Originally Posted by
Hasek
Proprietary fuel cannisters... no way. I did a lot of reading when I was looking for stove. I decided on the SVEA 123, which is now owned by Optimus. Time after time I read people saying "my SVEA 123 has been going strong for decades." I love it and as much of a "ooooh ooooh look at that" I do when looking at certain things, like new camp stoves, I will not replace my SVEA until I have to.
It does great in high altitudes, it is a bit quirky in priming, it's heavier than a lot of the newer stoves, it has character, it is bombproof, and even though it prefers white gas (Coleman fuel) it can use most anything if it comes down to it.
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I also read a blog the other day and came across the Kelly Kettle. It uses twigs, paper, whatever is handy. It seems it is mostly designed for boiling water with light cooking abilities. I do believe I am gonna snatch one up and use it for short trips where hot water will handle my cooking needs; noodles, oatmeal, etc. From reading up on it, I do believe you can cook a bit more than just light cooking, but I do believe you need to keep adding water and fuel.
I have both of those...my Svea dates back to around 1973 and is still chugging along. I also have one of the small/medium sized Kelly Kettles that I use for my rambles on my three speed.
I have a sizable collection of stove, lanterns and camping equipment, I think it breeds in dark storage.
Another stove I use regularly for emergency and car camping is the
Coleman Sportster I have one of these in my truck emergency box. They are relatively cheap and easy to get fuel for anywhere, not for weight weenies!
Aaron
