Canned Heat: Stove Reviews

Tiny. Featherweight. Simple. Affordable. From the windy peaks of Colorado's Rockies to the icy summits of New Hampshire's Presidentials, these canister stoves kept us fat and happy.

Author:: Casey Lyons
Publish date:: Jul 10, 2009
Updated on: Feb 14, 2017

Snow Peak LiteMax Stove

Primus Express Stove

Optimus Crux Lite Stove

MSR PocketRocket Stove

Brunton Raptor Stove

Soto Micro Regulator Stove

*Tests were performed in a controlled, windless environment, using one liter of 68° water in the same uncovered nonstick aluminum pot. Air temps fluctuated between 69°F and 73°F. We used Snow Peak Giga Power Prolso 3.88-ounce fuel canisters.

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This tiny, fast stove performs great in poor weather.

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Extremely lightweight and versatile, this stove can handle just about anything.

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Few stoves are tougher or more stable than the Brunton Raptor.

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This stove comes tailor-made for winter campers and high-altitude mountaineers.

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If you need speed, this boil-test champ is your stove of choice.

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The Optimus Crux Lite is meant for backcountry foodies who need precise cooking control.

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A stable canister stove

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This 1.6 oz. canister stove has our tester neglecting his regular go-to stove.

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A versatile stove that works great in windy conditions.