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GEAR GUIDE: Lightweight Canister Stoves

Gear Guide Criteria: Canister stoves are usually heavier than alcohol stoves and the fuel has to be carried in a metal canister. However canister stoves are very fuel efficient and many argue that for trips of more than a couple of nights these stoves lead the pack for power, reliability, versatility and total weight too. They don't need priming, they excel at simmering, but operation near or below freezing requires some skill lest the canister freeze up. They are dearer than alcohol stoves but are usually cheaper than white gas stoves. A windshield is not always absolutley necessary, but is advisable for good fuel economy. Their weak point may be the limited availability of new canisters in remote places. For this Gear Guide only upright screw-thread stoves weighing less than 6 ounces (170 grams) will be listed.

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HIDE	IMAGE	MODEL	MSRP	WEIGHT	DIMENSIONS	OUTPUT (BTU/hr)	NUMBER OF POT SUPPORTS	ACCESSORIES INCLUDED	COMPACTNESS
		Markill Markill Peak Ignition		3.3 oz (94 g)	6.7 x 3.8 x 81 cm	9,000	3	Plastic case	Very compact
		Notes: Titanium construction. Piezo ignition standard. Made by Kovea, and is identical to the Kovea Camp 3 stove.
		Kovea Kovea Camp 3		3.3 oz (94 g)	6.7 x 3.8 x 81 cm	9,000	3	Plastic case	Very compact
		Notes: Titanium construction. Piezo ignition standard. Identical to Markill Peak Ignition (which is made by Kovea).
		Kovea Kovea X2	$27 US (approximate)	5.7 (162 g)	103 x 103 x 95 cm	9,000	4	Plastic carry case	Bulky
		Notes: Not available in the US
		Primus Primus TechnoTrail with Piezo	$34	6.8 oz (193 g)	6.3 x 6.0 x 5.5 cm	10,000	3	Stuff sack	Compact
		Notes:
		Coleman Coleman Exponent F1 Ultralight	$40	2.7 oz (77 g)	8 x 8 x 4 cm	16,400	3	Stuff sack	Very compact
		Notes:
		Snow Peak Snow Peak GigaPower Manual	$40	3.25 oz (88 g)	10.5 x 6.7 cm	10,000	4	Plastic case	Very compact
		Notes:
		Brunton Brunton Raptor	$40	5 oz (142 g)	4 x 4 x 6 cm	11,000	3	Nylon case	Compact
		Notes: Standard piezo ignition
		Primus Primus TechnoTrail without Piezo	$40	5.3 oz (150 g)	6.3 x 6.0 x 5.5 cm	10,000	3	Stuff sack	Compact
		Notes:
		MSR MSR PocketRocket	$40	3.0 oz (86 g)	10 x 5 cm	8,200	3	Plastic case	Very compact
		Notes:
		Snow Peak Snow Peak GigaPower Auto	$50	3.75 oz (105 g)	10.5 x 6.7 cm	10,000	4	Plastic case	Very compact
		Notes:
		Coleman Coleman Exponent F1 PowerBoost	$50	4.5 oz (128 g)	11 x 8 cm	23,900	4	Stuff sack	Bulky
		Notes: Piezo ignition standard
		MSR MSR SuperFly Manual	$50	4.6 oz (130 g)	10 x 12 cm	10,000	4	Stuff sack	Bulky
		Notes:
		Primus Primus Micron	$53	3.3 oz (96 g)	6.6 x 4.2 x 6.6 cm	6,200	3	Stuff sack	Very compact
		Notes: Piezo ignition standard
		MSR MSR SuperFly AutoStart	$60	5.1 oz (144 g)	10 x 12 cm	10,000	4	Stuff sack	Bulky
		Notes:
		Snow Peak Snow Peak GigaPower Titanium Manual	$65	2.5 oz (74 g)	10.5 x 6.7 cm	10,000	4	Plastic case	Very compact
		Notes:
		Brunton Brunton Optimus Crux	$75	3.1 oz (87g)	5.6 x 7.4 x 3.3 cm	12,000	3	Padded case	Very compact
		Notes:
		Snow Peak Snow Peak GigaPower Titanium Auto	$75	3.0 oz (85 g)	10.5 x 6.7 cm	10,000	4	Plastic case	Very compact
		Notes:
		Jetboil Jetboil Personal Cooking System	$80	14 oz (400 g)	10.4 x 18.0 cm	3,400	Slip connection	1 L pot with lid, cozy, cup	Bulky
		Notes: Piezo ignition standard