Hi gear inferno folding gas stove

[Adam Savage]

Have been using this little thing for nearly a week non stop. It's economical on the fuel, very stable, cheap, has SKS appeal, compact (fits inside a metal mug, even in its hard case), and decent boil times. 1 ltr takes 3-4 minutes to boil on ful power, and 5-6 minutes on half power. Instead of copying all the blurb on this one, I will just post the link where you can buy one.

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/inferno-folding-gas-stove-p158211

The only slight concern, is I'm not sure how long the rivets will last, at the folding parts of the legs, they feel a little flimsy. I will let you know if and when they break.

[RobbC]

Oooo me likie! :p

Robb

[RobbC]

I think i may purchase one of these, because i dont actually own a stove:ashamed:

Robb

[Adam Savage]

They are a very stable little stove, but if you want a little more power, try the Web-tex warrior field stove. Similar design, but with wire legs. I wrote a review on that one not long ago. This one only has 2.3kw and the Web-tex has 3kw, making it a little faster to boil. Both are about the same for noise levels, the Warrior comes in a bag not a box.

[Adam Savage]

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[RobbC]

I think this one, in the box would be a bit better because i am quite ruff with my packs and the power isnt a big issue really. Thanks for the info.

Robb

[basicbushcraft]

i use trakker armo stove

made by a fishing company great stove almost the same as that but with wire legs and lot of power but thing of buy that now looks really well made and upto the job

thanks for the review saint

[Adam Savage]

Thanks Anthony. It is a strong little stove, capable of taking the heaviest pot you have in your pack. Sounds like the Armo stove is more like the warrior field stove.

[Adam Savage]

And Robb, I agree, I can be a bit rough with my kit too. If I take the Warrior, I put it inside two enamle mugs, end to end. It gives a little more protection, as long as it's held together in a pouch or gap in your pack.

[RobbC]

I guess i could get a warrior if i take the time to pack it well. Im not used to stoves tbh.

Robb

[Adam Savage]

To be totally honest, the two stoves are pretty much the same, just the power with one, and the stability of the other, are the only real difference. Both are about the same price too, if you get the warrior on ebay.

[RobbC]

hmmm i sense a spending spree at the weekend!

Robb

[Martin]

That looks like a lovely stove Adam. Thanks for sharing.

Do you remember the stove I posted about which I bought from Hong Kong? Well, I might just take that out this weekend with gas as the only fuel to see how it fares.

Martin

[Adam Savage]

I'll be looking forward to seeing how well that one does. Still deciding whether to go for it or not

[Bob W]

I've had an inferno, my summer stove for fishing, for a couple of years now. Very efficient, compact and light, but, and there's always a but! The metal gauze that sits over the burner worked loose, quite an easy fix but annoying at the time.

I was in go-outdoors a couple of weeks ago and noticed that the inferno has been given a face-lift.

[Adam Savage]

I've had an inferno, my summer stove for fishing, for a couple of years now. Very efficient, compact and light, but, and there's always a but! The metal gauze that sits over the burner worked loose, quite an easy fix but annoying at the time.

I was in go-outdoors a couple of weeks ago and noticed that the inferno has been given a face-lift.

Yes, you are quite correct. The previous Hi gear inferno (pz) had a gauze "nipple" protruding from the centre of the burner. This always used to burn out in time, as the stove was designed for straight butane, rather than butane/propane mix. A rather stupid thing to do for the Hi gear boys, as everyone uses/sells/has the butane/propane mix cannisters. The constant barrage of complains and returns caused the re branding of the Vango folding stove, to sell as the replacement Hi gear inferno.

[Adam Savage]

Well, I have well and truly used this stove now, from boiling to cooking and even frying. This little stove is a sure winner. The igniter still works first time, every time. The flame control goes low enough to fry and simmer. Legs are still holding strong and the gasket continues to work perfectly, keeping the gas going in the correct places. Very fuel efficient, only just finished my first 500g canister. Plastic storage box is still functional and secure. No issues at all. Big thumbs up.