The only situation where I can see it being of any real use is above the snow line as getting the stove set up with cold hands should be simple enough. Just make sure the fuel to be used has been prewarmed. As such, the Clikstand consists of four foldaway pieces that slot neatly together to form the support. As pictured above, there’s an optional, adjustable windshield, which I’d highly recommend. Piecing them together takes a little dexterity, as each part needs to be gently sprung into place. Once assembled, it’s simply a case of pouring denatured alcohol into the Trangia burner, lighting it, and placing it in its holder. The Clikstand is also compatible with both Evernew’s Titanium Burner and solid fuels, using optional adaptors. The windshield size is easily adjusted, depending on the size of pot you’re using. Both it and the support are available in titanium or stainless steel. There is also a simmer lid included with a long handle so you can adjust the open flame and heat when you go from boiling water to frying meat for example. Used this stove for four years, ~1000kms hiking/year in conditions ranging from tropical offshore islands (where I live) through temperate rainforests down to sub-alpine winter hikes. I always take the stove, even for very short and very long trips. I used a solid fuel (Esbit type) trivet for my first hike and did not like the mess, so after a lot of research chose this for its versatility, lightness, and quality.

The most common reason to carry an alcohol stove is to save weight. Many of these compact stoves weigh around an ounce or less. In fact, homemade cat can stoves can weigh as little as only 0.3 ounces! To save weight look for options that have fewer features. The Titanium Alcohol Stove from Evernew is an ultralight titanium alcohol stove perfect for your next thru-hike. Made from titanium with no moving parts and using readily available alcohol such as methanol, denatured alcohol or ethanol, this stove is your perfect ultralight adventure stove for your next thru-hike or for those of us that are particularly weight conscious. Are you looking for a dependable igniter? Here are the best fire starters in the market!! Design and Construction Or if you'd like, the stove part can be put together as a wood stove, with the holey disc as the bottom. It works, technically, but it's not a big fire and I didn't try to cook on it, as I didn't feel like getting my cup so darn sooty.

A solo stove such as the Naturehike Portable Outdoor Burner is preferable for thru-hikers or those seeking boiling water for an early morning al fresco cup of tea, as opposed to those looking for heavy-duty equipment on a more situated camping trip. When considering the size of your alcohol stove, it is important to remember that some stoves can accommodate larger pots, enabling two or three people to cook at once, or several pans to be heated at once, ideal for family camping trips. At 3 oz, it's not a cat food can, and at almost ninety dollars it could be a Garmin 24K DVD shopped well. But it's not, it's delicate on the eyes, easy to figure out after 5 minutes of Rubiks cube work, and a standalone target for envious criticism. With modular capabilities from simmer to rip, (do experiment with configs), it puts out enough for two hip campers easily, or more. I'm taking it on the CDT for the occasional* sponge bath. Hiking Poles Hiking poles are an essential part of your camping gear, and we’ve got the best selection around! Whether you’re looking for lightweight aluminium poles or handy folding poles, we’ve got a great choice. Explore our range today! Read More The pot holder assembly comes with a "Power Plate", which sounds magnificent and intense, but other folks' tests largely show that it prolongs boil times. It's basically a heat sink and flame disperser. I always use it because the instructions said so, but perhaps I'll try leaving it off. In solid fuel (any type) mode, this piece is the base of the assembly. The Power Plate component warped slightly with early use and stayed that way, but this is the nature of thin metal and it seems designed to accommodate this change. I store the system within the 500mL pot with a Chux wipe wrapped around to stop it rattling (double duty as pot cleaner).

This kit is simple to carry, set up, and use. It is a joy to play with but not that great to use compared to similar alcohol stoves like a Trangia or Trail Designs (TD) Relatively clean fuel can be stored in a plastic bottle. More can be carried as and when it’s needed.

Stove set

The stove portion itself is possibly a bit over engineered in comparison to the burner. It's a three piece consisting of the pot stand, the burner holder, and a circle with holes in it that's supposed to "magnify the heat" but really just acts as a heat sink. Using it slowed down the boiling by a minute. It works passably as a wind screen for light breezes.