I have had my Feather 400 stove for well over 20 years now and use it regularly. Never an issue. I bought the service kit for it when I bought the stove. I still carry it with me every trip but have never needed it. Yes it is heavy, but is most certainly IS a backpacking stove. I carry it on every trip, some as long as 14 days. The weight is made up for in terms of durability and reliability. I can't count how many times my friends have been let don by their whisper lites and other "backpacking stoves"

Well I bought my Peak 400A in 1988 . Never let me down 22 year's of loyal service ..this morning preparing for my ten day canot trip ..I full it , pump it and light it ..start like a new one ..robust and portable ..good choice ..still ..even today
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Since I'm a Boyscout with Troop 260, I picked up this little slice of heaven from an outdoor store called Andy and Backs Outdoor Adventure in Portland Oregon for $20.00 used. Even though it was used it was in great condition and still works like new. It is a tiny bit bulky, but how good it works makes up for it! I would recommend this for anyone that is just starting camping or is already an avid camper, and is also recommended for new Scouts and cold weather camping but make sure you have preheating paste!

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This is my second portable white gas stove after I bought my first one up North (a Coleman Sportster 508 w/ case) about 7 years ago. While 508 has given me a bit of trouble over the years (leaky checkvalve inside the air pump bore, bad mating surface on the valve-generator mating surface causing leaks, etc.) since then I have replaced all the faulty parts and it works fine. The reason why I bought another white gas stove is that it fits my backpack side pocket w/ ease.While both 508 and Feather series both share the same common flow control valve, for some reason my featherweight stove seems to adjust to simmer very well (better than my 508). It has served me well for the last 2 years and it hasn't failed me so far. Love it! Unless weight is the ultimate concern(I sometimes do high-altitude hikings) which I then switch to using Peak1 propane stove/Primus Yellowstone litetrail propane stove w/ Isobutane cans, otherwise white gas is the only way to go for it's economical and very efficient.

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This is a great stove. I've had mine now for about 10 years and it's worked great.

Great stove for 1-4 night backpacking trips. A little heavy but the price was right and it has great features that hardly ever break. I can make things on the trail that I would usaully eat at home. Great for pancakes. Very high quality.

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Great stove for 1-4 night backpacking trips. A little heavy but the price was right and it has great features that hardly ever break. I can make things on the trail that I would usaully eat at home. Great for pancakes. Very high quality.

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For the price ($40), you can''t go wrong with this stove. It is a little bulky and heavy, but it is nonetheless solid and consistent. So if weight is not too much of a consideration, I highly recommend this stove. It is easy to use, easy to maintenance, and has been consistent in all conditions. My only complaint is that the generator is a little flimsy. I had to replace mine. I called the Coleman company and they sent me a new one for a reasonable amount ($12).

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Stove is not really a backpacking stove as other reviewers have said. If weight isn''t an issue, this is the best stove. fully adjustable flame height. It''s almost as though you have brought a burner from your stove at home. I take it on canoe trips, and don''t mind the weight much. Making pancakes in the morning is a snap for me, while my friend who owns an MSR always burns his. MSR is nice for weight considerations. But it only has an on and off switch. If you''re simply boiling water and weight is a problem, MSR is the way to go. If you enjoy your food not burnt, and don''t mind a little extra weight, this stove rocks.

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I have had my Peak 1 Feather 442 (the one that burns white gas and gasoline) for many years now, and it has been very reliable. I bought mine when I first started getting into backpacking. The flame control is one of the best around. Since I now mainly eat dehydrated foods on the trail, the flame control isn't as important (I pretty much only use the stove to boil water). It is a heavy stove, and like the other reviewer said, probably better suited for canoe or kayak trips. For whatever reason, I can never get all of the fuel out of it after a trip (I always hear some shaking around inside). Although it hasn't caused any clogging problems yet, it may be a problem for some people.

The one big advantage of this stove is that you don't have to prime it. I own a MSR stove, and while it always fires up, the priming process is a pain in the a** when it is cold out and your fingers are numb. The big disadvantage is the weight. Overall though, it is a good buy.

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