Is it advisable to keep a stove pump unit attached to the bottle when the stove isn't in use during a backpack trip or during storage at home?
612034
Not advised, but not the end if the world. I wouldn't do it at home for sure. But on a trip it shouldn't matter as long as it doesn't leak. However, I don't take that chance. The risk of fuel leaking our evaporating at home or in a backpack isn't worth it to me. I would strongly advise to store it with the intended cap, for the sake of risk management.
1506840
I think the stove and boiling cup is ok in car trunk for most weather conditions cold or hot. However the propane fuel canister should be stored above freezing (propane fuel is better in warm than cold) and not too hot in summer.
837479
It's always good practice to keep one on you just in case. When it comes to my Esbit I just cut a nice windscreen out of an old disposable pizza pan. The foil is thick and foldable. I don't use it very often since the esbit usually protects the fuel itself. This stove is Brilliant
392758
Personally, I leave it in a soap dish near the kitchen sink so it is always handy. Otherwise store it anyway so it is convenient for you.
1211697
I don't think this would stay balanced on the top back of any stove I have ever seen. The bottles will fall all over. The rack is semi stable on a flat surface but if you bump this rack bottles will fall. Overall It isn't the most stable, and you are dealing with 18 bottles. You would likely be better suited by attaching it to the wall above your stove. As others have stated you would need at least 4" of flat surface depth.
1482226
Yes, I stored mine away after the first summer and haven't found it to this day!!!! I looked up the spec's and ordered one on line. They are very inexpensive. The cord is attached to the pump.
2052621
RU traveling by car or RV I would certainly carry it. If you plan on flying it may not be feasible.It's a great kettle and I use it every day.
1652475
For the two of us, we usually only go through one bottle on a week long camping trip. We usually cook 2 meals a day on it using a cast iron grill and 2 burners for breakfast and frying pan or pot for stew in the evening. I have a dedicated Coleman single burner stove for heating water for drinks and washing dishes and that makes a difference in how long a bottle lasts for us. Being able to adjust the heat to a lower level and stay there has also helped on gas use over our old stove which was very hard to regulate. Using just one stove for both I'd say a bottle would last us about 3 days.
1984872
I would not eecoend storing fuel in the stove, the seal on the cap is not the greatest.
638203
yes. I know there isn't a valve on the stem where it meets the bottle... but when you disconnect the bottle, it just makes a little >phew< noise and you're good to go. The only think I wish I had for this stove would be something to prop the bottle up. It tends to be tippy. Right now I just put a rock under it to prop it up.
1056715
Yes, I just slide the grill into the bag next to the stove. The propane bottles fit into the side pockets though the fit is a little tight.
613427
You could carry it, but it is really meant to be on the counter. There's water in it at all times unless you empty it and it would need to be plugged in to heat.
422470
Yes, that will work just fine with the bottles. There are a couple of MSR stove model types that allow for the use of gasoline, though they gunk of the stoves a bit. So they are made to be able to use a couple of different fuel types, diesel as well. Hope that helps.
1211694
Yes, You will need at least 4 " of shelf space or 4 " of room from front of top of stove to wall for it to sit well. It is well made and glass bottles so I see no reason it wouldn't work great there.
1787579
I've had excellent results with this pot and titanium in general while backpacking. However, care must be taken to never heat the pot while empty or warping may result.
44592
I take the basket off, pour the coffee, and put the basket back when I put the pot back on the burner. I use most or all of the coffee just after it's brewed so it's not a problem for me. Also, it's not attached as much as it is sitting there, so it's not a hassle to attach and detach. It's easier to fill while it sits on top of the coffee pot than regular baskets which are in the brewer. If you have to pour the coffee multiple times, it might be a hassle.
422466
If you are just intending to transport fuel, that should not be an issue. These bottles are designed specifically to carry liquid fuel and withstand the pressure necessary to operate a backpacking stove, so gasoline will not create a problem.