What have you bought?

Foxster

Section Hiker
Soto Windmaster
I've tried a few and this is the best small gas stove by far.

I have no idea why people rave over Pocket Rockets because when used outside (as opposed to inside where quite a few YouTube stove comparisons are done) the Windmaster boils water much quicker and so with less gas. In most conditions you can save weight too by not needing to bring a windshield along.

Update: Just realised I got this wrong. I used to use a Windmaster but found the pot stand arms too fiddly and its actually a Soto Amicus with Stealth Igniter that I use now. It has the same windproof burner though.
 
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I've tried a few and this is the best small gas stove by far.

I have no idea why people rave over Pocket Rockets because when used outside (as opposed to inside where quite a few YouTube stove comparisons are done) the Windmaster boils water much quicker and so with less gas. In most conditions you can save weight too by not needing to bring a windshield along.
Just a long established brand I reckon. People fearful of change perhaps? Everyone I know that changed to Soto (Amicus user here as well) is not going back-same for Evernew Ti stuff for me-once tried....
 

Charlie83

Thru Hiker
Ideal for crime scenes to "leave no trace" :cautious::D

Some new Heavy duty Overshoes to try out, £0.99 from eBay, 20g. Uppers are a Tyvek type material while the soles are a moulded plastic, a bit big for my size 40 feet in just sock but are good fit over the WM down socks in the bothy or for a quick step outside the bothy/ tent (saves the messing about putting boots back on).
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TinTin

Thru Hiker
Hi, where did you buy it from, and how how long was delivery time?
Thanks.
I bought mine from AliExpress but got stung for VAT and Royal mail handling charge. Worked out at about £27.50 each. Ordered them on November 12th, paid duty on 29th.

They are about £35 in UK. Without import duties mine would have been £22. I think that if you order one you might get lucky and not have to pay anything at this end but it is not guaranteed.
 

TinTin

Thru Hiker
Jamaican Peanut Porridge $3.99 x 5 $19.95
West Memphis Grits Soufflé $4.49 x 5 $22.45
'The Big Easy' Gumbo $7.49 x 12 $89.88
Shepherd's Cottage Pie $10.49 x 9 $94.41
Dottie's Chicken & Dumplings $6.49 x 12 $77.88
Tuscan Beef Stew $10.49 x 10 $104.90
Austintacious Tortilla Soup $5.99 x 6 $35.94
Texas State Fair Chili $7.49 x 12 $89.88
Lemon Cheesecake Gingersnap Crust $4.49 x 3 $13.47
Hickory Smoked Sum Sausage $9.99 x 2 $19.98

Subtotal:
$568.74
Coupon saving (OUTDOORSTUDENTS):$56.89 :)
Discounted Subtotal:$511.85
Shipping Cost:$131.55 :(

Total:$643.40 :eek:
That's Christmas sorted then. :wacky:
 

TinTin

Thru Hiker
i got mine from this shop when it was £22.86 inc PP, took 12 days, no customs charges.
I've never been charged customs on Ali gear.
When I get charged seems to be random. You are supposed to be charged VAT if the value of the goods and delivery exceeds £15. I think that some Ali vendors are wise to this and put $10 value on the paperwork. I've not been charged when things have a higher value though sometimes. The real killer is the £8 charge made by Royal Mail when the charge is only small.
 

Odd Man

Thru Hiker
I bought mine from AliExpress but got stung for VAT and Royal mail handling charge. Worked out at about £27.50 each. Ordered them on November 12th, paid duty on 29th.

They are about £35 in UK. Without import duties mine would have been £22. I think that if you order one you might get lucky and not have to pay anything at this end but it is not guaranteed.

My Toaks pot was over £23 but got through without duties.
 

Odd Man

Thru Hiker
Got back from London, gawd, I hate the tube... had this pile waiting for me.

Out of date sugar free protein bars, 4 boxes for £28, making it .60p/bar
Cam Honan's book, £10 from Ebay
Seal Seaming tape, guy line from Ebay
Canister stand from AE
Lighters and backup water tabs from Amazon

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