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Cheap Multi Fuel Stoves

Summary: These basic stoves that are lightweight can burn wood, hexamine white fuel, as well as gas canisters through one nozzle. These stoves are popular during cold weather, but they are noisy and lack simmer control.

Some multi-fuel stoves are hybrids, capable of burning multiple types of liquid fuel. The MSR WhisperLite Universal, for instance, takes both white and isobutane fuel in its canisters.

Optimus Nova

The Optimus Nova is a multi-fuel stove that can be used with a variety of liquid fuels. It has a quick priming burner, a self-purging aluminium pump and precise simmer control. Its low center of gravity and wide spread legs make it a solid, rock-solid stove. This makes it a perfect stove for group backpacking base camps, kayaking and Arctic camping.

The Optimus Nova is different from other liquid fuel stoves which have issues with unburned fuel remaining in the fuel line or the nozzle. This can be resolved by flipping the bottle. This removes intake hoses from the fuel and forces them to take in air, which extinguishes flames and depressurizes bottles.

This is a clever solution for an age-old issue, and it works. The Nova can be used with a variety of standard fuel bottles that seal with an o-ring, including MSR bottles. It comes with a stove bag that includes pockets for tools, spares along with lubricant and fuel pump.

This is an excellent all-round stove for backpacking use in the UK especially for long-distance trips where a wide choice of fuels is required. Its cost is affordable when compared with canister stoves with similar capabilities. Furthermore the Optimus Nova is easy to maintain and enjoyable to use.

Kovea Hydra

The Kovea Hydra multi fuel stove was first marketed in 2010 and has been a popular choice for many backpackers since. It isn't as popular UK backpackers pay it much attention nowadays, possibly having been able to catch up with more well-known brands or whatever the latest lightweight offering out of China or Korea is but it doesn't mean the Hydra does not have its merits.

It is a small and light stove that can burn all liquid fuels, including propane butane, white gas, and white gas through a single nozzle. It's a typical stove with the burner mounted to a body, which is secured by three support legs that fold out. A pump is located on top of the fuel hose and the generator loop runs around the inlet, and the flame spreader is up above the inlet. The burner itself is a low-speed flame type that helps it to be less affected by winds.

It is a nice feature that it can be used with a container of propane or isobutane, making it a versatile little cooker. It's easy to simmer with propane or isobutane and burns all fuel types with a decent amount of heat, but is a little slower than some other stoves that use white gas.

The instructions for the Hydra are written in English, but they were clearly not written by native speakers of the language. The instructions warn against the use of certain kinds of lighter fluids, which if mistaken for what was intended, could lead to an accident that could result in Kovea in a lot of hot legal water. Any 7/16ths UNEF-threaded gas container of a trusted brand will be fine.

Primus OmniLite Ti

Primus Omnilite Ti can be a great choice for those who are seeking a multifuel cooker that can cook with a variety fuels. It can be powered by gas, petrol/gasoline or diesel, kerosene and aviation fuel. It has separate controls for each fuel type and also allows to adjust the flame size, which is a nice feature. This stove comes with an fuel pipe that sits flat on the floor and is connected to the tank in a snap.

The Primus Omnilite is an excellent stove, but it needs maintenance to keep it running properly. In particular it is prone to flare during priming, which can be a bit risky. This is a common issue with all liquid fuel stoves that use a secondary spindle throttle on the stove end to evaporate fuel instead of a generator coil.

It is also important to know that each fuel type requires an individual jet. This means that if you cook on kerosene the jet hole needs to be smaller than when cooking with gas. This isn't a major issue but it's worth mentioning.

MSR Whisper Lite

The MSR Whisper Lite is one of the lightest, smallest and most affordable multi-fuel stoves. It is also simple to repair on the field. It can run on either canister fuel or liquid gas, and comes with attachments for both. The new model is lighter by 10% compared to its predecessor, and the burner system was redesigned to improve the distribution of heat. This is a great choice for backpackers with a limited budget or beginners.

It takes some time to install, prime and boil water, but the whistler Lite is a reliable camping stove that will not disappoint you. The flame is powerful and can easily boil one Liter of water in just two minutes. The only issue is that it doesn't cook like other stoves.

This is why MSR has developed the Dragonfly stove to be a pot that can be used as a simmering stove. It has a similar design as the whistler, however it is more compact and provides more performance. It's not as cheap as the Whistler Lite. The Soto Amicus stove and cookset is a fantastic alternative that provides a similar configuration for a fraction of the cost. Whisperlite International and Universal can be used with isobutane. The same design is used in both, however the Universal version can also be used with canister fuel as well.

Coleman Sportster II

Like many Coleman stoves, this is a simple, rough and ready unit that will get the job done. It's solid, compact and self-contained with the tank on the bottom and burner up at the top. This makes it simple to use and an excellent choice for beginners, backpackers who are looking to cut down on weight, and for those of us who like to keep one or two spares in the van.

This stove is designed to burn Coleman's proprietary fuel (naptha which is also referred to as "white gas") however it can be used with unleaded gas too. This option will save you money as a gallon of gasoline can last longer than the conventional Coleman liquid fuel cylinder.

It takes a bit of practice to get a good blue flame on a stove with liquid fuel. You'll need to pressurize them and prime them properly before you can do so. If you do it wrong, your fuel may spill out, splash beyond the burner, or even sputter. Do some practice outside before going on your trip to learn how to do it.

This stove does give up some performance or flame odor effectiveness with non-coleman fuels however this is a trade-off in exchange for the added versatility it offers. Be sure to buy unleaded gas and not something that is augmented with alcohol or methanol. This is because these kinds of fuel will cause the unit to degrade, leak, sputter and may even explode!

ATG Jiko

The ATG Jiko Multi Fuel Stove from South Africa is an ultralight multifuel that's been designed for harsh environments such as Africa. It's an extremely compact and reliable all-in-one stove that burns solid fuel, alcohol, tabs, and also gels using a single nozzle. It's a minimalist, ultralight design that costs less than other 5kw defra multifuel stove stoves. It also costs less per liter when compared to gas canisters.

Some multifuel stoves also have different nozzles for every type of fuel. This makes them difficult to change in the rain or without gloves, and adds to their weight overall. The newest models of multifuel stoves have come up with ways to use the same nozzle for various fuels, which makes it more convenient. The newer versions of these stoves are known as 'hybrid' or 'compressed multifuel stoves'. there are various names for them such as isobutane canister fuel, white gas, kerosene and unleaded car gasoline/petrol.

Another option is to buy a multifuel stove which converts your standard Trangia burner into a multifuel cooker. They are usually available from specialised camping stores and are available internationally. They are ideal for Trangia enthusiasts. They can burn all liquid fuels, except diesel, and with the right accessories they can even simmer.