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    New stove

    Hi,
    Bought 3 of these - they arrived today and I'm really impressed.

    They aren't for cooking a meal on - but for making a very fast brew (1 mug, 2 at a push) its brill. Boil time is about 3 mins.
    Very easy + safe to refuel after 1st burn within a minute or so. Very frugal on meths too.

    Made in Wales + good quality workmanship. Amazing price

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    Quote Originally Posted by Peaks View Post
    Hi,
    Bought 3 of these - they arrived today and I'm really impressed.

    They aren't for cooking a meal on - but for making a very fast brew (1 mug, 2 at a push) its brill. Boil time is about 3 mins.
    Very easy + safe to refuel after 1st burn within a minute or so. Very frugal on meths too.

    Made in Wales + good quality workmanship. Amazing price

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=5bev2C4xM1Y

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FASTEST-Al...21172812031%26
    Whereas I can see it would be good for lightweight hiking for a cuppa it would only be suitable for a day hike as you couldn't cook on it - if you wanted to cook you would need another stove. I am also echo friendly and would worry about disposing of it. If not hiking Kelly kettles use natural fuel, are reusable for many years (Eco friendly) and boil much larger amounts in as little as two minutes.
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    That's a natty little stove there! nice find
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    Hi,
    I totally agree with you Islandlady - a Kelly or similar kettle is more practical for larger amounts and the old trusted Trangia or other stoves are much better for real cooking. Cooking with wood/twigs is great but not always practical in some circumstances.

    These are just great when out with the dogs or on a hike for a quick brew. Reckon they are pretty durable, so disposal won't be needed for quite a while and then into the re-cycling as they are made from old drinks cans.

    I'll be also keeping one in the car as part of the "getting stuck emergency kit"
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    These little pop can stoves work really well. I still use the first one I made from a steel beer can last year and it boils a mug of water as fast as a Trangia burner.

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    Made my first one, after watching a vid by our very own, Mr Savage.
    works great
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    I haven't had much luck with homemade pop can stoves in the past - they've been ok, but I preferred a "proper" stove. These just took my eye, and for the price thought it worth a shot. The size was pretty attractive too. I'm really chuffed with them.

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    I'm really chuffed with them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Islandlady View Post
    I am also echo friendly and would worry about disposing of it.
    I'm not too sure that the first reponse of the eco friendly is to throw away perfectly good items - you do realise that this is not a disposable , don't you? It's designed as an ultralight stove and should last as long as your Kelly if you look after it.
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