heres one to be shot down in flames

Discussion in 'Stove Forum' started by Ramenoholic, Sep 19, 2008.

  1. Ramenoholic

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    ok, just saw this stove, and claims from manufacturers/french magazines, complete with many graphs etc and tested against 33 other cookers. The design looks great, but I am sceptical. what do all youse think??? look at the magic flame from switzwerland. www.kuenzi.com
    see whether you agree or not. :-k
     
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  2. Lance

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    Somebody needs a perscription for the drugs they are taking. :roll: :roll: :roll:

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    i reckon it would be perfect with this on top :roll:
     
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    Personally, I can see the value in something like that. For a thru hiker, etc it would in the long run be a lot lighter than any kind of stove/fuel combo. Taking that and a small iso stove would be ideal IMHO for someone trying to go 'fast and light'.

    Not sure I'd buy one though,......and I didn't read very far down the marketing page for that very reason.
     
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    yeah, I liked the concept and design, but thought the claims were over the top. My Vargo Triad is smaller and lighter, but not thinner. Not being a scientist, the graphs didn't mean a lot to me, but I doubt that it works as well/better than most of the stoves pictured. I thought it would be fun to make a home made version rather than paying 65 euros for. Hell, it's easy enough to take a tin can and make hobo stoves as you go. Just my thoughts
     
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    Try this pattern if you would like to make your own. I think the same website will sell you titanium sheet to make it from!
    Cheers, Tom
     
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    That is bloody great!
    I'm getting me some titanium as soon as I can! :D/ :roll: :p :clap:
     
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    I've a couple of small fold up wood burners, they are OK for what they are, just a water boiler, nothing special

    A lot of mates make their own hobo stoves from things like cheap stainless steel cans you store tea or coffee in, get a round billy can that fits inside for storage and away you go. I prefer a real stove or a real open fire, to be honest, I can't be bothered messing about with the little woodies, must be my age or something :roll:
     
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    For me the woodburners are lighter in the long run, but arent as convenient. Here in teh pacific northwest it rains a lot so the liquid fuels are easier to light a lot of the time. To boil water with the hobo stoves takes longer but you dont have to carry anything but a chunk of firestarter and a lighter if you want, just matches if you are brave enough. I think its expensive for what it is, 100 usd dollars will buy a lot of soup.
     
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