What stove do you use?

[Gulliver]

Went out and bought a Kathmandu Titanium stove ($39) which apparently is a clone of the Firemaple FMS116T. Only problem is the central actuating pin is too short to activate the lindal valve on a Coleman 250 canister which I had around home. Folks at the store tell me it works fine with gasmate but majority of re supply by walkers transport in Tas tends to be Kovea. Is anyone aware of a Kovea fit for this stove?
Cheers
Phil

[Strider]

Went out and bought a Kathmandu Titanium stove ($39) which apparently is a clone of the Firemaple FMS116T. Only problem is the central actuating pin is too short to activate the lindal valve on a Coleman 250 canister which I had around home. Folks at the store tell me it works fine with gasmate but majority of re supply by walkers transport in Tas tends to be Kovea. Is anyone aware of a Kovea fit for this stove?
Cheers
Phil

First time I've heard of this problem with this stove. Could it be as simple as the O-ring not being seated correctly?

Also, its not a clone of the 116T - it IS the 116T! I can vouch mine works fine with a Primus Companion 230g cartridge.

[Gulliver]

Thank as for the info Strider. Will try it with some other canister types as it is a neat little stove! not sure if I will retain the plastic case though due its weight. For interest where does this stove fit in with the monatauk gnat?
Cheers
Phil

[Strider]

For interest where does this stove fit in with the monatauk gnat?

Same stove. Also known as the Hi-Gear Blaze or the Go Systems Fli Ti.

Agreed - the case is a bit heavy (40g) compared to the contents (48g)!

[rickb]

I purchased a MSR Whisperlite from the U.S. Can anyone tell me where I can purchase "white gas", Coleman Fuel or Shellite from? I'm assuming that they are all the same thing.

Cheers, Rick

[Stew63]

Rick,
You can buy shellite at all hardwares stores (normally in the paint section next to the metho. or turps.), some supermarkets, outdoor shops (ie. Anaconda, Rays Outdoors etc.) It's quite easy to find.

Stew

[ofuros]

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Enjoy your Christmas & New Year everyone.....

[ULWalkingPhil]

Rick,
You can buy shellite at all hardwares stores (normally in the paint section next to the metho. or turps.), some supermarkets, outdoor shops (ie. Anaconda, Rays Outdoors etc.) It's quite easy to find.

Stew

That shellite stuff sure can explode if it catches alight, don't ask how I know. Theres a tree thats somewhat scorched.

Years ago I purchase the stuff in bulk before the prices went up, I paid something like 1 per litre. It was a long time ago, still have a few litres left over, I use it on my coleman lantern when Im car based camping, had a look at the prices the other day at Bunnings, Ouch, scary how expensive it is now.

[ryantmalone]

I'm using a Whisperlite with a Halulite minimalist cookset.

Not the smallest kit in the world, but definitely one of the most reliable.

I grew up using a Trangia, and as much as there are a ton of other pretty spiffy stoves on the market, I think that having something that is field serviceable is of massive importance, and that's what the Whisperlite is for me.

That said... I am looking at a Jetboil Sol shortly for simple 1 - 2 night trips.

[Moondog55]

MSR Expedition, tin can hobo stove
But i am hoping to add this dinosaur before too long as it is the very best winter stove i know of when cooking for a small group

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221130422883 ... 1423.l2649

Considering it sells for over 200 Euros at the moment it is a real bargain, and one of the very few stoves on the market that do a real slow simmer

[Jack o]

My primary hike stove is an Optimus 99R which I bought new in 1977. It’s done a lot of work over the years and is still going strong.

I also own a Sigg Tourist (Circa 1969) which is equipped with a SVEA 123 stove. This is a great cook set particularly when catering for three or four people.

My third stove is an Optimus 111 (circa 1970) which is more of a base camp stove than a hike stove. It is however ideal for extended snow camping trips where a large fuel tank and a big burner is desirable for melting large amounts of snow or cooking for larger numbers of people.