What's your favorite backpacking stove?

[Aron Snyder]

Just like the others, list what your favorite backpacking stove is and why.

I really appreciate everyone chiming in on these....much appreciated!

 

[mattstanton]

Jetboil flash.

 

[realunlucky]

I used the pocket rocket for many years with no worries. Works every time I've needed it to just block the wind

 

[Aron Snyder]

Don't forget to vote on the poll.

 

[tipsntails7]

Jetboil sol followed by the trusty pocket rocket. I just recently got the jetboil 4 months ago but I already love the cup and the speed at which it boils water. I always had to build a mini wind block for the pocket rocket but have been told the jetboil will not need this which I am really looking forward to. I also am in love with the French press adapter( I'm a huge coffee nut). I doubt it will come with me on extended trips but it's nice for your basic 2 nighters. I also don't have to worry about the stability of pots on the rocket which can become a pain as well.

 

[cody covey]

I use a jetboil. Boils quick and easy to clean. May be operator error but the lid doesn't like to stay on when its all packed inside itself. Other than that I love it.

 

[Ross]

Been using the Giga snow peak with one of their pots since I was in my 30s I believe, so that is many moons ago.......served me well so far and keeps on going...very light weight, and a cannister of fuel fits in the pot along with the stove. A nice tidy little package.

 

[DWarcher]

Pocket Rocket for me. If I hunted in colder weather I would probably look at other options.

 

[Snipershirt]

Jetboil, packs away easy and easy to use!

 

[Vandal 44]

Jet Boil SOL, The only issue I had with it was in very cold mornings single digit type cold. Other than that no issues

 

[Buster]

Jetboil, stable, fast, reliable. Coffee press is a staple that always comes along too.

 

[Backpack Hunter]

The Soto OD-1RX has been making it to the forefront for me lately. Built well, light, not a big fuel burner, flame level is actually adjustable for "other" types of cooking and coupled with a heat exchange pot boils water super fast.

 

[Archelk]

Soto OD 1R. Used Jetboil for years with no problems. Went to the Soto this year and man it has been great. Tiny as hell and weighs nothing. All I do now is bring a 1 cup titanium cup along with it. LEss space and weight with the same great performance.

 

[Manosteel]

Jetboil, packs away easy; easy to use; easy to clean.

 

[mtmiller]

I started out with a Whisper Lite. Glad it was never too dry as I could easily start a forest fire getting it primed. It puked on me after about 3 seasons and then I picked up an MRS WindPro. I really like this set up and used it religiously for a couple years. Last year I had a few discounts and decided to throw a Micro Rocket with some of the other purchases just to check it out. I was impressed and since picked up two more just to have something in the work truck, personal pickup and my back pack. Nice and light and heats water just fine for me. I have had critters down in up to a foot of snow and it has worked well to get a fire rolling. Turn one upside down and you can torch anything. It is not great in wind unless I can block it, but it was my vote in the list above. If I could only have one, from the ones I have experience with, it would be the WindPro, but I am a big fan of the Micro Rocket as well.

I have friends that really tout the JetBoils, but I don't have any experience with them. If my others go to hell, I would give it a shot.

 

[Muledeernv]

I have an Optimus krux works good but have had to have it warrantied 2 times but have had no problems with it after warranty. Super lite

 

[justinspicher]

Pocket Rocket for me, I've had it for a number of years and I will use it until it breaks, forcing me to get a new stove.

 

[Aron Snyder]

I've used just about all of them and I'm gonna stick with the MSR Reactor. It's slightly heavier than some of the other models, but it does much better in high wind and offers the durability I need for multiple days in the field.

 

[Rick Leathley]

I used a pocket rocket for a few years. Never let me down. I upgraded to a micro rocket for the hell of it. Fuel and stove packs into a trek 900 titanium pot.

 

[cali_hornhunter]

Jet boil for this guy I like how everything fits into the cup and cleans real well easy to use