Backpacking Light Trends (Audio Program): Integrated Canister Stove Systems

Audio program featuring commentary, technical presentations, and interviews with manufacturers of integrated canister stove systems from the 2006 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market.

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by Ryan Jordan | 2006-08-12 03:00:00-06

In 2003, Jetboil announced the availability of the first integrated canister stove system utilizing a heat exchanger to improve canister stove efficiency. At Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2006, two more companies (MSR and Primus) introduced integrated canister stove systems. A comparison is available in the table below.

Comparison of Integrated Canister Stove Systems

Product	Components	BTU/hr	Weight	Boil Time (one liter)	Fuel Efficiency (water boiled/8 oz fuel)	Pot Capacity	MSRP
Jetboil PCS	burner, pot, cozy, lid	4500	15 oz	5 min	24 L	1.0 L	USD$80
Jetboil GCS	burner, pot, cozy, lid	4500	19 oz	4 min	24 L	1.5 L	USD$110
MSR Reactor	burner, pot, lid, handle	10000	21 oz	3 min	22 L	1.7 L	USD$150
Primus Eta-Power	burner, fuel line, windshield, pot, lid/fry pan, case/cozy, pot grabber	7150	27.3	3 min	28 L	1.7 L	USD$110

In this Backpacking Light Trends audio program, publisher Ryan Jordan provides commentary on the integrated canister stove concept, framed by a technical presentation given at the ORSM'06 show floor by Jon Almquist and Redwood Stephens of MSR. Ryan also interviews MSR, Primus, and Jetboil to get their perspective about this emerging trend.

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"Backpacking Light Trends (Audio Program): Integrated Canister Stove Systems," by Ryan Jordan. BackpackingLight.com (ISSN 1537-0364). http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/bpl_trends_audio_canister_systems_orsm06.html, 2006-08-12 03:00:00-06.

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Backpacking Light Trends (Audio Program): Integrated Canister Stove Systems on 08/12/2006 00:27:41 MDT

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Patrick Young
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Podcasts are a great addition! on 01/19/2007 12:44:06 MST

Was really excited to see Podcasts on the menu. It is a great addition and supplement to all the information that is available out there for lightweight backpacking. This will definitley be added to my steady diet of podcast including Practical Backpacking and BackpackinglightUK. The info on the integrated stove technology gives one a lot to think about as far as fuel weight versus stove system weight. I'm looking forward to the reviews on the Reactor when it finally arrives and excited about a possible lighter weight version. I'll stick with my 3oz stove for now but look forward to further gear developments.
Keep up the good work on the Podcasts

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