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Tackle Review: Trekmates Ultra-Compact Fireball Stove PZ
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Written by Julian Grattidge
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Friday, 13 May 2011 13:46
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Up until late last year I had a little Coleman gas stove that had lasted me for years. It was nothing fancy, but that's how I liked it - lightweight, simple and effective. After probably ten years of faultless service however, it started to play up last December, so in a timely fashion I started to look around for a new companion I could casually drop onto a Christmas list!
The first thing I noticed was how much a simple gas stove costs these days, especially one with an angling brand on it - not a chance! After a bit of research I settled on the Trekmates Ultra-Compact Fireball Stove PZ from OutdoorGear, which seemingly ticked all the boxes; extremely lightweight, robust and durable - time would tell. Delivery and service was spot on, and I was soon opening up my new brew maker. First impressions were mixed; it was certainly small and lightweight - I just wasn't sure how much heat it would kick out for precisely that reason!
A week after the ice had thawed on the lakes I was eager to get out for an overnighter on the Meadows. I was a little apprehensive about how my new stove would perform, but my fears were totally unfounded - it was fantastic! I fish open-fronted in the bivvy all year round, and this little beauty not only fired up the kettle in record time, but also kicked out more than enough heat to warm me and my surrounding area - despite the thick frost which lay all around me at first light - perfect.
It's an absolute synch to use, it takes any standard gas canister and the built in ignition system means there are no matches required - just turn the gas and press the button, and the easy grip control to adjust gas flow is extremely precise allowing real ease of use so it's great for delicate cooking. The three bar folding arms flip inwards when packing down so it takes up zero space in your holdall (packed dimensions H10.5 x W6.25 x D6.25cm) and it comes supplied in a plastic heavy duty two piece safety case to keep it secure during transit - what more could you ask for?
Weighing in at just 138g, it's a truly lightweight stove with heavyweight performance. I'm absolutely delighted with mine, not least because it cost half as much as many other stoves with comparable features. RRP for the Trekmates Ultra-Compact Fireball Stove PZ stove is £24.99, though at the time of publishing, Outdoorgear are doing it at just £15.51 - an absolute steal.
Available From: Outdoorgear
Price (at time of publishing): £15.51
Julian Grattidge
May 2011