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#9 on this list
Windmaster
Soto
Micro-regulator canister burner that outperforms in cold and wind for its category.
- Price
- $230 MSRP
- Reader rating
- No reader votes yet
- How we assessed it
- Specification researched
#10 on this list
Base Camp Kettle
Kelly Kettle
Chimney-effect volcano kettle — boils water on twigs in minutes. Bulky, unmatched for group tea.
- Price
- $230 MSRP
- Reader rating
- No reader votes yet
- How we assessed it
- Specification researched
Specs side by side
| Spec | Windmaster | Base Camp Kettle |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Isobutane Canister | Twigs, pinecones, biomass |
| Ignition | Piezo (Built-in) | — |
| Boil Time | Around 2.5 minutes (1L) | 3-5 mins (with dry fuel) |
| Weight | 2.3 oz (burner only) | — |
| Pot Support | TriFlex (detachable) | — |
| Output | 10,000 BTU | — |
| Capacity | — | 54 fl. oz (1.6 liters) |
| Material | — | Stainless Steel |
| Packed Size | — | Approx. 10.5 in tall, 6 in diameter |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Windmaster
- Unmatched wind resistance for its class
- Consistent heat output due to micro-regulator technology
- Fast boil times in challenging conditions
- Lightweight and compact design
- Reliable built-in piezo igniter
- Detachable pot support is a small, easy-to-lose piece
- Not the absolute lightest option available
- Higher initial cost than basic canister stoves
Base Camp Kettle
- Boils water incredibly fast with found fuel
- Completely fuel-independent and self-sufficient
- Highly durable stainless steel construction
- Excellent for group boiling capacity
- Connects to traditional fire-making
- Heavy and bulky for backpacking
- Limited to boiling water; not for precision cooking
- Produces smoke, especially when starting
- Requires foraging for dry fuel
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