 NB: Price increase due to exchange rate!
Both models now in stock and what an efficient little beauty they are. Right little hot performers!
This tough, light and very efficient meths stove is made from recycled aluminum bottles by Bill Ballowe in the US for Gossamer Gear and now us!
Measuring 60mm in diameter and 55mm high, it acts as both pot support and cooker and comes supplied with a light, soft aluminum heat reflector and windshield.
From the picture you'll see the 18 jets are just below the rim of the cooker which means the spread of the flames is slightly wider then you might think. This makes the cooker perfect when combined with pots of 90mm diameter or more.
In operation I was seriously impressed. It has a large filling hole so there's no spillage from the bottle. Maximum capacity is half way up the inner wall, which equates to 2floz or less of Meths.
Lighting the stove I used a flint and steel, and once lit you leave it for approximately a minute to prime. The side burner holes will suddenly ignite and this produces an even blue flame around the rim. During this time I put the windshield around the stove.
Using a Vargo Ti-Lite Mug containing 500ml of cold water, it took just under 7 minutes for this to become a vigorous boil. I then left it on the stove for a further 8 minutes, and it continued to boil until the flame went out.
As the Vargo pot is the smallest diameter I would use on this cooker, the handles were too hot to touch, so a pan handler is needed to safely remove the hot pan. It might be easier with broader pans with built in handles.
During the podcast interview I did with Bill, he explains that he uses very little meths to bring the liquid to the boil, then removes the pan, adds the dried food and places inside a pot cosy for 10-15 minutes, for the perfect hot meal.
This stove is tough, light and small. It easily fits inside a small mug along with the windshield and heat reflector. It is ideal for someone looking for a good reliable meths cooking system to replace a heavy Trangia. Perfect for hikers and adventure racers alike.
What's the difference between the Duo and Solo?The Duo is 55mm high, the Solo 40mm.
The diameter is the same
The spread of the flame the same
The Duo holds twice the amount of fuel as the Solo
With a full load the Duo burns for approx
20 mins, the Solo 10 mins
The same intense heat comes from both stoves
They are both as tough as each other
Features
- Built to last from recycled materials
- Won't 'crush' like coke can stoves
- Cooker and pot support in one
- Supplied with lightweight aluminum heat reflector and windshield
- 60mm Diameter 55mm High
- Stove weighs 30gms
- Windshield and Heat Reflector weighs 30gms
- We are the exclusive UK distributors!
Available as Duo or Solo Model.
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