Looking to acquire one of these bad boys. 1950s Primus no. 71. Gasoline, single burner. Say what you want.. but newer tech isn’t always better.
I have an MSR pocket rocket in my day bag.. hoping this will replace it. Isobutane is convenient but damn the cells are expensive.
Coleman duel fuel?
Those are absolutely great but a bit too bulky for the day bag. I keep one in my bug out boxes though.
How much smaller is the 71 vs a duel fuel single burner?
Coleman is about 3lbs and 7in by 7in. The Primus is 1.3lbs 3.7in by 3.7 in. Pretty close to half the size.
Oh geez I definitely wasn’t able to tell that it was that small!
Curious to see how it feels in hand and operation. I know the dual fuels are bullet proof from experience. Love restoring them.
Yeah they are… I got all my dad’s old duel fuels… it’s nice to have the set…
That is WILD how things have changed
What about MSR Whisperlite?
That’s a brilliant option for sure. Burns damn near anything. Loses on the vintage aesthetics though.
How does it work ? I mean I’ve see kerosene burners where you have to create pressure with a pump, is it the same ?
