Hexamine Camping Stove

[Dwayne OMember]

Anybody tried one of these little units ??
Looks ok for quick meals on the go, apparently only costs $9 at BCF with 24 tablets supplied (4 tablets boil 2lt water in 5 mins)
Very compact, weighs virtually nothing :laugh:

[scott bockingMember]

I used to use these in cadets back in high school. They do the job but you really need to keep them out of the wind and the two tablet rating is probably a bit less than what I remember them taking. They do heat things up though and at $9 it is a good deal versus a light weight hiking setup which can cost hundreds. Just use a thin alloy pot for fastest heat transfer.

STM

[Shayne O’NeilMember]

Used to use them in the Army all the time however took about 5 mins minimum to heat about 600mls of water and that was with wind protection. 2lts in 5 minutes, I reckon they are dreaming.:laugh:

[Nick JacksonMember]

I had one too eagle and for what they are they aren’t bad but do take a while to boil!
I think TBs JetBoil set up is by far the best unit avalible for the price. It’s very quick set up and very quick to boil.

My 2c

Nick

[Dwayne OMember]

Yeah, I have the Jetboil unit on my wishlist for birthdays & Xmas etc (hope the missus or relos come thru) :laugh:

Thought the hexamine would be cheap, light backup unit in case of emergency or broken Jetboil etc :whistle:
My 2c worth

[Nick JacksonMember]

EAGLE`02 wrote:

Yeah, I have the Jetboil unit on my wishlist for birthdays & Xmas etc (hope the missus or relos come thru) :laugh:

Thought the hexamine would be cheap, light backup unit in case of emergency or broken Jetboil etc :whistle:
My 2c worth

That’s a top idea for a back up unit mate

Might do that myself !!!

I can’t remember what TBs JetBoil was worth but knowing him it was under $20

[Dwayne OMember]

The unit I am after is a lot more exy than that :laugh:
http://shop.jetboil.com/index.php/personal-cooking-system-2.html

Have seen it on sale for under $100 though Pays to shop around

[Gavin BrownMember]

Just got one like this at $10 delivered.
if you want a base to suit the other throw away canisters is $10 as well.

Found they both pack up inside my cup with a little bit of persuasion

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mini-3-Butane-Propane-Gas-Powered-Camping-Picnic-Stove-/320676221473?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4aa9cad221#ht_2783wt_1064
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Adaptor-Nozzle-Gas-Bottle-Screwgate-Portable-Stove-Camp-/160360110125?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item255635182d

My thought was this is a cleaner flame and wouldnt dirty the pot & Mug as much.

[GregMember]

gavb wrote:

Just got one like this at $10 delivered.
if you want a base to suit the other throw away canisters is $10 as well.

Found they both pack up inside my cup with a little bit of persuasion

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mini-3-Butane-Propane-Gas-Powered-Camping-Picnic-Stove-/320676221473?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4aa9cad221#ht_2783wt_1064
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Adaptor-Nozzle-Gas-Bottle-Screwgate-Portable-Stove-Camp-/160360110125?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item255635182d

My thought was this is a cleaner flame and wouldnt dirty the pot & Mug as much.

Same as mine Gav, $9.95 delivered. I have used mine heaps and still using the same bottle for the last 12 months and its done some miles now. For $9.95 Eags I bought a spare Chicken has the same setup

TB

[Dwayne OMember]

Yeah OK,
Well worth looking at

Thanx Gav & TB 😆

[Andrew RobsonMember]

EAGLE`02 wrote:

Anybody tried one of these little units ??
Looks ok for quick meals on the go, apparently only costs $9 at BCF with 24 tablets supplied (4 tablets boil 2lt water in 5 mins)
Very compact, weighs virtually nothing :laugh:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4407Zf10NdM

bugger carrying that concrete paver around though;)

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