will last you a months+ when your life is threatned and no matter how you cut it you cant bring enouf fuel so just surrender to good old fashioned matches & forest wood and build fires.
adamrosio08 2 years ago
We all have different definitions of survival and what constitutes a survival situation. I do use the stove in my kit. In an emergency medical situation where I need to quickly generate a heat source I can do it. The stove was actually shown as part of an ultralight backpacking kit. I have not carried matches in years. I got started on sparking devices 20 years ago and it has been my main device for fire. Matches are worthless in long term survival situations because you eventually run out
AdventureIQ1995 2 years ago
sparkers are good combo with fuels like trioxane/esbit. they take up space and weight. a portable heater would be good for warming up something quickly but survival to me is preparing for long term, And when your lost in the wild sick/injured its nice to have quick lighting stuff I suppose you could pack it. But They will run out in a weeks time. LMAO you must have never heard that a brick of matches has like 2000 of them in it and it weighs less than a pound.
adamrosio08 2 years ago
and when the matches get wet?
2000 blunt toothpicks. congratulations.
leetshots 2 years ago 2
@AdventureIQ1995: I agree with you on running out, but you can't rule out having some on hand "just in case". Many survivalist experts from around the globe will tell you to have at least THREE means to start a fire. Although you can run out of alcohol, matches, lighter fuel, etc...having options other than a flint/steel helps. Different environments require different means to start a fire/cook food/purify water.
rlmarin1968 1 year ago
@adamrosio08
you could carry a still with you.
Rayzkevin 1 year ago
What kind of firesteel did you use to light that?
Manny4155 2 years ago