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Based on the award-winning EtaPower™ EF stove, the Primus EtaPower MF has been refined to operate on isobutane canisters and liquid fuel.
| Ability to simmer: | Good |
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| Average boil time: | 3 min. 30 sec. |
| Burn time (max flame): | (100g fuel) 60 minutes |
| Cold weather use: | Fair |
| Dimensions: | 5.3 x 8.3 inches |
| Ease of operation: | Excellent |
| Fuel: | Isobutane/white gas/kerosene/diesel/auto fuel |
| Fuel capacity: | (Canister) 230 grams |
| Pot stability: | Good |
| Stove stability: | Excellent |
| Suggested use: | Backpacking |
| Water boiled per 100g fuel: | 10.78 liters |
| Weight (without fuel): | 2 lbs. 0.8 oz. |
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 | Primus EtaPower MF Stove | $169.00 - $195.00 |
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Not totally happy with this stove | |
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| I bought this stove to use primarily for solo backpacking. The included pot makes the set too large for most packers. Also, Primus uses non-stick aluminum, which, in addition to suspected health risks and uneven heating, should not be used over a camp fire, so it's versatility is limited in this regard. Furthermore, this type of pan should not be used if the non-stick surface is ever scratched, an occurrence very likely given that metal parts and accessories are stored within the cavernous pot. I also don't like the fact that while being advertised as "a truly international stove", it only works with Primus gas cartridges, which are hard to obtain in some localities. OTOH, it is a vast improvement over the MSR multifuel stove I'm using currently. The valve is much easier to control, it is much sturdier, and even though I'm confined to a specific brand, gas is a nice alternative. Overall, it displays a sense of quality and craftsmanship I've not seen in any other stove. And, unlike my MSR, the priming stage is much safer and controllable. Though pricey, I'd still recommend it, and I'd honestly have to say that, based on my rather extensive research and experiences, that this stove excels any multi fuel stove on the market today. | |
| marrho at REI on 05/18/2008 | |
