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<blockquote data-quote="ssssnake529" data-source="post: 1294052" data-attributes="member: 92079"><p>Best cold weather stove I've used is the MSR Reactor.</p><p></p><p>Amazing boil times and extremely fuel efficient. It's like a Jetboil on steroids and is much less affected by wind than the Jetboil. </p><p>In really really cold temps, where butane canisters start to become less efficient, I put the gas canister in my coat to warm it up a bit, then I warm up an inch of water in a (1.4 ounce) titanium bowl (not hot, just warm.) Set the canister in the bowl of warm water, and it works very well. Have used this in temps well below zero. </p><p></p><p></p><p>When hunting, I don't generally like to use wood burning stoves. I try to keep my scent signature at a minimum and figure that wood smoke is a sign of humans. (I tend to hunt where I camp.) So, butane stoves are my preference. </p><p></p><p>However, when backpacking, I do like to use wood burning stoves. Have tried the Bush Buddy (hated it) and the Ti-Tri Sidewinder (really like it) but my current favorite wood/alcohol burning stove is the Backcountry Boiler. It's easily the most efficient wood burning stove I've used, and it serves double duty as a water container/canteen. Not good for more than a couple of people, but I'm usually solo anyway, so it's perfect for my needs. </p><p></p><p>There's a review of it here: <a href="http://larsonweb.com/blog/?cat=7" target="_blank">Stove Reviews | Mediocre Mountaineering</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ssssnake529, post: 1294052, member: 92079"] Best cold weather stove I've used is the MSR Reactor. Amazing boil times and extremely fuel efficient. It's like a Jetboil on steroids and is much less affected by wind than the Jetboil. In really really cold temps, where butane canisters start to become less efficient, I put the gas canister in my coat to warm it up a bit, then I warm up an inch of water in a (1.4 ounce) titanium bowl (not hot, just warm.) Set the canister in the bowl of warm water, and it works very well. Have used this in temps well below zero. When hunting, I don't generally like to use wood burning stoves. I try to keep my scent signature at a minimum and figure that wood smoke is a sign of humans. (I tend to hunt where I camp.) So, butane stoves are my preference. However, when backpacking, I do like to use wood burning stoves. Have tried the Bush Buddy (hated it) and the Ti-Tri Sidewinder (really like it) but my current favorite wood/alcohol burning stove is the Backcountry Boiler. It's easily the most efficient wood burning stove I've used, and it serves double duty as a water container/canteen. Not good for more than a couple of people, but I'm usually solo anyway, so it's perfect for my needs. There's a review of it here: [url=http://larsonweb.com/blog/?cat=7]Stove Reviews | Mediocre Mountaineering[/url] [/QUOTE]
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