Which stove?

[Reflex]

Hi gang,

My goal is to use stove for light backpacking and car camping with my 6 year old. Not sure which of these can handle cooking pancakes, eggs,

Trying to decide between:

Minimo Jetboil- yes heaviest and bulkiest but I dont have to buy a pot

Esbit Stove - can it cook on a bigger pan, pancakes, eggs, etc?

Ekcity Mini stove + mini butane (similar to Pocket rocket but cheaper, on Amazon) -can it cook on a bigger pan, pancakes, eggs, etc?

http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Ultralight-Portable-Backpacking-Ignition/dp/B00B4FY8YO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1454542417&sr=8-4&keywords=mini+stove+camping

[PaulMags]

If you want one stove for backpacking and carcamping, the last stove is better choice.

Truthfully, though, I'd use the canister stove as an inexpensive, all-purpose backpacking stove, and something like a small propane stove for car camping. 

http://www.amazon.com/Texsport-Single-Burner-Propane-Stove/dp/B000P9GZSM/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&qid=1454559128&sr=8-40&keywords=propane+stove+one+burner

More stable than a backpacking canister stove and better for the more elaborate care camping type meals. And the fuel can be found anywhere.

The Jetboil may come with a pot, but it is really good for "boil and cook" type meals more rapidly. Esbit? Very light..but good for boiling water mainly and solo.

[Reflex]

Thank you! Which one is a canister stove? Like a Pocket Rocket?

[PaulMags]

Yes indeed. The pocket rocket clone use isobutane canisters that can be found in many places.   

Looks like this or similar:

https://www.google.com/search?q=isobutane+canister&espv=2&biw=1225&bih=778&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiLxcjYst3KAhUC5SYKHXwdAzMQ_AUIBygC&dpr=1

[Reflex]

Thank you.

Why pocket rocket over Esbit?

Regarding Jetboil im not so interested in how fast it boils but I like that it comes with the pot and a sort of cup. It weighs 16 oz approx, bulky

Or I can go pocket rocket +GSI Soloist which weighs 10.9 oz....

http://www.gsioutdoors.com/pinnacle-soloist.html

[PaulMags]

Esbit is very slow when it comes to boiling times and has low heat output. If you want to make eggs and pancakes, probably not the best choice.

[Reflex]

Thanks Paul. Looks like canister stove + pot + cup ends up with same weight as Minimo? (16 oz)

[toejam]

Esbits make water warm if you are patient. Excity, Pocket Rocket, Giga Power, etc., are great burners but useless without a pot/pan, which is separate quest.

I'm a regular Jetboil guy but not a fan of the Minimo. I think the Zip & Micromo are a better setup and take less room in a pack. Jetboils come with a pot stand for using a frying pan or bigger pot. My Jetboil uses half the fuel of my Giga Power.

[nathan.smith4x4]

What about an alcohol stove system? It will boil my water in about 5 to 7 minutes and if your careful you can cook the eggs and all that. If i needed to some can burn wood with them as well. I have used canisters (the msr reactor and a knock off jet boil) and they are great but don't simmer very well. With wood especially, you can get the temperature just right for cooking (after some practice) real food. 

[Reflex]

Im gonna stick to a Coleman canister that I already have (not uber ultra light but a good start) +GSI Soloist Pinnacle.

Thank you all !