Gear Review: Olicamp Xcelerator and XTS Pot

The Olicamp Xcelerator stove and Olicamp XTS pot are featured on Gearist.com.

Choose the Right Stove

Choosing the right stove for camping and backpacking can be more complex than finding the right pair of running shoes. Instead of fretting about pronation and arch support, you have to worry about BTUs, boil time, fuel type and consumption, burner style, weight, size, and ignition. Why so many options? Can’t the world live with just one stove? NO!

Backpackers need a stove that is light and efficient. Alpinists need something that will fire up at full power within seconds. Car-campers usually need a stove that will cook larger quantities. Some people demand a stove with a built-in igniter, while others don’t want the extra weight and bulk. Personal preference or limited pack space may even demand a self-containing stove and cook set. Then there are those that rely heavily on the fact that their stove is windproof.