Best Titanium Stove

[dscubame]

I see on a few of the cylinder stoves, 2 ties of some form that run the length of the stove right at the top. They look like you could support a small pan to cook on. Is this actually the case? An important aspect of the stove for me is the ability to cook on it. I know that box stoves are better for that, but am curious if its doable on any of the cylinder stoves.

I would not cook on my Kifaru Smith, two cents on that one. 
The titanium is so thin and malleable I don't see it as practical and I would not think the convection heat transfer would work very well based on the limited contact to the surface areas being it is a cylinder shape. 
The adjustable temperature msr pocket rocket does the cooking.

[7mmfan]

I've watched a few videos today on different stove designs. One guy used the Lite Outdoors cylinder stove and cooked on it. He had decent success but the body definitely warped. He didn't seem to think it was due to the weight of the pot on it, but I think it definitely affected it.

I'm beginning to lean more towards the Seek Outside Large box stove.

[whacker1]

The Smith design would definitely warp/deform with weight on it when it is hot.

[X-Force]

The Smith design would definitely warp/deform with weight on it when it is hot.

Very true.

The one I have has deformed slightly from intense heat combined with the weight of the stove pipe.

[banishd]

I burned in my new Seek outside medium stove this weekend. It should work just fine in my cimarron setup but man is it small. If I wasn't an ounce counter I would like something 4" longer to be able to use bigger pieces of wood.  I was going to get the lite outdoors cylinder stove until I realized it would be more expensive compared to the tent + stove bundle price from SO.

[7mmfan]

I burned in my new Seek outside medium stove this weekend. It should work just fine in my cimarron setup but man is it small. If I wasn't an ounce counter I would like something 4" longer to be able to use bigger pieces of wood.  I was going to get the lite outdoors cylinder stove until I realized it would be more expensive compared to the tent + stove bundle price from SO.

I was looking at the Large or SXL. I agree that the medium just looks tiny. I'm sure it will heat your tent fine and dry your gear, but you'll need to feed it constantly.

[WapitiTalk1]

7MM, I went through the same decision process recently.  I researched all the available stoves, features, and price points.  I ended up getting the 18" Lite Outdoors titanium for my new Luxe Megahorn III tipi.  The stove weighs nothing, goes together pretty easy, the price was pretty reasonable (well, they're all overpriced), and it seems to work really well.  Here's a real quick "initial burn off" VID I did a few weeks ago.  Happy shopping!  RJ

[7mmfan]

Thanks Wapiti, always appreciate your input.

[The scout]

I burned in my new Seek outside medium stove this weekend. It should work just fine in my cimarron setup but man is it small. If I wasn't an ounce counter I would like something 4" longer to be able to use bigger pieces of wood.  I was going to get the lite outdoors cylinder stove until I realized it would be more expensive compared to the tent + stove bundle price from SO.

Huh? I thought the most expensive regular sized stove from light outdoors was like 390$ aren’t the combination hot tent setup like 800$? And that’s the stove with both baffles. Maybe you got a smokin deal on a tent stove setup

[Tbob]

SO I went with the lite outdoors XL cylinder stove. I got it for my SO Redcliff. Just did my initial set up and burn in a few weeks ago.. I have ZERO complaints about the stove! I was worried it would be a little to big, but it’s perfect. I really like the door design and it’s long enough and the door is big enough to put in some sizable wood! It was prob Mid 30’s out and raining when we set it all up.. within 15 minutes or so we were all in t-shirts sipping whisky and deciding what to BBQ for dinner. Super stoked with my set up!
    I’d cook on the stove with the way it is designed. There’s two small bars that run across the top of the stove as a “frame”. It’s not really in contact with the stove if you set the bars a little closer together. I’d likely just put a small pot of water on for coffee or hot toddies maybe..
   Also, Brennan at Lite Outdoors is awesome to work with and his customer service is top notch! Good luck!

[Tbob]

On a side note, it sure is cool hanging out in your shelter, in the dark with that stove and pipe just glowing red hot!

[7mmfan]

Thanks for the input Tbob, I appreciate it.

[gaddy]

Glowing red ? Sounds like mood lighting

[Karl Blanchard]

Glowing red ? Sounds like mood lighting

what happens on the mountain stays on the mountain

[7mmfan]

Sounds like I need a smaller tent. Like a one person version.