UPDATE 27 November 2014: I've added two videos that demonstrate lighting the Windburner with a firesteel in windy conditions. See my Wind Testing post.
1. Firesteel
First, I tried a firesteel.
A firesteel from Light My Fire |
OK, so what about lighting stoves? Well, it works well on some, but it's a bit harder on others. The trick usually is to strike from directly above. I tried it on the new Windburner, and...
The rim around the Windburner's burner and the wide head are ideal for lighting with a firesteel. |
The MSR Windburner in operation |
Next, I thought I'd try a handheld piezoelectric ignition.
Hand held piezoelectric ignitions from Kovea (top) and MSR (bottom) |
So, nothing earth shattering here, but it's nice to know what your options are. I know many people like having a firesteel along, so it's nice to know that a fire steel works really, really well on a Windburner.
There you have it. All in a day's work here at Adventures in Stoving.
Thank you for joining me,
HJ
MSR Windburner Posts
- "First Look" Report
- Trail Report #1
- Hanging Kit I
- Lighting the Windburner
- Wind Testing
- Coffee Press
- Hanging Kit II
- MSR Windburner – Three Things to Note
- Cooking Ability
- Final, Completed Review
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Will the firesteel fit inside the windboiler when all packed up?
ReplyDeleteHi, Andy,
DeleteYes it will. I had no problem getting mine inside.
HJ
I too wanted to light my WindBurner with a handheld piezoelectric. If a piezoelectric is all you have there is a trick. Open the valve and turn the stove upside down. Click sparks near the burner surface keeping your hand to the side of the stove. A large volume of gas will mix with air and make a poof once ignited. Immediately turn the stove upright.
ReplyDeleteWell, now the stove is lit. Any nearby hair or clothing will also be singed. But, the stove is lit :)
Lol. Well, that ought to do it. I'm not sure that would be recommended by the manufacturer or the Health and Safety Administration!
DeleteI found a fire steel, matches, or a butane lighter to be the best methods, but it's good to know that a piezoelectric ignition can be used in a pinch.
HJ