Primus Omnifuel stove
If your road trip takes you away from civilization, or just to a campsite,
you may be cooking. The Omnifuel stove from longstanding Swedish brand Primus, is ideal for travels with a vehicle: if you run out of butane/propane or white gas, simply syphon some petrol out of your car or motorbike tank. True to its name, the Omnifuel will also burn diesel, kerosene and even aviation fuel.
On the practical side, this stove is expertly manufactured, with surprisingly few parts so there’s less to go wrong. Features include stable legs and a heat adjustment dial so food can be simmered or boiled. Liquid fuel has to be pre-pumped and primed, but our testers found this process straightforward after a few practice runs; then they heated 500ml of water in three minutes and enjoyed a freshly brewed coffee.
Plus points: perfect blend of simplicity and functionality; quick to heat, compact pack size; supplied with a wind-guard which notably improves performance
Worth noting: butane/propane or white gas are recommended; when burning other fuels, nozzles can be clogged by deposits and require cleaning
Cost: £185, €219.95 (with fuel bottle)
Rating: quality 9/10; practicality 9/10; value 9/10
More info: primus.eu
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