Liquid Fuel Stoves

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Recent Liquid Fuel Stove Reviews

Optimus Svea

Have used my 123R since 1974 everywhere from the Appalachian Trail to winter camping in Yellowstone (true about insulating from snow) and only one problem, early on I had leaks from the self-cleaning pin. I just removed the pin and has never leaked again. It is now on the inheritance list for the kids. Setup: EASY, if you can't do this you have no business in the back country. Ignition: Using your hands does really work but the eye dropper is the best. Ignition: Boiled water and cooked just fine… Full review

MSR DragonFly

3 times a day, every day for 4 years. This is how every product should be made We are fortunate to live an unusual life on the road.  Some people love to eat out while traveling.  For us, we love to visit the local markets and shop for unusual ingredients then go back to our camp and make an interesting meal.   The MSR Dragonfly is the perfect stove for this type of travel.  It simmers beautifully yet produces a roaring flame when melting snow.   It burns a variety of fuels so there is no… Full review

MSR DragonFly

After having my isobutane become unusable at temperatures below -30° C., I purchased this stove for winter trips. It is loud but there is a reason for that and that is it is creating huge amounts of heat. The MSR Draonfly has been around for years. It is a tried and true expedition stove. It works on multiple different fuels from white gas, jet fuel, diesel, kerosene and gasoline. It will work in all temperatures and at all altitudes.  I bought the stove after struggling in colder temperatures… Full review

MSR WhisperLite

Solid stove! Keep it clean and maintained and it will keep you cooking forever! I’ve got this one in my emergency grab and go. Full review

GSI Outdoors Glacier Camp Stove

I am a convert. Although I have used larger camping stoves, I had no previous experience with a "backpacking" stove. My son nagged me into purchasing and bringing this on our most recent backpacking trip.  I never wanted one. Buying a stove, when sticks are free, always offended my sense of thrift.  BUT, I think I was wrong. This thing is great. It is light, it is easy to use, it is quick, it is clean, and it works so much better than I expected.  Setup: Really easy to set up. Screw on gas canister;… Full review

Optimus 8R

Quality, heavy, bullet proof. This stove during its glory days should probably have deserved a four-star rating. Now days with lightweight liquid fuel stoves common, it takes a hit of half a star. This was the first liquid fuel stove I ever owned and I agonized long and hard before making the choice. The deciding factor was a simple one. I wanted a stove that sat low to the ground and was stable under every possible condition. I feared that the more common Svea 123 would be tippy in use if the ground… Full review

Optimus Svea

It is a trusted friend who will always be there for you when things get tough. There are times when you need to get something warm into you, and you need it NOW...that is when you will appreciate this stove. Dump some fuel on the top, light it, insert the valve key, put your pot on top, and turn the key when the flames of the priming fuel are almost out...you've got soup! The perfect stove has yet to be made. This one isn't the fastest to boil water; but it will do the job. Simmering is not great,… Full review

MSR XGK-EX

A burn-anything blow torch of a stove! The stove is easy to set up and I like the fact that it burns just about anything, even automotive gas. It's easy to clean and maintain—lighting it requires a match, but I've had great luck with UCO Stormproof matches. No problems getting this stove roaring in 25+ mph winds and frigid cold. There isn't much in the way of flame control—pretty much all or nothing—but if you just need to boil snow, it's a great stove. It does run on the heavy side if you're… Full review

Camp Chef Everest 2-Burner Camp Stove

Great stove, excellent build quality. Nice even heating. Great car camping stove. I purchased this stove to replace an older Coleman model that I had, and I have to say I am glad I did. This stove is perfect for car camping, in fact I even purchased an extension hose and use it on the side of my Coleman Pop Up camper as an external stove. It works amazing! The burners light instantly, they provide nice even heat, and they are adjustable from a slow simmer all the way up to 'instant charcoal'. This… Full review