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I've seen this used by the British military as part of their kit for cooking and I also saw this one sale at BCB.

It's called the Crusader Cooking system. It consists of a Crusader cooking unit, Crusader Cup, cup lid and holder, Nato water bottle and cup and it all nestles nicely into a net package that fits into a pouch that has a clip for your belt.

It uses a gel packet for fuel but, it can also use fuel tabs, or anything else that burns.


Anybody ever use one?

You mean something like this:

From: http://www.readytoleave.com/Eating-and- ... it/details



or this from: http://www.survival-school.org/Default. ... ductID=225

That looks like a nice system. At 41 Pounds, though, it is a bit prciey. For that kind of money, I'd get a Kelly Kettle first. Cheaper Than Dirt had a volcano cooker for less than $20 a while back. I got two of those whne they had them. They work well. I do not know if they are still available from them, or not.

Lifesaver wrote:That looks like a nice system. At 41 Pounds, though, it is a bit prciey. For that kind of money, I'd get a Kelly Kettle first. Cheaper Than Dirt had a volcano cooker for less than $20 a while back. I got two of those whne they had them. They work well. I do not know if they are still available from them, or not.

Yeah this kit costs about 100 dollars with shipping in the states but, I think I would prefer (if this kit was for single person use) this kit over the kettle or volcano cooker just because of it's portability.

And yes exactly KMAN!!!!

looks nice ,but pricey ...You can find similar kits in surplus stores ,from european countries. The swedish have one similar, cheaper....

I use a Dual Fuel Coleman myself, but if you are seeking a less expensive choice, I recommend this;

http://royrobinson.homestead.com/Cat_Stove.html

Never used it, I'm afraid. Nice-looking modular system, but isn't it really just an incremental refinement of the hexamine stove and canteen cup? In particular, the cup looks very similar to the 1944 pattern cup. Talk about 'back to the future'!

Go to www.bestglide.com and check under food prep and storage.
They sell it, kind of pricey...$45 for the silver metallic and almost $50 for the tactical black, both have the pouch included... wow!!!!

Check for the swedish system...more cheaper in surplus!!1

I bought one of these sets last year and used it on an extended backpacking trip with the Boy Scouts.

It works well, but is expensive and a tad heavy for my tastes. In my experience, it works better than the traditional folding "Tommy Cooker" (captures & chimneys heat better, and resists wind better), but not as well as a US canteen cup stand.

Best fuel was the British-issue hexamine block (brand name "Caridook"), followed by the US issue trioxane bar and Coghlans solid-fuel heat tablets, in that order. Worst results were obtained with the new Greenheat gel. The manufacturer claims it is "environmentally friendly" and "a renewable heat source." It's basically thickened wood alcohol, and may be on issue with the British military forces any day now.