New Stove

[perrymk]

There are two new backpack type stoves by Camp Chef. They both look very much like the MSR Reactor/Primus ETA/Jetboil type. What is intriguing to me is that one of them uses propane fuel, perhaps to make it a cool weather option.

Check them out: Camp Chef Stryker (http://www.campchef.com/stoves.html)

[Starchild]

Propane is worse then the typical 'iso' canisters in cold weather, but cheaper and may be more available in certain areas.

[perrymk]

I'd heard propane was preferred over isobutane for cooler weather but haven't actually tested it myself.

I did find this article (http://sectionhiker.com/playing-with-fire-propane-for-winter-backpacking/).
"I have been pondering the use of propane for winter camping because it burns down to -44 degrees fahrenheit (isobutane/propane mixes stop at about 15 degrees)"

Here (http://www.aeropres.com/files/physical%20properties.pdf)is a nice comparison of properties.

[Tuckahoe]

Propane is worse then the typical 'iso' canisters in cold weather, but cheaper and may be more available in certain areas.

Some thoughts -- http://adventuresinstoving.blogspot.com/2011/11/why-not-just-use-propane.html

Not so much cold, but the weight of a propane cannister to contain the pressure at higher temperatures.

[Walkintom]

I'm really liking the Optifuel stove that Optimus released this year. Burns most fuels including canister in upright or upside down modes. Might be my next addition to the gear collection.