The SuperGnat (Gaz or Threaded Canisters)

[hikin_jim]

There are two types of modern gas canisters for backpacking (see Backpacking Gas Canisters 101 for further information).

Generally, stoves built for one type of canister only work with that type of canister. For example, Camping Gaz stoves generally only work with Camping Gaz canisters. There are a few exceptions. Unfortunately, those exceptions aren't very lightweight.

However, there is a relatively lightweight stove that will use either Camping Gaz or threaded canisters. Check out The SuperGnat.


HJ

[hikin_jim]

Oh, and I should mention that the idea is not original. My thanks to Mark F, a member of this forum, for the idea.

Hearing Mark's idea, I just had to try it, and thus my blog post. The SuperFly is very nearly the world's worst stove for packing. It has sharp-pointed pot supports that have more penetrating power than the average military anti-tank round. Swap out the burner with its absurd pot-supports-of-death, and you've got a stove that is just slightly lighter than a PocketRocket, Crux, or GS-100 that will function on either canister format, a very nice thing if you're planning some kind of walk or what not in Europe.

Here in the USA where I live, the 450g Camping Gaz canisters are typically cheaper than the equivalent threaded canisters. Cheaper gas? Why thank you. Don't mind if I do.

HJ