I used this combo all of '23 for over 30 days from mid summer temperatures down to ~ 25F. The fuel efficiency is great, it works well in wind, the pot is an ideal size, and I like that it's aluminum so I can do some slow cooking directly in the pot if I want (though I just freezer bag cook). This spring I'm going to dremel some grooves in the base to drop the pot down (like the Firemaple) so the burner is closer to the pot's bottom. I figure this will help even more in wind and shouldn't cause any flame quenching because the PRD is designed to work that close to a pot. Care will be needed to not overheat the fins though, but that's easy to watch for. All in all a great combo. Expensive but I'm glad I sprang for it.
I hacked the olicamp hx pot as per the petrel pot slots for use with the windmaster. No boil time difference. Only benefit would be a helping hand for wind resistance. These hx pots are like magic.
@@jazjac17 I decided to make a little DIY windscreen for it instead, was only 10g so I left the dremel in the case. Good to know there's probably no boil time advantage!
I was able to score the separate Stash pot for like 25 bucks in REI's garage sale section. Planning to try it out with my Soto Windmaster for a similarly efficient setup.
Surprised there is no mention of the Petrel. With a Windmaster TriFlex it's considerably cheaper than a jetboil, and the stove and canister both nest inside the pot. The problem with the stash pot is it is quite unstable on stoves not designed for it. The Petrel has slots that make the whole thing much more secure. Only downside is if you want to carry a 230g canister, it won't fit inside the Petrel.
This was shot before the Petrel came out and we will be testing it soon and integrating into our content. Really keen on those slots, also how they lower the pot closer to flame, in addition to security. That being said, we do have a preference towards slightly larger pots than the Petrel - easier to cook in, less prone to spilling over, easier to out of, easier to clean, better for mixed 1-2p use.
@@adventure_alan_co The Petrel is actually larger volume than their marketing says it is. The volume of the Stash and the Petrel in reality is almost identical. Petrel is narrower and taller, Stash squattier.
@@ddff5242 We've since tested the petrel, and agreed it's the best value proposition and is featured in our gear lists. However, the narrower diameter base yields a slightly inferior performance compared to Stash, as it allows more heat to escape out the sides, despite the heat exchanger.
One of my favorite canister stove combos as far as wind resistance and fuel economy is the Soto Windmaster with the Fire Maple .8L XT1 kettle with heat exchanger technology. This kettle is fairly wide at 5 3/4 inches. It would be a little awkward to cook in it but for boiling water it works for me.
Thanks for the suggestion, we may have to try that! Definitely like the heat efficiency of the wider base of the kettle and of course SWM is an excellent stove. Don't love the 8.5 oz weight of the kettle, 2 oz heavier than their 1L pot, and difficult to eat out of and clean.
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I used this combo all of '23 for over 30 days from mid summer temperatures down to ~ 25F. The fuel efficiency is great, it works well in wind, the pot is an ideal size, and I like that it's aluminum so I can do some slow cooking directly in the pot if I want (though I just freezer bag cook). This spring I'm going to dremel some grooves in the base to drop the pot down (like the Firemaple) so the burner is closer to the pot's bottom. I figure this will help even more in wind and shouldn't cause any flame quenching because the PRD is designed to work that close to a pot. Care will be needed to not overheat the fins though, but that's easy to watch for. All in all a great combo. Expensive but I'm glad I sprang for it.
Nice! Great combo huh! Let us know how the hacked version does, been thinking about trying it
I hacked the olicamp hx pot as per the petrel pot slots for use with the windmaster. No boil time difference. Only benefit would be a helping hand for wind resistance. These hx pots are like magic.
@@jazjac17 I decided to make a little DIY windscreen for it instead, was only 10g so I left the dremel in the case. Good to know there's probably no boil time advantage!
I was able to score the separate Stash pot for like 25 bucks in REI's garage sale section. Planning to try it out with my Soto Windmaster for a similarly efficient setup.
What a come up! You'll have great results combining those two. Very nice system.
Surprised there is no mention of the Petrel. With a Windmaster TriFlex it's considerably cheaper than a jetboil, and the stove and canister both nest inside the pot. The problem with the stash pot is it is quite unstable on stoves not designed for it. The Petrel has slots that make the whole thing much more secure. Only downside is if you want to carry a 230g canister, it won't fit inside the Petrel.
This was shot before the Petrel came out and we will be testing it soon and integrating into our content. Really keen on those slots, also how they lower the pot closer to flame, in addition to security. That being said, we do have a preference towards slightly larger pots than the Petrel - easier to cook in, less prone to spilling over, easier to out of, easier to clean, better for mixed 1-2p use.
@@adventure_alan_co The Petrel is actually larger volume than their marketing says it is. The volume of the Stash and the Petrel in reality is almost identical. Petrel is narrower and taller, Stash squattier.
I second the petrel. Hands down best bang for the buck
@@ddff5242 We've since tested the petrel, and agreed it's the best value proposition and is featured in our gear lists. However, the narrower diameter base yields a slightly inferior performance compared to Stash, as it allows more heat to escape out the sides, despite the heat exchanger.
One of my favorite canister stove combos as far as wind resistance and fuel economy is the Soto Windmaster with the Fire Maple .8L XT1 kettle with heat exchanger technology. This kettle is fairly wide at 5 3/4 inches. It would be a little awkward to cook in it but for boiling water it works for me.
Thanks for the suggestion, we may have to try that! Definitely like the heat efficiency of the wider base of the kettle and of course SWM is an excellent stove. Don't love the 8.5 oz weight of the kettle, 2 oz heavier than their 1L pot, and difficult to eat out of and clean.
Thanks Alan, like your reviews. I only do day hikes now so weight is not a big issue for me.
Curious if you tried the Pocket Rocket Deluxe with the Reactor pot?
So what's the best configuration that can do high BTU but also SIMMER?
This from a guy with a zip collar and a button collar! That 200 smackers is nothing.
The pocket rocket deluxe is soooooo good.
So good!
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