Primus EtaPower MF

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The EtaPower MF is a multi-fuel stove made by Primus. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

Manufacturer's Description:
Merging two outdoor innovations, Primus’ EtaPower Multifuel backpacking stove blends the most fuel-efficient stove design in the world with the convenience of omnivorous multi-fuel technology. Able to burn any available fuel – butane, propane, diesel, paraffin, or aviation fuel – Primus’ proprietary ETA burner design is also twice as efficient as average stoves, allowing for faster boiling times, less fuel consumption, a lower total weight, and a more environmentally friendly stove. When your LP gas canister begins to lose pressure, simply turn it upside down and the super efficient EtaPower will burn the remaining liquid gas at the bottom. And when the canister is empty, just punch a hole in it and recycle with the rest of your aluminum. The EtaPower MF stove comes with a burner stand, windscreen, and 2.1 liter EtaPower pot with heat exchanger. Additional accessories include frying pan, handle, and bag that doubles as pot insulation.

Weights: EtaPower MF stove, screen, and hose: 13.4 oz (385 g); 1.7 L pot: 7.7 oz (220 g); .35 L fuel bottle: 2.6 oz (75 g); Pot gripper handle: 1.6 oz (45 g); Ergo pump: 3.7 oz (105 g)
BTUs: 1500 to 2000 per hour
Boil time: 2.5 to 3.5 minutes
Packed Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.3 x 5.5" (210 x 210 x 135 mm)
MSRP: $190

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Backcountry.com:
"The Primus EtaPower MF Stove gives you high fuel efficiency and complete versatility on the trail by allowing you to use either canister or liquid fuel, depending on what is available. The EtaPower MF features a wind-blocking burner base, a 2.1L pot with heat exchanger, a lightweight frying pan, a liquid fuel bottle, and a storage sack that doubles as a pot insulator. For colder conditions, or travel to places without access to canisters, a variety of liquid fuels can power the EtaPower MF, including gasoline, kerosene, white gas, and even diesel."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"PRIMUS's new EtaPower MF stove once again positions Primus as the pioneer among outdoor stove manufacturers. This stove is based on the award-winning EtaPower EF, but it has been refined with a perfectly adjusted preheating coil, an improved burner, and a number of smaller changes from its predecessor. This allows the stove to be used with both LP gas and liquid fuels, such as white gas, gasoline/petrol, kerosene/paraffin, and if necessary even diesel. This in turn leads to even lower fuel consumption and a lower overall weight during hikes, paddling tours, and expeditions. The stove comes with a burner base, windscreen, 2.1 l EtaPower pot with heat exchanger, frying pan, handle, ErgoPump, 0.35 l fuel bottle, multitool, and a storage bag that can even be used to insulate the pot."

From CampSaver.com:
"PRIMUSs EtaPower MF stove once again positions Primus as a pioneer among outdoor stove manufacturers.This stove is based on the award-winning EtaPower EF, but it has been refined with a perfectly adjusted preheating coil, an improved burner, and a numbe"

From REI:
"Based on the award-winning EtaPower™ EF stove, the Primus EtaPower MF has been refined to operate on isobutane canisters and liquid fuel. Ideal for international adventures, the EtaPower MF will operate on isobutane canisters, white gas, automobile fuel, kerosene and even diesel fuel. Utilizing a wind shield and EtaPower 2.1 liter pot with built-in heat exchanger, you'll be enjoying a liter of boiling water in just 3.5 minutes. Heat exchanger on EtaPower pot creates better heat retention than standard stove-and-pot arrangements, thereby saving fuel and reducing boiling times. Removing the wind shield creates space for the frypan or a pot of any size. Preheating coil reduces energy consumption and improves performance in extreme cold. Low-profile design provides excellent stability. 2.1 liter EtaPower pot, frypan, wind shield, pot grip, fuel pump, 0.35 liter fuel bottle, multitool and an insulated storage bag are all included. Fuel sold separately."

User Reviews

EtaPower MF
Reviewed by possum, May 12, 2008

"I purchased this stove for more than the typical single user, although I do plenty of that! I also am a scout leader and thought the larger capacity pot (that works perfectly with the windscreen) would be handy for all those cook-in-the-bag kids. Also note that I am a white gas user."

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