Anyone using Caldera Cone Sidewinder stoves?

[300winmag]

I have a Caldera Cone ti Sidewinder stove with alky, ESBIT and wood burning capabilities.

>The ESBIT setup is much more efficient than my previous Vargo Triad ESBIT burner and foil windscreen. Almost 2X as efficient.

>The INFERNO wood burning insert is HOTTT! A true gassifier wood stove like the BushBuddy but collapsable and lighter.

> I don't use alky but the included alky stove is very efficient and Trail Designs has invested a lot of time perfecting it to work efficiently at all altitudes.

The Inferno insert is an extra cost option but it's great for winter camping. Only tinder & ESBIT to carry for fire starters. The wood fuel is lying all about if you're in a forested area. Set the Sidewider/Inferno on some thick sticks in compacted snow and it won't melt down. But be sure to use the ti bottom sheet over the base sticks.

Eric

[Helf]

Just picked one up myself a few months ago. Only used it in the yard so far, as it's my first alchy stove and I need to play with it/get the whole alchohol thing down before I get out on the trail. Was boiling the required amount of cold water for a typical FD meal in less than 9 mins, in 30 something degree temps. I can certainly wait that long! Stupid light. I bought the wood burning insert too but dont plan on using it regularly for weekend hikes, but it's certainly light backup for a longer trip. As of now, I can't come around to the thought of sooting up my new Evernew pot!!
Pricey, but I think this set up is going to work out well for me ... Helf

[jasonG]

check out the fissure system

[nevergoshort]

I am looking into getting one, but over at Backpackinglight there are a ton of articles etc.. Highly recommended.