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Title: camp stoves
Post by: grousegetter on July 18, 2012, 03:28:39 AM: So I'm researching some stoves for the high country, and i really like the msr pocket rocket. But a guy i work with says to stay away from iso/propane, and get one that will rum white gas cause at elevation(he says 6k) the iso, or propane won't boil water. Which would mean to go with the msr dragon fly. Yet another friend says the best is the jet boil, but the reviews I've read say they're only good for boiling water in their own pot. So, what do you guys use, and how do you like them? And should i go iso/propane, or white gas? Thanks
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Post by: 75johndeere on July 18, 2012, 04:33:36 AM: I have the msr reactor really nice setup used it up to 7800ft no problems great for 2-3 man camp boils really fast and two guys coffee and two meals a day we only used one small can of fuel in 8 1/2
Days plus it all packs down inside the pot only thing i didnt like was you had to take the fuel off to fit in the pot but only takes a sec.
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Post by: huntnnw on July 18, 2012, 05:03:54 AM: i have a MSR dragon fly and it works great
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Post by: Wanttohuntmore on July 18, 2012, 05:06:25 AM: I use both, and the pocket rocket works fine at 6000. How many days at a time will you be out? 2 days or less, I use alcohol can stoves, 5 or less, isobutane, more than 5 is white gas.
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Post by: grousegetter on July 18, 2012, 11:04:28 AM: I was thinking a five day hunt, and up to about 6400... But i don't think we'll be camping on the peaks...
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Post by: fillthefreezer on July 18, 2012, 03:42:36 PM: im running a kovea camp 5. 5oz. ive cooked lasagna with it at 7500. i really like luke moffats stove on here though..
http://www.rokslide.com/forums/showthread.php?136-UL-Stoves (http://www.rokslide.com/forums/showthread.php?136-UL-Stoves)
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Post by: NW-GSP on July 18, 2012, 03:47:38 PM: I have been using a jetboil stove and love it
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Post by: MtnMuley on July 18, 2012, 04:13:45 PM: After using the Jetboil for a while, every other cooker stays home. :twocents:
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Post by: washelkhunter on July 18, 2012, 04:36:46 PM: Check out the Kellykettle.com.
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Post by: Wanttohuntmore on July 18, 2012, 08:59:01 PM: The pocket rocket will be fine.
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Post by: kentrek on July 18, 2012, 09:07:11 PM: id get the new ti jet boil..also you might wana think about the time of year your going to be cooking..if its gone be -20 deg your def not gona wana skimp on your stove,just my :twocents:
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Post by: JoeE on July 19, 2012, 08:16:59 AM: I have the MSR pocket rocket and it has never let me down. Its light too!
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Post by: mossy8352 on July 19, 2012, 08:31:47 AM: I have and use a Jetboil, they now have fuel that will work in the cold and higher altitude. It has an adaptor that allows me to use other cooking pots than the cup. I have used it with a small compact set (Pot with lid/skillet combo) and that works great. Plus their website has lots of useful recipes for the back country. Just my two cents worth!
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Post by: swanny on July 20, 2012, 06:54:19 AM: I have a Jetboil, MSR Simmerlite, Pocket Rocket, and just got a new Optimus stove. The Jetboil has been my go to if I'm not cooking, only need boiling water. The new Jetboil Sol has a fuel regulator for higher altitude and lower temps. The Jetboil is just convenient and easy to use. However if you are actually cooking food definitely go with a white gas Msr stove.
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Post by: Miles on July 20, 2012, 07:11:57 AM: I've got a Snow Peak gigapower stove and have used it in the 7K range with no problems.
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Post by: BLUEBULLS on July 24, 2012, 06:41:53 PM: Quote from: JoeE on July 19, 2012, 08:16:59 AM
I have the MSR pocket rocket and it has never let me down. Its light too!

:yeah:

I've used mine up to 8100ft and it's fine. I like to keep it simple so the pocket rocket is my go to.
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Post by: swanny on July 26, 2012, 07:38:04 AM: Adding a Biolite to my list of stoves now. Just got it on Monday. Cool stove, not sure I would want to pack it on trips at altitude, it's a little heavy.
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Post by: brocka on July 26, 2012, 08:04:42 AM: I have had the pocket rocket since 2008 & cooked with it around 8k to 9k without any issues. Its a solid stove but when I am ready to replace I will definitely be going with a Jetboil.
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Post by: Bluesdude on July 26, 2012, 08:12:48 AM: I have the Pocket Rocket, Love it, lightweight and everything stows in the small cookset I bought to go with it. I also have a Coleman WG Peak 1 and an old Svea 123. The cannisters work fine at higher elevations, if it is especially cold, put it in your sleeping bag at night to keep it warm.
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Post by: Shawn Ryan on July 26, 2012, 10:51:42 AM: Bluesdude,

There are few who can say they still own a SVEA 123. What a great little stove. Started my backpacking days with those stoves back in the mid-70's.
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Post by: CoachNemo on July 26, 2012, 01:04:38 PM: Love my JetBoil, boiling water in under 2 minutes means I eat faster. It is a little bulky, but I gladly accept that since it cooks so fast.
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Post by: quadrafire on July 26, 2012, 01:57:12 PM: I have been using this for a lightweight stove for MRE type meals.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/vargo-titanium-decagon-alcohol-stove.html (http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/vargo-titanium-decagon-alcohol-stove.html)

For cooking I use a MSR Whisperlite

If you go with an alcohol stove, be sure to fill it full so it primes well. Any unused fuel can be poured back into the fuel container.