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Firstly don't EVER use a petrol stove inside a tent less than a 4 berth or low roof. I have 6 tents, in the case of all I allways light mine outside as well.

Depends what type of camper you are really. I backpack and wild camp and converted to petrol last year and never looked back since. It boils much faster, runs well at 2,000m plus and not affected by severe cold as gas is.

However, you need to look after it and learn how it works as can flare when cold. I've banned myself from using mine after a few drinks for this reason.

If your trecking and packbacking the MSR Whisperlite is the best bit of kit your ever own, if not then I'd say stick with the Coleman duel fuel which I also have and is good.

Quote: Originally posted by Hunter999 on 25/9/2007

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Hi Dave,

Just to pick your brains.  Could you give me idea how much to pay for Aspen 4T, as I have been trying on the web and most suppliers only have 2T,

thanks,

Ellid

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A 5L bottle will cost around £12-13. My local dealer had to order 3 x 5L bottles from aaoil but I let a few friends know who cleared his shelves very quickly!

Quote: Originally posted by rebusuber on 14/8/2007

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Put a bit of water in the fuel, about 5% of the volume should do it. it keep the soot away.

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Who ever brought in the idea of adding 5% water to ANY type of fuel to cut down the carbon smoke FORGET IT .Don't you think that if it was practical and safe, the manufacturer would gladly add 5% water to there product and make a bomb?That's probably what you will make a bomb.

Quote: Originally posted by vealmike on 13/8/2007

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Petrol burners will boil water faster, they pack smaller and do not suffer from frozen gas syndrome (try cooking on a gas stove at ten below - it's slooooow going).

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Try catching me camping at 10 below - not a chance!

Coleman dual fuel every time.

Well worth the expense and you won't believe how little fuel it uses.

Coleman for me as well.  We used gas when we first started camping and suffered with the cold and general slow boil times.  We needed another stove as we have gone back to camping now and then and went for Coleman dual ring.  Best thing since sliced bread.  Much better than gas.

We do not cook inside our 6 man Vango, we use a pop up shelter outside.