Primus Himalaya Multifuel
£90
Burns: Virtually anything including gas
Time to boil 1 litre: N/A (gas) N/A (unleaded)
Weight: 450g
Primus have obviously had a good look at the established MSR
designs and had a go at improving them. The result is an impressive
stove, which burns pretty much everything including gas.
The basics principles are the same as with an XGK, even to the
extent of cheekily using MSR fuel bottles, but MSR's plastic pump has
been replaced with a tougher, if slightly heavier metal version. The
loud, efficient burner is similarly reminiscent of an MSR design,
though there's no Shaker Jet, making unclogging blocked jets a
slightly more fiddly business - a pricker is supplied though we
suggest you take a few spares along as well
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Top:
Primus. Below: MSR
The Primus trump card however, is a cunning scam whereby the
stove's fuel line can be linked either to the fuel pump and bottle or
to a standard, resealable gas canister. The result is a stove that
burns both liquid fuel and any gas you can get your hands on albeit
noisily. You'll also want to buy the optional wind shield and heat
reflector.
Verdict: Cunning expedition stove that gives fantastic
versatility. We're reluctant to say it's as good as an XGK without
having used it under expedition conditions, but it's building a good
reputation and has some nice features. If you've used this stove in
anger, please let us know.
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