Mini Bull Design Elite Stove SPOTLITE REVIEW

Mini alcohol stove that doesn't require a pot stand or priming.

by Carol Crooker | 2005-08-02 03:00:00-06

Overview

I came across the Mini Bull Design Elite alcohol stove when I conducted a search for the "perfect" SuperUltraLight alcohol stove. I wanted a stove that was simple and very light.
My criteria:

weight under 0.3 ounces
no pot stand required
no priming required
works with a narrow pot such as beer can pots or a ti cup

The Elite meets all four requirements. It produces nice hot, blue flames. Determining how efficient it is with a narrow beer can pot will require further testing.

Features and Specifications

constructed from one energy drink can
jetted to burn denatured alcohol at a rate of 1 oz (30 ml) in 10 minutes
jets are on the side - wait for them to ignite before placing the pot on top
constructed using a press fit with a hot roll crimp at the base to lock the two halves together
no tape or glue used in the construction
small pots recommended
manufacturer claims it will preheat and blossom in about 15 seconds
inner and outer walls are very close together
does not require a pot stand or priming
BPL measured weight: 0.2 oz (7 g)
MSRP $5

Citation

"Mini Bull Design Elite Stove SPOTLITE REVIEW," by Carol Crooker. BackpackingLight.com (ISSN 1537-0364).
http://backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/mini_bull_design_elite_stove_spotlite_review.html, 2005-08-02 03:00:00-06.

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