Primus EtaExpress

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Description

The EtaExpress is a compressed fuel canister stove made by Primus. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.

Manufacturer's Description:
Building on the foundation created by the highly fuel efficient Primus EtaPower EF backcountry stove, the Primus EtaExpress represents the newest, lightest, and most compact stove in the Eta line. Designed with the needs of the solo outdoor enthusiast in mind and weighing in at just 418 g / 14.7 oz, the EtaExpress consists of a lightweight stove (82 g / 2.9 oz) that mounts directly to an LP gas canister, a clip-on wind screen for fuel efficiency, and a 1 L pot with fly pan lid (294 g / 10.4 oz). A heat exchanger mounted directly to the pot keeps heat from escaping, maximizing fuel efficiency and lowering boil times. For added versatility, the EtaExpress can be suspended above ground using the Primus suspension kit, sold separately. All stove components, including a 230 g LP gas canister, can be stowed in the pot for compact, well protected transportation form one campsite to the next.

Tech Specs:
8500 BTU/h
2.5 minute boil time
Piezoelectric ignition
Packed size: 4.5” diameter, 5.9” tall

MSRP: $89

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Campmor:
"Primus is now expanding the Eta series with a smaller, more compact stove for the solo trip! EtaExpress includes a stove that mounts directly on the LP gas cartridge, a windscreen for maximum fuel savings, and even a 1 liter pot. The lid can also be used as a frying pan. Both the pot and the frying pan are coated on the inside with a three-layer titanium nonstick surface. All of the components, as well as a 230 gram LP gas cartridge, can be packed into the pot. For the best fuel economy, turn the throttle approximately open. Like all other Eta stoves, you can hang the EtaExpress using the Primus suspension kit. Comes with a net stuff sack. Output: 2400 W - 8500 BTU/h. Boiling time: 2.5 min. Burns 85 min. on 230 g/8.1 oz. LP gas cartridge. Dimensions: 4.5 in. x 5.9 in. Ignition: Piezoelectric. Suitable for: 1-2 people. Temperature: Summer: above +5deg. C. Dimensions: 4.5 in. x 5.9 in. Weight: 14.7 oz.<.ul>"

From Backcountry.com:
"For lightweight soloists and fastpackers, the Primus EtaExpress Stove features lightweight and fuel efficient cooking that mounts directly onto a fuel canister. An integrated wind screen maximizes efficiency, and the one-liter pot cooks enough for one or two hungry backpackers. The pot's lid doubles as a plate or frying pan for ultralight freaks, and Primus coated the lid and pot with a three-layer titanium non-stick. For easy packing on the trail, pop the fuel can and stove neatly into the pot, and store the small package in the included mesh stuff sack."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"PRIMUS is now expanding the Eta series with a smaller, more compact stove for the solo trip! EtaExpress includes a stove that mounts directly on the LP gas cartridge, a windscreen for maximum fuel savings, and even a 1 liter pot. The lid can also be used as a frying pan. Both the pot and the frying pan are coated on the inside with a three layer titanium nonstick surface. All of the components, as well as a 230 gram LP gas cartridge, can be packed into the pot. For the best fuel economy, turn the throttle approx. open. Like all other Eta stoves, you can hang the EtaExpress using the PRIMUS suspension kit. Comes with a net stuff sack."

From CampSaver.com:
"The Primus EtaExpress Stove includes a stove that mounts directly on the LP gas cartridge, a windscreen for maximum fuel savings, and even a 1 liter pot.The lid can also be used as a frying pan.Both the pot and the frying pan are coated on the inside wi"

User Reviews

EtaExpress
Reviewed by Walker, Apr 30, 2009

"Great little stove! I mean cool!

Cleans like a charm, cooks just as well.

The gas-flow control knob is truly fully adjustable. You can crank it up to the point where it sounds like a rocket taking off, or turn it down to extremely quiet, almost silent, the point at which you may simmer your grub to your heart's content."

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EtaExpress
Reviewed by Wesley Krol, Mar 31, 2009

"This stove is the Jetboil on steroids. It boils water at least 3 times faster than my friend's Jetboil. It works great in moderate winter weather too, even though the Primus says otherwise. Overall, the best stove I ever bought."

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EtaExpress
Reviewed by ke7mbz, Apr 29, 2008

"After all of the hype over this stove, I'm pretty disappointed. But I'll start with what I liked about it:

It does have a feel of quality to it, as opposed to the more mass-production feel of the Jetboil. Here’s the pros:

- Lever action piezo ignitor, that makes it easy to start without tipping it over, like the push-button variety."

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EtaExpress
Reviewed by inquilabi, Mar 09, 2008

"I picked this up after having fallen in love with the EtaPower EF. Except my backpacking buddy ran off to Scotland so I've been stuck heading out by myself. I purchased the EtaExpress soon after it came out and just took it out for a solo weekend adventure to Point Reyes."

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