Primus Essential Pot Set 1.3L | Camping Cookware

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While on a backpacking trip in the Sipsey Wilderness in Alabama a few weekends ago I got to try out the Primus stove as a Ranger for The Dyrt. Since we camped several nights and tried out a variety of different styles of backpacking meals I got to put the stove through multiple conditions. Overall, this is by far the best backpacking stove I have ever used giving even consistent heat, a stable cooking surface, and efficient fuel use. It is also very reasonably priced considering the number of components that are included and comes in at a weight that makes it perfect for most backpacking situations. If you haven’t checked out Primus’s line of stoves and cookware yet I would highly suggest seriously considering them when looking to upgrade your backpacking cook set.A few specific features I really liked about the stove are the efficiency, packability, and cooking performance. Read on for my comments about each.Efficiency: The set comes with 2 pots and a burner with built-in windscreen and heat transfer systems. This meant that I was able to get a freshly pumped pot full of cold river water (roughly 1.3L) to a full boil in under 4 min. I was able to use less fuel to prepare my meals and bring less along while still having spare fuel as a backup. The included lid also helped to maintain heat retention in the pot which meant I didn’t have to reheat the water while prepping other parts of the dish in the other pot. Finally, we were dealing with a significant amount of wind at the site and it didn’t affect the burner or efficiency thanks to the well designed built-in windscreen.Packability: The stove is designed so that all the components pack together into the larger pot and then fit into the carrying case which cinches closed. This design means that there is no mess that you get from liquid fuel stoves and no lost components at the bottom of your bag. It also ends up being a shape that is easy to cram into the little nooks and crevices left in your bag after packing the bigger heavier items.Cooking Performance: I am incorporating a few things into this section since I just didn’t want to leave any of my favorite features out. First, DURABLE NONSTICK, seriously, they made a durable nonstick surface that is lightweight and provides even heat. I was skeptical but have now used it multiple times with both plastic and metal utensils and it doesn’t even show a scratch. I cooked vegetarian sausage, rehydrated rice and beans, fried eggs, and boiled water and every time the pot ended up completely clean with no work but a little rubbing with my hands under running water. The locking tong handle means less weight since it works for both pots but provides stability since it locks onto the pot being used. It also has a protective guard so it doesn’t damage the pot and helps to act as a heat guard so the handle doesn’t burn you. Finally, since the design is nesting during cooking and the gas attachment is a hose the full setup sits stably on the ground and has no chance of tipping during cooking, even if on uneven ground. This is a necessary feature for me since I have had multiple dirt eating situations where my pot tipped and I was forced to scoop my now dirty food back into the pot...

The burners that attach to the top of the butane canisters gave me anxiety when cooking. I love the Primus stove mainly because I'm no longer concerned about starting forest fires or ruining my food or spilling the boiling water. The lower and larger surface of the Primus is much safer and impossible to knock over. Yes, it adds a little more weight than the attachment burners, but let's be honest, those things suck. Just spend the extra money for peace of mind and faster boiling times!

This is the third generation of this stove I have purchased - not because the prior versions were bad, but because the newer versions just keep getting better. I use this stove for power-outage cooking, so I can't speak to it's abilities as a camp stove. I gave my two previous generations to relatives for similar use, and they love them. (My mom ought to write a book on how to cook EVERYTHING on this stove during power outages.) What keeps getting better about this stove (from one generation to the next) is: (i) ease of operation; (ii) heat transfer; and (iii) included accessories. I am amazed how many hours of operations I can get out of this stove on a 16 oz can of butane/propane mix. The fit and finish of this most recent stove is superb - maybe even better than the prior generation. Can't imagine how they will improve it next time around, but I' sure they will - and I'll be there to buy it!

This set is awesome if you need pots this size, which is good for a family of 4 like mine. The base keeps the pots incredibly stable (and offers wind resistance), even on a slight incline. It has a regular and nonstick pot - I use the regular for boiling tasks and the nonstick for sauteeing or similar. It all nests neatly together in a reasonably small package, with the stove inside the two pots, however you cannot fit a gas can in there with them. The carrying case is pretty nice. The detachable pot handle is awesome when you need to lift/move a hot pot, I found it incredibly stable pouring hot water sideways into cups, even with a full 2 quarts inside, which is all you can ask of it. All in all it's a little pricey but I believe I got it on sale and it's a really nice piece of kit I'm sure I'll be using for years to come. My last primus stove was a gift from my grandfather maybe 15 years ago and it's still going strong (and will still be used when I don't need something this size).

Used hiking with scouts worked great. Only knock is that the lighter it came with is kinda of useless. Bring a big lighter. Need to protect ceramic liner with cloth while packed. Wish second pot had heat exchanger takes twice as long with that pot to boil water.Good for larger groups 4 or 5 hiking

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While on a backpacking trip in the Sipsey Wilderness in Alabama a few weekends ago I got to try out the Primus stove as a Ranger for The Dyrt. Since we camped several nights and tried out a variety of different styles of backpacking meals I got to put the stove through multiple conditions. Overall, this is by far the best backpacking stove I have ever used giving even consistent heat, a stable cooking surface, and efficient fuel use. It is also very reasonably priced considering the number of components that are included and comes in at a weight that makes it perfect for most backpacking situations. If you haven’t checked out Primus’s line of stoves and cookware yet I would highly suggest seriously considering them when looking to upgrade your backpacking cook set.A few specific features I really liked about the stove are the efficiency, packability, and cooking performance. Read on for my comments about each.Efficiency: The set comes with 2 pots and a burner with built-in windscreen and heat transfer systems. This meant that I was able to get a freshly pumped pot full of cold river water (roughly 1.3L) to a full boil in under 4 min. I was able to use less fuel to prepare my meals and bring less along while still having spare fuel as a backup. The included lid also helped to maintain heat retention in the pot which meant I didn’t have to reheat the water while prepping other parts of the dish in the other pot. Finally, we were dealing with a significant amount of wind at the site and it didn’t affect the burner or efficiency thanks to the well designed built-in windscreen.Packability: The stove is designed so that all the components pack together into the larger pot and then fit into the carrying case which cinches closed. This design means that there is no mess that you get from liquid fuel stoves and no lost components at the bottom of your bag. It also ends up being a shape that is easy to cram into the little nooks and crevices left in your bag after packing the bigger heavier items.Cooking Performance: I am incorporating a few things into this section since I just didn’t want to leave any of my favorite features out. First, DURABLE NONSTICK, seriously, they made a durable nonstick surface that is lightweight and provides even heat. I was skeptical but have now used it multiple times with both plastic and metal utensils and it doesn’t even show a scratch. I cooked vegetarian sausage, rehydrated rice and beans, fried eggs, and boiled water and every time the pot ended up completely clean with no work but a little rubbing with my hands under running water. The locking tong handle means less weight since it works for both pots but provides stability since it locks onto the pot being used. It also has a protective guard so it doesn’t damage the pot and helps to act as a heat guard so the handle doesn’t burn you. Finally, since the design is nesting during cooking and the gas attachment is a hose the full setup sits stably on the ground and has no chance of tipping during cooking, even if on uneven ground. This is a necessary feature for me since I have had multiple dirt eating situations where my pot tipped and I was forced to scoop my now dirty food back into the pot...

The burners that attach to the top of the butane canisters gave me anxiety when cooking. I love the Primus stove mainly because I'm no longer concerned about starting forest fires or ruining my food or spilling the boiling water. The lower and larger surface of the Primus is much safer and impossible to knock over. Yes, it adds a little more weight than the attachment burners, but let's be honest, those things suck. Just spend the extra money for peace of mind and faster boiling times!

This is the third generation of this stove I have purchased - not because the prior versions were bad, but because the newer versions just keep getting better. I use this stove for power-outage cooking, so I can't speak to it's abilities as a camp stove. I gave my two previous generations to relatives for similar use, and they love them. (My mom ought to write a book on how to cook EVERYTHING on this stove during power outages.) What keeps getting better about this stove (from one generation to the next) is: (i) ease of operation; (ii) heat transfer; and (iii) included accessories. I am amazed how many hours of operations I can get out of this stove on a 16 oz can of butane/propane mix. The fit and finish of this most recent stove is superb - maybe even better than the prior generation. Can't imagine how they will improve it next time around, but I' sure they will - and I'll be there to buy it!

This set is awesome if you need pots this size, which is good for a family of 4 like mine. The base keeps the pots incredibly stable (and offers wind resistance), even on a slight incline. It has a regular and nonstick pot - I use the regular for boiling tasks and the nonstick for sauteeing or similar. It all nests neatly together in a reasonably small package, with the stove inside the two pots, however you cannot fit a gas can in there with them. The carrying case is pretty nice. The detachable pot handle is awesome when you need to lift/move a hot pot, I found it incredibly stable pouring hot water sideways into cups, even with a full 2 quarts inside, which is all you can ask of it. All in all it's a little pricey but I believe I got it on sale and it's a really nice piece of kit I'm sure I'll be using for years to come. My last primus stove was a gift from my grandfather maybe 15 years ago and it's still going strong (and will still be used when I don't need something this size).

Used hiking with scouts worked great. Only knock is that the lighter it came with is kinda of useless. Bring a big lighter. Need to protect ceramic liner with cloth while packed. Wish second pot had heat exchanger takes twice as long with that pot to boil water.Good for larger groups 4 or 5 hiking