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Stove Comparo: Work in Progress

November 27, 2015April 8, 2017 / tekkster / 58 Comments

I have had some requests for stove comparison charts.  So here it is, but it’s a work in progress, with lots to fill in yet.  One chart for hard data and two charts with highly subjective “opinions”.

NOTE:  Google sheets doc doesn’t show well in WordPress mobile app (no horizontal scroll)

Continue reading →

Optimus Polaris Optifuel w/0.4L Fuel Bottle Review

April 15, 2015March 31, 2016 / tekkster / 20 Comments

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Base stats
– BTU:  LPG: 11K+
– BTU:  White gas:  14K+
– BTU:  Kerosene, Diesel, Jet Fuel, unleaded, unknown
– Weight:  17 oz including pump (Not including bottle or carry bag)
– Stove comparison chart

Optimus essentially added different features from their other modern stoves to the Nova+ and released it as the Polaris Optifuel. Continue reading →

Primus Eta Spider Review

April 15, 2015July 18, 2016 / tekkster / 11 Comments

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Base stats:
– BTU:  7K (LPG)
– Weight:  21 oz (1.4 lbs)
– Stove comparison chart

The Primus ETA Spider is a wonderfully over-engineered hybrid of multiple Primus technologies all rolled into one. Continue reading →

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