Manufacturer:
Primus
Model: Omnifuel
Price: $130
Wieght: 19 oz.
This one will be short and sweet. I originally decided on this stove because it seemed to be the best of everything. It can burn nearly any type of fuel, from white gas to kerosene to jet fuel. And it can burn canister gas. It's the only stove on the market to this.
The construction is as solid as you can get. When I first took this stove out of the box I was immediately impressed by the construction. This is one tough little stove. You will not be worried about breaking this stove too easily. Steel and brass. It's as much a work of art as it is kitchen appliance.
Unfortunately, as you pull this stove out of the box you also notice its heft. This stove is substantial. At 19 oz. it is one of the heavier stoves on the market. The cost of the durability comes in weight. I knew this when I bought it ... I just didn't realize how important a tradeoff this would be.
After my first backpacking excursion it became obvious that weight savings was very important indeed! And I also realized that a canister stove really would fit my need more than adequately. So, I have since decided to actually return this stove and go with a canister stove.
If I were going on an alpine expedition where dependability and solid construction were more important than ounces then this would be the hands-down winner. But for more lightweight hiking along the A.T. or the Shenandoah's, I'm going to opt for the 3oz. canister stoves.
Backpacker Magazine: Primus Omnifuel