argent brick
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Many of you camp when you go riding. What camp stove and cookset do you use when traveling on your bike? Why did you pick that model over any other?
I just have to ask. Thanks.
I just have to ask. Thanks.
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What camp stove and cookset do you use when traveling on your bike? Why did you pick that model over any other?
I'm still using the MSR Model 9 stove that I bought new in '73. It has always worked fine, including some fuels that were not recommended, and boils faster than my son's new MSR Dragonfly. The Dragonfly is a nice stove but clogs more easily and is harder to maintain. I still have the original MSR (Sigg) fuel bottle that came with it although I've replaced the cap and/or gasket a few times. The instructions were in the bag with it; they're clean because this might be the first time I've ever opened them up.
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If you look closely you'll see I have two more spare O-rings for the coupling of the fuel pipe to the pump, the main point of failure/leaking on this rig (they're on the J-hook at the neck of the fuel pipe). I've replaced two already, so . ..maybe another 40 years to go.
In over 40 years of backpacking and 25 years of motorcycling, I've only ever boiled water for freeze-dried food, oatmeal, tea, or cocoa. As such, my pots are pretty much pristine. The freeze-dried food isn't necessarily boring either with what is available these days (or if you make your own).
Ever since I got one of the original Jetboil systems, I haven't touched my older MSR DragonFly or MSR WhisperLite stoves. The Jetboil, delivers 2 cups of boiling water in 2 minutes without having to worry about preheating fuel or leaking fuel seals found with the older MSR products.
As mentioned earlier, the MSR stoves can produce a flame like a space shuttle launch, but also take a while to cool off. I'm a big fan of the MSR range of products, yet find the Jetboil stove to be very convenient for short backpacking trips or motorcycling.
Cheers!
That looks like the old XGK stove! I would like to know what the difference is between the two. I have an old XGK but, I don't care for it because of pot stability. Adding spare O-rings on the J-hook is a good idea. Does your Model 9 stove sound like a jet engine?
I can't wait to read what others are using.
Many of you camp when you go riding. What camp stove and cookset do you use when traveling on your bike? Why did you pick that model over any other?
I just have to ask. Thanks.