Primus | Essential Trail Backpacking Stove

This stove beckons back to the long-time quality of outdoor products from Sweden, and to date I have not seen this stove copied in China, as is the case with the Primus classic Trail. It does not come with the case, but the box is better than some of the cases on my other stoves. Testing it to boil my tea water it reached a boil very quickly. Three-point support for the pot is very steady, and we should remember that three non-colinear points determine a plane, making this more stable that a four-point support. The valve is the only moving part on this stove which will contribute to it's reliability. Also, at a better price than most of the better stove making this stove hard to beat.

I have had this burner for 9 months and have used it for probably a total of 3 or 4 weeks worth of camping/roadtrips and it works like a charm. It is great for boiling water, heating up soup, and making liquidy foods like oatmeal. I have used it to make scrambled eggs and pancakes sometimes and it works fine, but the burner definitely works best for heating things quickly not so much for cooking things for long periods of time at an even temperature. If you are looking for a stove to cook "fancy" meals while camping this may not be the best. I love how simple the stove is. There is a not a bunch of moving parts that can break, just one knob to adjust the heat. I had an older model of this stove for years with 4 prongs instead of 3 that held the pot and I definitely liked the older model better - it held the cooking pans a little steadier - but this newer 3 pronged model works just fine. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quality, basic camping stove.

Works great. Good power. Easy to use. A bit heavy, but will never break or bend.

This stove is a serious competitor in the heat output category. In several tests, I boiled a liter of water in five minutes, give or take a few seconds. Simple, robust design. Burner plate shields the fuel canister from the heat. Short height makes this more stable than other taller designs. A little heavy. I will trade the weight penalty and good price for the features just mentioned. I expect this to last for the time I will need it.............

This product is undoubtedly an upgrade compared to my last one. Unlike my previous model, this one doesn’t come with any sort of striker, which I prefer, as they are bound to fail over time. The entire build is made of metal, giving it a sturdy and high-quality feel. There are no worries about the metal bending or getting damaged, making it exceptionally durable. Additionally, it screws onto the fuel tank securely, ensuring a reliable connection. The toggle switch allows for easy adjustment between low and high heat settings, providing precise control over the temperature. Overall, I find it very convenient and user-friendly

Purchased this stove for a back up to my tent stove. Boils 2 cups of water in 13°f Temps in under 1.5 minutes. Was kinda expecting 4 minutes or so. Definitely recommend. Seems to hold up nice. The only thing is I wish it would have came with a storage container of sorts to put it in when not on use.

No gas container, misleading picture

I tested both a cheep Chinese titanium backpacking stove and this one at the same time on a very windy day and this one wins hands down. It's worth the extra weight. Also, when backpacking a LOT of other backpackers commented on how quickly this heats up a small pot. I've used a few different stoves over the years and this one is my favorite so far for backpacking.