Ti Goat V. Kifaru Stove...tent stove advice wanted

[kuch]

Just made my titanium copy cat stove .  burned a little fire with a make shift beer can stove pipe. My first impression are these things will put out some heat and I feel are pretty darn efficient considering. i think with a damper and good door and proper pipe ,this stove would burn for a few hours. I think the specific shelter used may have a big effect on how someone views these stoves, also. I can't wait to play with it some more .

[Montanawidower]

Scott,

The fourdog Ultralight is the stove I'm talking about.  Its way nicer than the collapsables (for flying or stock packing).  Backpacking it would be a stretch.  


You can actually cook on it if you don't mind the bears.   .

Biggest negative in my mind is the price. However, I guess its one of those lifetime purchases based on its burnout resistance.  

Hope that helps.

Jeff

[Biathlonman]

Www.edtsbackcountry.com.  tell him i sent you and he might charge you double...lol.

[Scott Teaschner]

Thanks Jeff,
The price is up there but as you say and I agree it becomes minmimal after you factor in how long you will have it.
Scott

[wingnut]

I hunted with John Havard and got to experience the 4 dog Ti stove in action.  It is a great stove that works well on the fly in or pack in hunts.

I have the 5 dog for my wall tent in steel.  It's very stout and works great.  Only it weighs 75 pounds.

Mike

[Kevin Hansen]

Originally posted by Biathlonman:
 Www.edtsbackcountry.com.  tell him i sent you and he might charge you double...lol.

Thanks, Biathlonman. Hope you don't mind if I fail to mention your name!!!  

[Milk River Stickman]

Some good opinions and suggestions thanks a bunch guys!  Kevin, I see someone put up the website..I just pm'd you back, been gone for several days, sorry I didn't get it to you sooner...anyone have an answer about the cylinder stoves v. the takedown box stoves?  Remmeber, I'm packing in on my back...I haven't located a picture of how the cylinder's roll up...?  Also, how are they to cook on?  How long could a guy get a 12" to burn if he got good at it?  Thanks in advance.

Luke

[Milk River Stickman]

whew...can't swing the price on a four dog.  Quite a bit heavier than the ti-goat, Ed T's, too.  I bet they last forever, though.

[Tim in Wa.]

4 dogs are great! If you are close to a horse or a truck.
I just replaced my Kifaru med with Ed T's 16" cyl. stove.it works great and saved me about 4 lbs.
Tim

[Steve O]

Luke,

You have to feed these small stoves almost coninuously to keep them going.  You are not going to put logs in them and wake up the next morning to a warm tent or even embers.  They keep the shelter warm and comfy while you are awake.  you are going to have to have a nice warm sleeping bag no matter what.  I sent you a PM with some good info on the cylinder stove.

[Milk River Stickman]

Thanks guys.  Steve O, you've been a big help, thanks.

Tim, I think your spot on.

Luke