The Ultimate Buy it Once Camping Stove

[@waveydavie]

MSR Pocket Rocket 2 has served me well over the last three years. I also like the fact it comes with a hard case, the rattle was annoying until a bit of paper sorted that.

[@StubbornGear]

@@waveydavie yes. We liked the hard case also

[@Oldsparkey]

I liked them ( gas burners ) & used them because they are easy to use , provide quick heat. One down side is when the canister is empty you still have extra weight to pack. Worse yet , on a trip down the trail and the fuel canister gets a leak in it. Wanting to start breakfast and some coffee , no fuel , no flame , bummer. Because of those reasons and some others , noise being another one , I switched. My wood burner ( Firebox titanium 5" G2 ) I get the fuel for it as I walk along or find it around camp. I hammock camp so trees are always around. No empty canisters to carry and as long as wood is available i have a flame and heat. Down side ( for most folks ) which is a blessing for me since I don't hurry , they take time to use , are quiet and provide some camping fun of an actual fire. Both types of stoves along with all the others belong on trips. It's called personal preference.

[@StubbornGear]

@@Oldsparkey nice comment! How long does it usually take to boil water with that wood stove?

[@_Ben_T]

Not really something I'm looking for, but still interesting to see what many different bifl items have in common.

[@gtfkt]

The ultimate buy it once camping stove is any stove that was made 50+ years ago, kerosene or naphtha. Everything that uses disposable canisters is extremely flimsy and complete garbage, full stop.