Backpacking Stoves at Thehighroute.com

"We recognize defeated landscapes by the absence of pleasure from them."
Wendell Berry

Stove Kit of the Year 2008

The Optimus Crux Lite Cooking System

Optimus Crux Lite Cooking System

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REI

1). Weight (no fuel)....9.4 oz

2). Fuel....Butane/Propane

3). Average boiling time....3 min 19 sec

4). Burn time (100g fuel).....41 min

5). Fuel capacity...225g

6). Hard-anodized aluminum pot and fry pan (doubles as the pot lid) disperse heat evenly, are nonstick, durable and scratch-resistant and clean up easily

Extreme-condition stove

MSR's XGK

MSR XGK Stove

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REI

The stove of choice for expeditions throughout the world, XGK EX burns any liquid fuel from white gas to kerosene to jet fuel

1). Comes with a self-cleaning shaker jet has a built-in needle that pushes out built-up soot and debris with a simple shake of the stove
2). Has a bell-shape burner cup makes the stove extremely effective in cold temperatures and at high altitudes; and feet that lift the burner off the ground
3). Fiberfax® priming pad makes priming and lighting fuels quick and easy while reducing spillage
4). Includes an aluminum windscreen, heat reflector, fuel pump and customized stuff sack
5). Requires MSR fuel bottle, sold separately

Here's what Backpacker Magazine had to say about the MSR XGK EX stove in its March 2006 Gear Guide issue: "This enduring multifuel stove is back and badder than ever . . . the XGK is our choice when the mercury slips way below freezing or we head overseas where fuel choices are limited."

Brunton Lander Dual Fuel Expedition Stove
A Top Rated Stove of 2008

Brunton LANDER Dual Fuel Stove
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Altec

Looks like the Apollo Moon Lander - only smaller...and you can cook on it. Dual fuel capability makes it an outstanding expedition stove. Brunton quality, Brunton innovation.

Dimensions 4" x 3.5" x 3.5" (folded)
Heat Output: Up to 9,600 BTUs
Fuel: Butane/propane mix canister or white gas
Weight: 16 oz
Ignition: Manual
20.3 oz white gas fuel canister
Zip-up carry case
Limited lifetime warranty
Pot support adjusts from 5.5" to 7.5"
Base is 6"

MSR Whisperlite International

Whisperlite International Stove

The perfect choice for backpackers seeking lightweight and compact multi-fuel versatility backed up by decades of dependability

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Backpacking Stove Sources

Altrec
Eastern Mountain Sports
Moosejaw
REI
USOutdoorStore

Cabela's Camp Kitchens

Gander Mountain Camp Kitchen

REI Camp Kitchen