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When we are on the road we cook a lot of our own food. Therefore it is crucial to have a reliable stove. Fuel availability was one of our greatest concerns and headaches while traveling. North America and most of Europe, all one ever requires is a stove with a propane canister. But once you start traveling into the undeveloped countries access to these canisters is difficult.

One cautionary note: Even though propane canisters are widely available in North America and Europe, some canisters are threaded and some not and therefore not always compatible with your type of stove.

Current Stove:

Bought September 2006 from MEC. Cost $138.00CDN
Used in Africa
Type: Primus Himalaya OmniFuel Stove
Weight: 464g

Main reason why we choose this stove is because you can find fuel to run this stove almost anywhere in the world. The OmniFuel can burn white gas, kerosene, diesel, aviation fuel, and similar petroleum fuels, and will attach to butane or propane canisters.

The OmniFuel Stove with the Threaded Power Gas Canister or Power Fuel Bottle

The fuel versatility of this stove makes it particularly appropriate for expeditions, but this stove also works well for frequent users and mountaineers.

A built-in pre-heater improves performance at high altitudes, and in cold temperatures. The Ergo pump has a flip-over, turn-off feature that runs air through the fuel line during shut-down to minimize carbon build-up. A secondary needle valve provides excellent simmering and adjustability without compromising the final heat output, and is accessible for cleaning.

In temperate conditions, the OmniFuel's 10,500 BTU output will boil one litre of water in 3.5 minutes with LP-gas and white gas; with kerosene it will take 4.5 minutes.

Made of brass, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Roarer-style burner.
Serrated pot supports provide slip-free operation even on surfaces tilted to 20 degrees.
Comes with pump and threaded valve head for use with the either the pump and bottle combination or Primus canisters.
Deluxe carrying bag and maintenance multi-tool included.
Fuel bottle and / or canisters sold separately.

Past Stove for North America, Middle East and Eastern Europe:

Bought June 2006 in Turkey since we couldn't get threaded propane canisters for our MSR stove.
Cost: $15.00CDN
Type: Nurgaz Gas Stove
Weight: estimate 200g

Pros: Easy to use and quick. Burns quietly. Small and light weight. Perfect for Western & Eastern Europe and Turkey.

Cons: Not suitable for undeveloped countries, since fuel is not readily available. Only uses non-threaded propane canisters.

This stove is made in Turkey and uses the propane canisters (unthreaded)

Propane handle with cap: Pipe made with brass caps in different sizes handle made burnless material with fibres mixture it is used in drying, melting, soft solder, silver and golden welding

Isolation group: Controllable flame adjusting, gas saving with trigger, pipe are
Made with brass, it is used in soldering tempering, isolation,

Camping cooking stove with cartridge:1400 watts heat resistant tap made from brass, easy use for picnic camping, hunting

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Bought June 2004 from MEC. Cost $57.00CDN
Type: MSR Superfly LPG Stove
Weight: 131g

Pros: Easy to use and quick. Burns quietly. Small and light weight. Perfect for Western Europe and North America.

Cons: Not suitable for undeveloped countries, since fuel is not readily available. Only uses threaded propane canisters

An ultralight and versatile LPG stove, with a very stable, wind-resistant flame (the burner is designed to re-light itself if partially blown out by a gust). The Multi-Mount locking collar fits onto a variety of canisters including MSR, Primus, and Snowpeak. Other features include controls that are easily operated with gloves on, and serrated pot supports to reduce cookware slippage.

Made of stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon.
Boils 1 litre of water in 3 minutes (at sea level).
BTU output and burn time will vary depending on fuel canister used.
Fuel canister sold separately. Note that due to dangerous goods regulations, fuel canisters are only available in our retail stores, or by special courier.