On both measures, amount of fuel used and the time to reach boil, the PRD performed just slightly better on average. For the PRD, the average boil time as 2:51 using 11.6 grams of fuel. The Windmaster average boil time was 2:55 using 12 grams of fuel. The WindBurner can’t be used as a gourmet cooking system. The WindBurner also doesn’t have as much temperature control as the WhisperLite. If you want to sauté, go with the WhisperLite. However, the WindBurner Duo is a remote canister stove, which gives it better stability over the Reactor. (Note that the WindBurner Personal doesn’t have the remote canister, so isn’t quite as stable). Unlike every other integrated canister stove we tested, the MiniMo has actual metal pot handles with rubber insulation (so they don’t feel hot — though some customers complain that the joints can burn you). To use the canister crushing tool, first, make sure that your can is empty before attempting. It can be dangerous to pierce if there’s gas still inside. Read directions before you attempt this.

Plus, it has a flame control system that lets you adjust the size of the flame to suit your cooking needs. Consistently Fast - Pressure regulator maintains stove's fast boil times even in cold weather & with low fuel.As you can imagine from its name, the WindBurner’s major perk is that it can still function in high winds. By reducing the effect of wind, it burns more efficiently and boils faster. Like you, one of our concerns about canister stoves over other fuel types is the guilt associated with throwing out metal. We were thrilled to discover that there is a g as canister recycling tool available but found some fine print. With the PR D, whilst I think it would be foolish to not to take any other form of lighter, so far I haven't needed one - and that's impressive. Another aspect where the Jetboil Stash excels is the ability to fit both the fuel canister and the stove base into the pot. This was a feature we liked with the Jetboil MiniMo, but it works much better on the Stash. In fact, when you buy the Stash, it comes with an empty fuel can-shaped trinket case just to show off how well everything fits together in the pot.

For those traveling fast & light on the trail, this deluxe model offers one of the best overall cooking experiences in its ultralight class. Gas canister not included* The WindBurner is an intuitive system. Unfold the legs, plop the stove on the burner, and screw the canister into the end of the satellite piping system. That’s right. Unlike the other stoves we considered, the WindBurner is a remote canister stove.

Here is my advice: if you are a long-distance, bear-bones dirtbag (no offense, that’s the term) hiker really counting ounces, the Snowpeak Litemax could be the right choice. I say that only from the perspective of weight. I can attest from experience that every single gram is counted when you are trekking hundreds or thousands of miles at a time. We make every effort to make sure our product descriptions are as detailed as possible, but we understand that sometimes, things just don't fit as expected, or the colour just wasn't what you were expecting.

Rather than iterations of each other, the PR2 and PR Deluxe are siblings with unique feature sets. Let’s boil (ba-dum-tss) them down to help you choose which stove is right for you. Patagonia boasts that the wood-burning stove has the benefit of not creating additional trash, like empty fuel canisters. Wood burning stoves also don't rely on fossil fuels to run, instead using a sustainable abundant renewable source. Esbit stoves also have arguably the lightest weight fuel requirement and most efficiency per 1 L per burn. However, an Esbit stove can be difficult to light and often have a fishy odor. Additionally, solid fuel tablets can be difficult to find and take much longer to boil water than a gas stove. For a while, solid fuel stoves were allowed on Forest Service and Park Service land even when alcohol stoves were banned. Now that the loophole has been closed, I’m less enamored with Esbit stoves. Additionally, as fuel canister stove technology has gotten more efficient in burn time and weight, there are fewer reasons to use Esbit stoves. ALCOHOL STOVE What we liked: Extreme windproofness, works well in cold conditions, biggest capacity integrated stove we found, modularity allows for group and solo use without additional equipment, fast boil, stability, ease of useWhat we liked: fits fuel canister inside, fast boil, ease to use, space efficient, all-included, simmering, insulated rubber handles and side-body, a pressure regulator to keep fuel use consistent in the cold, includes pour spout in lid In line with current health and safety guidelines, we reserve the right to refuse any items that are (for whatever reason) not returned to us in a clean and hygienic condition. Some municipal recycling centers can accept a crushed isobutane canister, but not a full fuel canister. This is their way of making sure that they are getting relatively clean metal instead of an exploding fuel can. Thus, it is essential to crush gas canisters before recycling. The WindMaster’s regulator is also compatible with gas mixtures such as butane, isobutane, and propane, but is not compatible with 100% propane. Plus, you’ll want to keep the base of the WindMaster clean and always keep the plastic cap on the gas canister when not in use. Get the most out of your outdoor cooking experience with the SOTO WindMaster w/Micro Regulator and 4Flex.

The WindBurner also has an insulated sleeve and handle. Although these are minor additions, they give it a much more user-friendly design than the Reactor.

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The Soto Windmaster stove is a reliable and easy-to-use stove that provides excellent performance in any weather conditions. It is an ideal choice for adventurers who want to prepare meals on the go. Liquid fuel stoves have advantages: the international version can burn kerosene, unleaded gasoline, and white gas. We also like the liquid fuel stoves reuse the same fuel bottle, reducing the waste of pressurized fuel canisters required of the other stoves in this guide (see the Can I recycle used fuel canisters? section). WindBurner pots must be used only with WindBurner stoves. This is because the pot and stove are specifically engineered to create an integrated system. Versatile: Pot’s insulated grip allows it to serve as an eating and drinking vessel; pot lid doubles as a strainer; bowl is hot- and cold-safe The second major feature is that the PR D has a built-in pressure regulator. This means the stove should not experience a drop-off in performance as your gas canister gets emptier, or when it is colder. MSR doesn't seem to give a minimum temperature for the PR D, but from past experience with other pressure regulated stoves like the Mighty Mo, and when using an 80/20 isobutane/propane gas mix, it should work fine to at least a few degrees below freezing. I'm sure I will happily use the PR D through the British winter.