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Cheap Multi Fuel Stoves Summary: These basic and light-weight stoves burn wood, hexamine tablets, gas canisters, and white fuel through only one nozzle. They're popular during cold temperatures, but they're noisy and don't have a simmer limit. Some multi-fuel stoves can burn various types of liquid fuel. The MSR WhisperLite Universal can be used with both white and isobutane fuel canisters. Optimus Nova The Optimus Nova is a multi-fuel stove that can be used with a variety of liquid fuels. It has a quick-priming burner, an aluminium pump that self-purges and precise control of the simmer. Its low center of gravity and wide spread legs make it a sturdy and solid stove. This makes it a great stove for group backpacking base camps, kayaking, and camping in the Arctic. The Optimus Nova is different from other stoves using liquid fuel that are plagued by unburned fuel remaining in the fuel line or the nozzle. This can be fixed by flipping over the bottle. This removes intake hoses from the fuel and forces them to take in air, which extinguishes flames and depressurizes bottle. This is a clever solution to a long-standing problem and it's a good one. The Nova can be used with a variety of regular fuel bottles that seal with an o-ring, including MSR bottles. It also comes with a fully featured stove bag that has separate pockets for spare parts, tools as well as lubricant and the fuel pump. This is an excellent all-round backpacking stove that is suitable for use in the UK, particularly for expeditions where a wide choice of fuels is necessary. Its cost is affordable when compared with canister stoves of similar capability. Additionally the Optimus Nova is easy to maintain and a pleasure to use. Kovea Hydra Since 2010 since 2010, the Kovea Multi Fuel Stove has become a popular choice among backpackers. The Hydra isn't as popular with UK backpackers any more possibly because they've gained popularity with brands that are more well-known or the most recent lightweight options from China or Korea. But this doesn't mean it's any less effective. It's a small and light stove that burns all liquid fuels including white gas as well as propane butane with a single nozzle. It's a typical stove, with an inbuilt burner that is attached to a body that is anchored by three fold-out support legs. A pump sits on top of the fuel hose and the generator loop runs around the inlet, and the flame spreader is situated above that. The burner itself is a low-speed flame, which allows it to be less impacted by winds. It's a remarkably versatile cooker as it can be used with isobutane canisters or propane canisters. It's simple to simmer with propane or isobutane and burns all fuel types with a decent amount of heat, but is a little slower than other stoves when using white gas. The instructions for the Hydra are written in English but they were clearly not written by native users of the language. The instructions caution you against using certain types of lighter fluid. If they are mistaken they could result in an accident, and possibly put Kovea in legal trouble. However, any 7/16ths UNEF threaded gas container from a reputable manufacturer is likely to work perfectly. Primus OmniLite Ti The Primus Omnilite Ti is a excellent choice for those looking for a multifuel stove that can cook using a variety of fuels. It can be powered by gasoline, petrol/gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, and diesel fuel. It has separate controls for every fuel type and allows you to adjust the flame size. This stove comes with an oil pipe that is flat on the floor and can be connected to the tank quickly. The Primus Omnilite is an excellent stove, but it requires maintenance to keep it operating correctly. It is a risk because it flares up when priming. This issue is common to all stoves that use liquid fuel that use a second spindle on the stove end instead of an evaporator to cool the fuel. It is also important to know that each fuel type needs an individual jet. If you are cooking using kerosene, the jet hole will be smaller than if you were using gas. This is a minor nuisance but it's worth mentioning. MSR Whisper Lite The MSR Whisper Lite is one of the lightest, smallest and most affordable multi-fuel stoves. It is also easy to repair in the field. It can be used with liquid gas or canister fuel and comes with attachments for both. The new design is lighter by 10% than its predecessor, and the burner system has been redesigned to improve heat distribution. It's perfect for beginners or backpackers who are budget-conscious. The whistler Lite requires a bit of time to set up and prime, then boil water, but it's an efficient stove that will not disappoint you. The flame is powerful when cranked to its maximum and can easily boil the water to a liter within two minutes or less. The only downside is that it's not as good for simmering as some other stoves. This is why MSR has created the Dragonfly stove to become a more capable simmering burner. It's similar to the whistler, but it's more compact and offers superior performance. It's not as affordable as the Whistler Lite. The Soto Amicus cookset and stove is a great alternative, offering a similar setup for half the price. You can also get a Whisperlite International or Universal for isobutane canisters too. Both versions share the same basic design however the Universal version is also compatible with canister fuel. Coleman Sportster II This is a basic and basic Coleman stove that does its job. It's strong, compact and self-contained with the tank on the bottom and burner up top. This makes it easy to use and a good option for those who are new to backpacking, who want to save on weight, and for those of us who like to keep a backup or two in the van. This stove is designed to burn Coleman's exclusive fuel (naptha which is also referred to as “white gas”) but can be used with non-leaded gas too. This can save you money since a gallon of gasoline can last as long as the regular Coleman liquid fuel cylinder. It takes a bit of practice to create a solid blue flame on a stove that burns liquid fuel. You'll have to pressurize the stove and prime them correctly before you can do so. If you don't do it right your fuel may spill out, splash beyond the burner, or explode. To get the hang of this, practice outside before embarking on your excursion. This stove sacrifices some performance or odor reduction with non-coleman fuels however it's a trade-off for the additional versatility it offers. Be sure to buy unleaded gasoline and not something augmented with methanol or ethanol (alcohol). That's because these types of fuel will cause the unit to disintegrate, leak, sputter and even explode! ATG Jiko The ATG Jiko Multi Fuel Stove from South Africa is an ultralight multifuel designed for harsh environments such as Africa. It's a compact, solid stove that can burn solid fuel tabs, gels, and alcohol through one nozzle. It's a minimalist, ultralight design that is priced lower than other multifuel stoves. The fuel is also less expensive per liter compared to gas canisters. Other multifuel stoves come with a distinct nozzle for each fuel type. This makes them fiddly to change over in bad weather or with gloves, and adds to their overall weight. The newer types of multifuel stoves have found a way to use the same nozzle to ignite various fuels, which makes it more convenient. These stoves are described as hybrids or compressed fuel multifuel stoves. They are also known by other names such as white gas, isobutane kerosene, and unleaded gasoline/car petrol. A multifuel stove kit can be purchased to convert your Trangia burners into multi fuel cookers. They are usually available at camping stores that specialize in camping and are available internationally. They are a good option for Trangia enthusiasts and are capable of burning all liquid fuels with the exception of diesel and if used with the correct accessories can even simmer.