I'm dissapointed that my local REI was out of Pocket Rocket 2's, so trying out this exact stove. Upon initial inspection I do like the supports of this stove vs the pocket rocket, but wish it would come in its own hardcase (personal preference). The burner appears to be more open unlike the pocket rocket so wondering how that will translate in boiling water on windy days. Thanks for the review.
Only bad part is you can't tell how much fuel is left in the canister. What % of the time did you just cook on a fire? Great review though, you just plain make sense.
Hmmmmmm....... Interesting video to say the least.... Only problem you did not mention was 1. how long would these cooking fuel units last (that is, how many cooking sessions) and 2. how did you dispose of empty canisters Toss them out on the trail? (that's not cool at all) Keep them with you till the end of trail? (the best) Tom
How long they last depends on how often/for how long you use the canisters. I average about 2 weeks or more on a single small canister, but I only cook dinner and occasionally hot chocolate. Obviously, you pack out the canisters and recycle them when you get back to civilization. There is a tool available that allows you to crush the canisters in order to recycle them. Also, respectable outfitters will take the canisters from you to recycle them.
Honestly, I really don't like them. They're just not versatile enough and too heavy. Pros: super fast boil times, more efficient fuel consumption, good wind resistance. Cons: heavy, really only good for boiling, hard to clean, can't really fire cook with them. The system is fine if you are only boiling water and use a freezer bag cooking method, and don't mind the extra weight. Definitely not for me though.
A construction company near me was kind enough to give me some spare scraps they had. Check on craigslist or ask around before you purchase any, because Tyvek can be extremely expensive at a normal store. Also, houses/neighborhoods under construction often throw out large pieces of Tyvek that you could salvage.
It is a great stove too. I saw many pocket rockets on the AT. There is also a new model of the pocket rocket out now that weighs around 2 oz. If you were to compare this stove to the pocket rocket, you probably wouldn't find too many differences. The pocket rocket may be a tad bulkier.
Since I'm old as dirt I recall when these nifty little stoves started making headway into backpacks and people loved them. The new designs are fantastic. I have one from OLicamp, the Vector stove, I've been using the last few seasons. Very similar but 3 oz. It was only $19 and couldn't pass it up. I use the same pot, too, but with a lighter lid. Good to see I'm doing a few things right :o) Thanks for the review.
If you consider the weight of fuel as well as the stove, canister stoves may be a better choice for more than a 2 or 3 day hike. A small canister of fuel weighs about 7.09 oz; a 12 oz bottle of Heat weighs about 11.11 oz. Even the uber light 0.22 oz SuperCat alcohol stove does not off set the weight of the fuel on longer trips.
For the budget minded, a piezo ignition “Ultralight Backpacking Canister Camp Stove” is available on Amazon for about $6 to $10. The stove weighs about 4.01 oz including the plastic storage case. It may not be the lightest stove available but I doubt you will find a better price/value. Be warned; they are shipped from China via sea turtle, so expect 2 or 3 weeks for delivery.
The ultra cheap ultralight stove I bought from Amazon will boil 15 to 17 pints of water with one of the small canisters. The combined weight of the stove (with case) and a small canister of fuel is less than a SuperCat and a bottle of Heat, and will boil up to 5 more pints of water.
Is this the type canaster that requires you to leave the stove connected to the fuel can once you puncture the can or can the stove be disconnected and the fuel can reseals itself for later use. I remember old fuel cells that once you punctured the can you could not remove the stove until all the fuel was used up. I did not buy the stoves because of this inconvenience.
Great review of the litemax stove! Do you have any issue with the base getting hot? Got his cousin, the kovea supalite, and the base is getting a bit hot...
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I'm dissapointed that my local REI was out of Pocket Rocket 2's, so trying out this exact stove. Upon initial inspection I do like the supports of this stove vs the pocket rocket, but wish it would come in its own hardcase (personal preference). The burner appears to be more open unlike the pocket rocket so wondering how that will translate in boiling water on windy days. Thanks for the review.
Only bad part is you can't tell how much fuel is left in the canister. What % of the time did you just cook on a fire? Great review though, you just plain make sense.
You saved .3 ounces, that’s like 3 extra steps you can take each day!
Hmmmmmm....... Interesting video to say the least.... Only problem you did not mention was 1. how long would these cooking fuel units last (that is, how many cooking sessions) and 2. how did you dispose of empty canisters
Toss them out on the trail? (that's not cool at all)
Keep them with you till the end of trail? (the best)
Tom
How long they last depends on how often/for how long you use the canisters. I average about 2 weeks or more on a single small canister, but I only cook dinner and occasionally hot chocolate. Obviously, you pack out the canisters and recycle them when you get back to civilization. There is a tool available that allows you to crush the canisters in order to recycle them. Also, respectable outfitters will take the canisters from you to recycle them.
Joe Brewer Thanks for the super fast reply! I'll be looking for the crushing tool. Great tip. Thanks.....Tom
Are you using a GoPro camera to record?
You think the Gigapower stove is to heavy?.........WOW>........talk about a weight weenie brother. Gigapower is high end. God bless man.
Ryan Cork no kidding
Yeah. I normally just take a large piece of heavy duty aluminum foil and fold it up to fit inside the pot as well.
Honestly, I really don't like them. They're just not versatile enough and too heavy. Pros: super fast boil times, more efficient fuel consumption, good wind resistance. Cons: heavy, really only good for boiling, hard to clean, can't really fire cook with them.
The system is fine if you are only boiling water and use a freezer bag cooking method, and don't mind the extra weight. Definitely not for me though.
A construction company near me was kind enough to give me some spare scraps they had. Check on craigslist or ask around before you purchase any, because Tyvek can be extremely expensive at a normal store. Also, houses/neighborhoods under construction often throw out large pieces of Tyvek that you could salvage.
It is a great stove too. I saw many pocket rockets on the AT. There is also a new model of the pocket rocket out now that weighs around 2 oz. If you were to compare this stove to the pocket rocket, you probably wouldn't find too many differences. The pocket rocket may be a tad bulkier.
Since I'm old as dirt I recall when these nifty little stoves started making headway into backpacks and people loved them. The new designs are fantastic. I have one from OLicamp, the Vector stove, I've been using the last few seasons. Very similar but 3 oz. It was only $19 and couldn't pass it up. I use the same pot, too, but with a lighter lid. Good to see I'm doing a few things right :o) Thanks for the review.
Hey man where did you get all of your tyvek from?
Nope, you can remove the canister as much as you want and it seals itself.
If you consider the weight of fuel as well as the stove, canister stoves may be a better choice for more than a 2 or 3 day hike. A small canister of fuel weighs about 7.09 oz; a 12 oz bottle of Heat weighs about 11.11 oz. Even the uber light 0.22 oz SuperCat alcohol stove does not off set the weight of the fuel on longer trips.
For the budget minded, a piezo ignition “Ultralight Backpacking Canister Camp Stove” is available on Amazon for about $6 to $10. The stove weighs about 4.01 oz including the plastic storage case. It may not be the lightest stove available but I doubt you will find a better price/value. Be warned; they are shipped from China via sea turtle, so expect 2 or 3 weeks for delivery.
The ultra cheap ultralight stove I bought from Amazon will boil 15 to 17 pints of water with one of the small canisters. The combined weight of the stove (with case) and a small canister of fuel is less than a SuperCat and a bottle of Heat, and will boil up to 5 more pints of water.
Is this the type canaster that requires you to leave the stove connected to the fuel can once you puncture the can or can the stove be disconnected and the fuel can reseals itself for later use. I remember old fuel cells that once you punctured the can you could not remove the stove until all the fuel was used up. I did not buy the stoves because of this inconvenience.
Great review of the litemax stove! Do you have any issue with the base getting hot? Got his cousin, the kovea supalite, and the base is getting a bit hot...
What is your opinion on the Jetboil stove system? Looked good but I don't know, any suggestions?
why not use an alcohol stove works fine I think there more reliable and cheap to make
Yup. GoPro Hero 3.
Instead of a lighter go Swedish fire steel, no fuel needed, works when wet
Very cool! Have fun.
Handy review to see the Snow Peak LiteMax in action, thanks!
I've been watching your videos, great work! I'm getting excited preparing for an AT thru hike next Spring.
Where did you get tyvek bag? I'm looking for one for my litemax stove
It's homemade.
that'll work, not heavy either. +1
Your videos are awesome. Keep them coming
Did you use a windscreen?
Here from reddit :)
move the camera closer to the stove