Where can I get a good small stove for camping/emergencies?

[Armati]

If multi-fuel is a requirement then look at Optimus Nova or MSR Dragonfly. I have both, personally I like the Optimus better but most backpackers prefer the Dragonfly.

For real KISS, look at a beer can stove.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverage-can_stove

mechanic_mike69 on Ebay has very nice ones that he makes using his own dies. He also has some youtube vids. I own two of these.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVkW2...ure=plpp_video

http://myworld.ebay.com/mechanic_mik...id=p4340.l2559

http://www.youtube.com/user/mechanic...e=results_main

Consider putting one in your BOB. My stove, 500cc of fuel, a 500cc Ti cup, and a sheet of heavy aluminum foil (wind screen/heat reflector) packs down to less than 1L in volume and is very light weight.

[faster200]

I'll second the MSR Dragonfly for a burn/boil anything stove. I've taken my MSR up Rainier, Baker, Hood, Stuart and several weeklong backcountry hikes along the Pacific Crest trail. It never let me down, and we burned almost everything in it. I remember that diesel burned quite dirty, so if it is a potential fuel source, get a cleaning kit. It weights a bit, and takes up a bit more space in your pack than a jetboil system but to me the utility and durability makes it worth it.. That being said, if weight or space is an issue, I have a Snowpeak Gigapower Titanium stove. I'm not sure if they still make this model, but it also has the piezeo ignition system, which is nice. It fits in my coffee cup, weighs in at around 2oz. and the Isopower gas canisters last a decent amount if you rig a heat/wind shield. I don't quite remember the burn times, but boil times are around 3 minutes, and a single canister would last several days if you cook smart.

Like all hiking equipment, your mileage may very.

[91Bravo]

I have a little MSR propane stove that has served me well. It was used twice a day for more than a month on the John Muir Trail. It used to be that the propane canisters were no good below freezing but they changed the formula 6-7 years ago. We were sold when it made coffee for lunch when it was 11deg below zero(F) and blowing 30 knots in the winter Adirondaks. Figure an 8 oz canister every 4 days if simply boiling water for Mountain House food. Gormet cooking or making water from snow then double that estimate.

[eternal24k]

Backcountry has the Optimus Svea, my dad has been using his Svea for 30 years with heavy use, that thing is awesome. I have the Nova, great multi fuel stove but more hiking compact than use around the house during power outages etc.

[euro]

this: http://biolitestove.com/BioLite.html

I preordered this back in the early fall. Im patiently waiting.

This is the answer in my book.

[cjnuckols50]

You can make one! I thought this was interesting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LgAr...80FAAAAAAAAMAA

[Iraqgunz]

I picked up a JetBoil for about 20.00 below retail from Amazon.com. It uses the little feul containers that screw into the bottom.

[Vic303]

MSR Whisperlite International.
Great and reliable multi-fuel stove. There is even a new updated version out that can really burn just about any fuel...including canister fuels!

http://cascadedesigns.com/msr/stoves...versal/product

[broylz]

i have a coughlans brand pocket stove that uses esbit tabs that i keep in my 3 day bag. i am looking to add a MSR Whisperlite Internationale to my longer range bag / hiking bag. i like that it will burn most any fuel.

[ovlov28]

I got a Optimus Crux at Cabela's, have not had it outdoors yet, but have tried it a few times at home and it has worked well, and boils water quickly enough for how small it is. Very compact, I keep it and a can of fuel in my EDC backpack.