Primus OmniFuel

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The OmniFuel is a multi-fuel stove made by Primus. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 7 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Backcountry.com:
"Use the Primus Omnifuel Multi-Fuel Stove to quickly boil water at a high alpine pass or saut some garlic without burning it at basecamp. Primus outfitted this durable, field-maintainable stove with an easy-to-use ErgoPump, so it excels in extreme conditions, altitudes, and temperatures. If you travel abroad, you can fill this stove's included fuel bottle with any type of fuel LP gas, gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and even aviation fuel. Primus also threw in a nylon stuff sack, wind screen, and heat reflector."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Primus' most advanced multi-fuel stove has now become even more flexible. OmniFuel uses very advanced materials to offer advanced functionality and is designed to handle demanding conditions, extreme altitudes and both high and low temperatures. OmniFuel is a sturdy stove that works with LP gas, gasoline/petrol, diesel and kerosene - even aviation fuel. Using the separate control knob, the flame can be adjusted to provide the exact heat required. The ErgoPump, the multi-tool with an integrated cleaning needle, nylon stuff sack and the windscreen and heat reflector are included."

From CampSaver.com:
"20% off Coupon Available! The Primus Omni-Fuel Stove is Primus most advanced stove. Runs on LP-gas canisters, white gas, gasoline, kerosene/paraffin, diesel and other petroleum-based fuels.The Primus Omni-fuel has a very exact flame control and three jet nipples for optimal combustion.Comes with fuel pump, windscreen and nylon/neoprene bag w/ locking device. Precision simmering."

From REI:
"Cook up hot meals wherever your travels take you! Primus® Omnifuel™ stove operates on either liquid or canister fuel. Dual fuel system adds versatility and improves the odds of finding a fuel source in remote locations. Adjustable flame boils water quickly or holds a steady simmer; compact, stable design is easy to carry and cook on. Includes a fuel pump for pressurization when liquid fuels are used; metal pump construction for reliability. Unique pump design purges unused fuel in the fuel line to eliminate spurts of raw fuel when disconnecting the bottle. Long, flexible 12-inch fuel line adds versatility in rough conditions. Built-in windscreen and heat reflector increase operating efficiency, saving on fuel. Includes 600ml bottle for liquid fuel, a pocket-knife-style service tool and cleaning needle. Burns most petroleum-based fuels including white gas, unleaded auto gas, diesel and kerosene, plus many pre-filled butane canisters. Compatible with pre-filled butane fuel canisters, including Primus, MSR and Snow Peak brands, all sold separately. Closeout."

User Reviews

OmniFuel
Reviewed by b.gin, Apr 05, 2008

"Seems like a well constructed stove, easy to set-up and start. . . if you read the manual first!!! First tests were using charcoal lighter fluid. . . burns fine but a bit sooty. Very easy fire-up, no big yellow fireball that I was fearing.

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OmniFuel
Reviewed by 4Season, Nov 19, 2007

"The best stove to-date. This little puppy ignited first time immediately. Even when playing around adjusting the flame and the flame went out, I shot a bit more fuel onto the priming plate and re-lit it poof without a problem. I used it outside, slightly breezy at about 2 Degrees and it boiled my first Litre in 3 mins 28 secs (Using the wind shield)."

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OmniFuel
Reviewed by Ryan Tucker, Oct 21, 2007

"I have used this stove on a range of trips in many temperatures and it won't stop. Just remember to clean the jet every time before you pack it and no problems. I much rather like cleaning the jet on my own rather than have a shaker jet or self cleaner that if it doesn't work right you're up a creek."

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OmniFuel
Reviewed by Richard McCort, Apr 08, 2006

"There are only two faults with this product, one is the weight but then it is extremely well built and rugged, and compared to lighter multifuel stoves I've had in the past the weight difference isn't that much and is a small price to pay for such good construction."

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OmniFuel
Reviewed by Andrew_M, Nov 27, 2005

"After suffering all sorts of dramas maintaining my old WhisperLite and its flimsy and finicky pump, I finally threw it out and went for one of these puppies. Full throttle it throws flame like a jet engine (and sounds like one!) but still manages to simmer OK if you turn it down."

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OmniFuel
Reviewed by Greg Rivers, Nov 04, 2004

"Just as the ads say this stove burns everything and burns it well. The adjustment is smooth allowing for a nicely controlled flame temperature. I compared this to several other stoves during my last trip to Alaska and found that not only was this the easiest stove to start, my fuel consumption was worth bragging about."

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OmniFuel
Reviewed by motiga, Aug 09, 2004

"The best thing going today. Burns everything well (canisters, kerosene, auto gas, white gas) you name it and once you switch out the jet it burns it. It has a great adjustable flame for simmering and fuel conservation. The pump for liquid fuels is all metal (aluminum or magnesium I think) and appears sturdy enough to never let you down."

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