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Streamdancer's Review of Primus Omni Lite Ti with Fuel Bottle
I enjoy camping and backpacking stoves . . . liquid fuel in particular. I own a number of the various stove brands, including, MSR, Optimus, Jetboil, Soto, Coleman and Svea. While I had been aware of Primus, I was satisfied with the range of stoves I had, and hadn't seen where any of Primus' attributes were something I needed. Then I saw and Omnifuel being used in a YouTube video promoting an adventure motorcycle. And that's when I fell done the rabbit hole. Many YouTube videos, and websites and reviews later, I decided the OmniLite Ti was the stove I "needed."
Yes, it could be a little fiddly without a self-cleaning jet, but I expect to be using white gas or canister gas, so not a big deal for me. I heard about some problems with the pump, but, so far (10 uses), it's working just fine. I prefer a leather pump cup, but appreciate that it needs lubrication from time to time. As a matter of fact, the first thing I did after opening the Primus box with the stove and other bits, was to lubricate the pump cup. One reviewer complained about the way the pump screwed into the fuel bottle. That's just part of the Ergo pump design so that the fuel pickup tube can be straight, but will naturally go to the bottom of the bottle (as it lays flat in the "On" position). And also the reason you can flip the fuel bottle to the "Off" position and it will purge the fuel line with air. Another major plus is the Lindal valve-type connection for the pump and fuel line. You just need to make the connection before pressuring the fuel bottle. Otherwise, you will likely have a small amount of fuel leak as you make the connection. Optimus has an even better arrangement with an On/Off valve at the connection. However, the Optimus pump has a curved plastic fuel pickup tube . . . so, plusses and minuses with each manufacturer.
As to stove performance, it works great. I don't like the soot that raw fuel creates, so I use denatured alcohol for priming the stove. Priming takes between 30 and 45 seconds, and then bringing the throttle up slowly for full performance. Simmering is good with the burner plate; better with a silent cap (offered by Primus or 3rd party providers). Fuel economy seems quite good and is probably tops as compared with my other liquid fuel (white gas) stoves. The pot supports are very secure.
Design and build quality are top notch. Having seen a review concerning a fuel leak at a braised joint in the stove body, I paid particular attention to this area of the stove and found no flaws (whether visually or with respect to performance). I am very pleased with the OmniLite and happy to recommend it to others.
Yes, it could be a little fiddly without a self-cleaning jet, but I expect to be using white gas or canister gas, so not a big deal for me. I heard about some problems with the pump, but, so far (10 uses), it's working just fine. I prefer a leather pump cup, but appreciate that it needs lubrication from time to time. As a matter of fact, the first thing I did after opening the Primus box with the stove and other bits, was to lubricate the pump cup. One reviewer complained about the way the pump screwed into the fuel bottle. That's just part of the Ergo pump design so that the fuel pickup tube can be straight, but will naturally go to the bottom of the bottle (as it lays flat in the "On" position). And also the reason you can flip the fuel bottle to the "Off" position and it will purge the fuel line with air. Another major plus is the Lindal valve-type connection for the pump and fuel line. You just need to make the connection before pressuring the fuel bottle. Otherwise, you will likely have a small amount of fuel leak as you make the connection. Optimus has an even better arrangement with an On/Off valve at the connection. However, the Optimus pump has a curved plastic fuel pickup tube . . . so, plusses and minuses with each manufacturer.
As to stove performance, it works great. I don't like the soot that raw fuel creates, so I use denatured alcohol for priming the stove. Priming takes between 30 and 45 seconds, and then bringing the throttle up slowly for full performance. Simmering is good with the burner plate; better with a silent cap (offered by Primus or 3rd party providers). Fuel economy seems quite good and is probably tops as compared with my other liquid fuel (white gas) stoves. The pot supports are very secure.
Design and build quality are top notch. Having seen a review concerning a fuel leak at a braised joint in the stove body, I paid particular attention to this area of the stove and found no flaws (whether visually or with respect to performance). I am very pleased with the OmniLite and happy to recommend it to others.
Pros:
- Light weight for a multi-fuel stove. Elegant design
Cons:
- Expensive
Would Recommend:
Yes
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