Cheap Multi Fuel Stoves

Summary: These simple stoves are lightweight and can use hexamine, wood white fuel, as well as gas canisters through a single nozzle. These stoves are popular in colder weather, but they can be noisy and do not have simmer control.

Some multi-fuel stoves are hybrids capable of burning multiple types of liquid fuel. The MSR WhisperLite Universal can be used with white and isobutane fuel containers.

Optimus Nova

The Optimus Nova is a multi-fuel stove that can be used with various liquid fuels. It has a quick priming burner, self-purging aluminium pump, and a precise simmer control. Its low center of gravity and wide spread legs make it a sturdy and solid stove. This makes it a perfect stove for backpacking groups, base camps, kayaking and arctic camping.

The Optimus Nova is different from other liquid fuel stoves which have issues with unburned fuel remaining in the fuel line or the nozzle. This can be resolved by flipping the bottle. This disconnects the intake hose from the fuel, and forces it to draw in air, which extinguishes the flame and reduces the pressure in the bottle.

This is a clever solution to a long-standing problem and it's effective. The Nova can also be used with a variety of standard fuel bottles that seal with an o-ring, including MSR bottles. It also comes with a fully-featured stove bag that has separate pockets for spare parts, tools, lubricant and the fuel pump.

This is a fantastic stove for backpacking that is suitable for use in the UK. It is particularly ideal for trips, where various fuels are required. The price is very reasonable compared to other canister stoves that have similar capabilities. Additionally, the Optimus Nova is easy to maintain and enjoyable to use.

Kovea Hydra

Since 2010 since 2010, the Kovea Multi Fuel Stove has been a cult favorite among backpackers. It isn't as popular UK backpackers seem to give the stove much attention these days maybe because they've gotten caught up with better known brands or whatever the most recent lightweight stove from China or Korea is but this doesn't mean that the Hydra does not have its merits.

It is a lightweight and compact stove that can burn all liquid fuels like propane butane, white gas and white gas with a single nozzle. It's a typical stove, with a burner attached to a body which anchors three support legs that fold out. A pump sits on the top of the fuel line and the generator loop is positioned around the inlet and the flame spreader is situated above that. The burner is a low-velocity flame type. This makes it less susceptible to wind.

It's a versatile cooker as it can be used with either propane canisters or isobutane. It is easy to simmer on isobutane or propane and burns all fuel types at a decent level but is a bit slower than other stoves that use white gas.

The instructions for the Hydra are written in English, but they were not written by native English speakers. The instructions caution against the use of certain types of lighter fluid that if used in a manner that is not what was intended, could cause an accident that could result in Kovea in lots of legal hot water. Any 7/16ths UNEF-threaded gas container of a trusted brand will work fine.

Primus OmniLite Ti

Primus Omnilite Ti can be an ideal choice for those who are seeking a multifuel cooker that cooks using a variety of fuels. It can be used with petrol/gasoline, gas, or diesel, kerosene, and aviation fuel. It has separate controls for every fuel type and allows you to alter the size of the flame. This stove comes with an oil pipe that is flat on the floor and is connected to the tank in a snap.

The Primus Omnilite is an excellent stove, but it requires maintenance to keep it running correctly. It is a risk because it gets flaming when priming. This issue occurs with all stoves with liquid fuel, which use a secondary spindle on the stove's side instead of a coil to vaporize the fuel.

It is also important to remember that each fuel type needs an individual jet. This means that if you cook on kerosene the jet hole must be smaller than when cooking with gas. It's not a major issue but it's important to mention.

MSR Whisper Lite

The MSR Whisper Lite stove is one of the lightest, smallest and most affordable multi-fuel stoves. It is also easy to fix on the field. It is able to run on canister liquid gas or fuel and includes attachments for both. The new model is lighter by 10% compared to its predecessor and the burner mechanism has been redesigned to improve the distribution of heat. It's great for beginners or backpackers who are budget-conscious.

The whistler Lite takes a little time to set up, prime and boil water, but it is an Efficient and Eco-Friendly: Modern 5KW Multifuel Stove stove that will not let you down. The flame is extremely powerful and can cook a liter of water within two minutes. The only issue is that it doesn't cook like other stoves.

This is the reason MSR has created the Dragonfly stove to be a more capable simmering burner. It has a similar design to the whistler, but is more compact and offers more performance. It's not as affordable as the Whistler Lite. The Soto Amicus stove and cookset is a fantastic alternative that offers the same set-up for half the price. Whisperlite International and Universal can be utilized with isobutane. Both versions have the same basic design, however the Universal version is also compatible with canister fuel.

Coleman Sportster II

This is a simple, no-frills Coleman stove that does the job. It's compact, self-contained and solid with the tank at the bottom and the burner on top. This makes it simple to operate and a great option for backpackers, beginners who want to cut weight, and those who have spares in the van.

The stove is designed to burn Coleman's proprietary fuel (naptha gas, also referred to as white gas) The stove can be used with unleaded gasoline, as well. A gallon of gasoline can last for as longer as a standard Coleman liquid fuel cylinder so you'll save money on fuel using this alternative.

Liquid fuel stoves come with a learning curve since you'll need to properly pressurize and prime them before you create a beautiful blue flame. If you do it wrong the fuel could pool, spray beyond the burner, or even explode. To master this try it out in the open before embarking on your excursion.

The stove will suffer some performance and flame odor efficiency if you use non-Coleman gasoline, but this is a tradeoff for its versatility. Just be sure you're buying unleaded gasoline, and not one augmented with methanol or ethanol (alcohol). These types of fuel could cause the performance of the vehicle to decrease and even explode.

ATG Jiko

The ATG Jiko multi-fuel stove from South Africa (formerly known as the jiko) is a light multifuel stove that's made for harsh environments like Africa. It is a compact, solid stove that can burn solid fuel tabs, gels, and alcohol through a single nozzle. It is a minimalist, ultralight design that is priced lower than other multifuel stoves. The fuel is also less expensive per liter than gas canisters.

Other multifuel stoves use different nozzles for each type of fuel. It isn't easy to switch between fuels during bad weather conditions, or while wearing gloves. This can also add weight to the overall load. Multifuel stoves of the newer kind have a single nozzle that can burn multiple fuels, which makes it much easier. The newer versions of these stoves are referred to as 'hybrid', or 'compressed fuel multifuel stoves' and there are many names for them, including isobutane canister fuel, white gas, kerosene and unleaded car petrol/gasoline.

A multifuel stove kit can be purchased to convert your Trangia burners into Mazona Ripley: 8 kW Ecodesign Multi Fuel Stove - Buy Now! fuel cookers. These are available at camping stores that specialize in outdoor equipment and are available internationally. They are ideal for Trangia enthusiasts. They can burn all liquid fuels except diesel, and with the right accessories, they can even simmer.