Originally Posted by
indyfabz
I used a DragonFly for a long time. Only liquid fuel stove I have ever owned. Love it. Alas, it's gone into the box with the toys no one plays with anymore, having been replaced this year by my Optimus Nova. The Optimus packs down better, has great flame control and is quieter. Maybe I will take out the Dragonfly every now and again so it doesn't feel totally abandoned.
I've borrowed one. It's nice, and does pack down better, but I generally run whatever I have until it manages to die...which probably isn't going to happen any time soon with my dragonfly.
I also prefer the loudness of the dragonfly, just because it's kinda cool.