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Gear of the Week | Gravity MF Stove by Primus

Gas, kerosene or gasoline? It doesn't matter!

by Lorenzo Rieg 12/22/2012
A small, lightweight stove that can use different fuels is the ideal travel companion for adventures.

Adventure is far away from everything. Real adventure is really far away from everything. And because it's adventure, it can only be planned to a limited extent. So it helps a lot if a stove can digest not only gas cartridges, but also other liquid fuels. The Gravity MF from Primus can do this and much more...

The Primus Gravity MF (note: do not confuse this with the EF version, which only works with gas cartridges - although a retrofit kit is available) is one of very few camping stoves that can burn petrol and even kerosene in addition to standard screw-in cartridges. Simply fit the appropriate mouthpiece, screw on the gas cartridge or bottle for liquid fuel, preheat briefly if using petrol or kerosene, and you're ready to go. This offers the advantages of using gas cartridges (very clean, efficient and simple), but also allows the use of petrol (or kerosene if necessary) if no gas cartridges are available, if very low temperatures are expected or if the length of the trip means that the required quantity of gas cartridges no longer fits in the backpack.

In addition, the Gravity MF is quite stable thanks to the four feet and can therefore also be used with larger pots. It comes with a foldable windbreak and is one of the lightest multifuel stoves on the market!

In practice, the stove works reliably and relatively quickly. When using gasoline, it cannot quite keep up with the "big" gasoline stoves in terms of performance, and regular maintenance is required when using regular gasoline, especially the fuel nozzle must be cleaned. It burns kerosene somewhat less readily and naturally with quite a lot of soot, so I recommend using gasoline if at all possible. If pure gasoline (e.g. Coleman Fuel, MSR White Gas, Primus Powerfuel or similar) is used, the stove produces little soot and rarely needs to be cleaned. With gas cartridges, the stove is practically maintenance-free. In addition, the use of gas is also possible at relatively low temperatures thanks to the preheating coil and the possibility of turning the cartridge over.

All in all, a really recommendable stove for all those who often use gas cartridges but do not want to do without the possibilities of liquid fuel.

Conclusion

Lightweight, powerful stove that is also suitable for larger pots. Works without complaint with (pure) gasoline, but best or cleanest with gas cartridges.

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