Originally Posted by
Bentley6
I looked at the reviews and videos of the EtaExpress and I'm impressed. Very nice stove. I also looked at the Primus EtaPackLite. It was equally impressive. Have you any experience with it Greg? So many stoves and so little money! What to do? I see advantages and disadvantages to all of them. I may have to just pick one and try it on a tour then evaluate it afterwards to see if I need to keep or sell it. Some times too many choices can be as bad as not enough choices.
I have no experience with it, but it looks like a more versatile cooking system with a wider pot. I think if they had that system out when I was shopping, I would have picked that one, especially for bike and kayak touring. The efficiency of these (including jet-boil) system is so high that I feel they top the list of pros / cons. At 2.5 min. to boil using a freezer bag cooking method, the medium canister would last for 72 meals, even if you cooked 3 meals a day, that's 24 days. Bring one spare canister and your good for 48 days. Most people can find a walmart or other source in 48 days of touring.