So, in the hopes of trying to get to the point where I don't actively hate the camping aspects of bikepacking I'm trying to make a few upgrades to my kit list for more sedate events (WRT etc).

My Alpkit Kraku is fine, but there are some aspects to it that I don't like. With that said, does anyone have any opinions on these?

MSR Pocket Rocket 2
Optimus Crux
Snowpeak GigaPower Stove 2.0
Soto Windmaster

I'm not going to lose any sleep over the weight of any of them, what I want is a fast boil with good wind resistance and fairly easy to store (I like the idea of how the Crux fits under a gas cartridge).

Soto windmaster

I use a Crux.
I used to have a Pocket Rocket.

Not sure there is any difference in performance. Wind performance is obviously going to improve with a windshield. I'm currently using one of Stus magnetic jobs.

The storage mechanism of the Crux is, indeed, useful.

Soto as it will work in the wind

ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 6:20 pm Not sure there is any difference in performance. Wind performance is obviously going to improve with a windshield. I'm currently using one of Stus magnetic jobs.

What are those? I can't see anything on the shop that's magnetic.

+1 Soto windmaster

I have a pocket rocket version 1 I think Rich. Its very good and I think they changed the way it packs up for the v2 so more compatible. Never let me down. I try to use the jetboil gas for winter as that's what a local outdoor shop explained is better for calorific value...

Rich...

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Cheers.

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 7:14 pm I try to use the jetboil gas for winter as that's what a local outdoor shop explained is better for calorific value...

I've never thought to eat the gas, will have to give it a try!

Richard G wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 7:21 pm Cheers.

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 7:14 pm I try to use the jetboil gas for winter as that's what a local outdoor shop explained is better for calorific value...

I've never thought to eat the gas, will have to give it a try!

benp1 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 6:18 pmSoto windmaster

Another happy user

https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... tove-p7354

I have the cheaper Soto amicus rather than the windmaster.

It's very good

Actually looking at it that might be what I have, it’s very good and wind proof however

Another vote for the Soto Windmaster. https://www.bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/ ... ter-stove/

BigdummySteve wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 10:41 pm Actually looking at it that might be what I have, it’s very good and wind proof however

Breeze proof for sure, for me

Sounds like the Windmaster might be a no brainer then. Cheers all.

Been using the Soto Windmaster for a year and it's brilliant. No experience with other similar ones, though.

I have more stoves than most. Just bought the windmaster its made the other gas stoves redundant superb bit of kit.
Cheers Peter

There a trick to packing it? Or are you all just cramming the pot supports in vertically with it and hoping there wont be any damage?

I store it inside a 300ml Tuperware type box ( with the pot support removed) along with a back-up lighter , Swiss army Knife and half a pot-scrubber, hot lips and head lamp.

Once removed you can 'clip' the supports round the neck of the stove. Doesn't take up much room and keeps them out of harms way.

Soto Windmaster here with the tri support