Which ALCOHOL STOVE System is Best?

Hey backpackers! Dive back in to the underrated world of alcohol stoves with me in this breakdown! I take a close look at 3 systems in particular and break down everything you need to consider for your alcohol stove search. Do you have a favorite alcohol stove system? Lmk below!
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[@backpackingadventures4813]

Great video! I love my alcohol stove. I have several but the one I use most of the time is the fancy feast stove. It has no parts other than the stove and wind screen if you consider that a part. It’s its own pot stand. Just pour in the fuel and light. Weighs about half an ounce. In general, I like an alcohol stove over my canister but canisters are faster and good for actual cooking.

[@DaveOffGrid]

Thanks Dan! Glad to see another active user of their alcohol stove! I love mine! I agree gas is faster and better for fresh foods. It's also better for longer trips. But there's def a place for the alcohol systems!

[@iceman857]

Glad to see more backpackers considering alcohol stoves! Nice video! I've tried around 20 or so different alcohol stoves/burners, including DIY pop can or cat food can. I have tried all the stoves you tried too, and have very similar reactions. I can honestly say that my favorite/go-to alcohol stove is the Fancee Feast DIY alcohol stove, because the pot can sit on the top and the flames still heat the pot effectively. You don't need a stand for it, but all alcohol stoves benefit from having a windscreen. I use a small piece of rolled titanium with holes punched in it. Thanks again for the video Dave!

[@DaveOffGrid]

Thanks Kevin! Have you done any time trials or fuel consumption tests with your diy stove? It is cool that it doesn't need a stand but do you feel like it is more unstable that way?

[@rodoutdoors]

Whenever I do use one, I go with the solder sealed Trangia from Firebox. The only time I only use them is in the backyard or at the beach. Basically can't use them where I go so haven't invested much into it. I've made a fancy feast stove but I like something that can simmer or can be put out easily. I like those more compact stoves with a carbon felt wick but haven't made one. No spilling and has a cap. Gas canisters are just easier to use and pack. I refill a smaller canister with a 1lb canister so don't worry about fuel. I get paranoid with alcohol fuel so I use the fairly durable Trangia fuel container. So there's not much weight savings there. Out of all the wind screen/pot stands, I like the Toaks TiStand. I made use of the titanium shepard hooks for my tarp & bivy system. Most of the time I'll use the Trangia with the Firebox Titanium Nano. Both can be used with solid fuel like Esbit cubes. I'd pick a Trangia Triangle if the price was reasonable and I could find a legit one. I dig the Firebox Nano since I could use wood, wood pellets, charcoal, esbit cubes, or isobutane & propane with a remote gas canister stove. I have a gas grill setup for backpacking.

[@DaveOffGrid]

Thanks Rod! Yeah I agree that a stove that can be closed off is best to mitigate any leakage or messes. With some time trials and testing I feel a lot more confident with the amount that I bring out in the field for my trips. Having a great system can help you dial in your fuel consumption in most scenarios.

[@UnlikelyHiker]

Great video. I dabbled in alcohol stoves for a hot second, but I prefer the quick boil times of gas. Maybe I’ll try again at some point. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@DaveOffGrid]

Thanks Mel! Def give them another look! I prefer mine if it's allowed where I'm camping. Longer trips or more intricate cooking may not work as well with it though.

[@fire7side]

If you are just a bag boiler those stoves are good. The simmer ring on the trangia, plus the screw top works good for me so far. Still experimenting with it, and it's a knock off, not a trangia. I wish I would have gotten the Trangia because it's got a few leaks already but near the top where it doesn't matter. I like making pancakes so far. I mostly cook throw together things like knorr soup and dried meat. Just clean out the pot with a squeejee and a paper towel. I like alcohol because I'm not in a hurry. It's quiet and I don't like those disposable gas containers. It's more zen.

[@DaveOffGrid]

Thanks for watching! Some great points here! Definitely more quiet and peaceful to run. Trangia is the OG, tried and true. Also like the simmer ring. Pancakes sound awesome to make!

[@tangenttrails]

Well done, Dave. If I were to go back to using alcohol I’d give that X boil a shot. The forest service here frowns on alcohol stoves and Big Bend doesn’t allow them at all.

[@DaveOffGrid]

Thanks Jerry! They're worth a shot from a noise, cost and weight perspective along with the fact that the fuel doesn't freeze and works great at elevation! Lot's of pros! Ik, not allowed in most parts of CA as well but wherever they are I always try to bring one!

[@tangenttrails]

@@DaveOffGrid I agree. I’ve never had an issue using alcohol. I might bring one again when I’m at one of the state parks.

[@Leadmeoutdoors]

Great informational video. I’m going to check out the xboil

[@DaveOffGrid]

Thanks bud! It's a sweet system! Not a ton of places we can use it here but I def take it out when I can!

[@twowheeledadventuresuk2739]

Goshawk ERA burner is a beast, very quick, looks awesome, weighs 140g but that is a complete system. Just off on a trip but gonna take the Goshawk Swirling flame as a little easier to use as it has a lid. You can’t beat a Trangia on the Trangia triangle to, easy to cook with that system, a little heavy maybe, but so simple and safe.

[@woodchild48]

I have tried many gas and alcohol stoves. If you want something simple and lightweight, the Xboil is the best for me.

[@ashab1]

I used a fake trangia I will invest in a genuine one soon, one thing to remember is in high temperature any alcohol stove will burst into flame as in a heatwave alcohol is a volatile fuel I'm not preaching to you just maybe someone new to this stuff might not know. Also those wind shields can be problematic with alcohol and canister gas stoves.

[@woodchild48]

@@ashab1 When dealing with fire, respect, caution and knowledge are never wrong.

[@SouthernHike]

none of them jk jk. haha Man I actually sold my setup. Great video!

[@DaveOffGrid]

🤣Never a better time to get back into it! Rather easy and cheaper to run than gas!