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Kovea Hydra Dual-Fuel Stove
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Kovea Hydra Dual-Fuel Stove
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The newest offering from Korean outdoor company Kovea, the Hydra multi-fuel stove is compatible with both isobutane and white gasoline—and you won’t have to change nozzles to switch between fuels. Simply flick the switch and you’re ready to go Read More
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dont_forget
4
Jun 11, 2018
Is there any benefit to this over an MSR Whisperlite Universal or International? The pricing is very similar and MSR has a great reputation. I've never heard of Kovea but that obviously doesn't mean they don't make a quality product. I'd appreciate any thoughts and insight. Thanks.
Commeatus
4
Oct 19, 2018
dont_forgetKovea is a longtime stovemaker and carries similar name recognition to MSR in other parts of the world. the benefits over the whisperlite are that the hydra is quieter, packs down substantially smaller, and does not need to change out a jet to run white gas or canister fuel. The whisperlite is somewhat easier to clean, and although you have to use a different jet for each fuel, it can burn more types. the whisperlite international needs to change a hose to burn canister fuel.
hikin_jim
251
Dec 22, 2017
Nice to see the Hydra available again. The Hydra is an innovative approach to one of the quietest stoves of its type. I wouldn't call it super light, but if you need the dual fuel (white gas, canister gas) capability, it's worth a look. It's also by far one of the most compact stoves of its class.
One of the things that seems to be true about stoves is that the quieter they are the more you have to protect them from wind. The Hydra is no exception. One needs to use a windscreen that extends no less than 75% up the sides of the pot. In other words, the height of the windscreen, at a minimum, has to be equal to the height of the stove + three quarters of the height of the pot. And that's minimum. More coverage is better, up to the top of the pot.
I have reviewed this stove if anyone were interested: https://sectionhiker.com/the-kovea-hydra-backpacking-stove/
HJ
One of the things that seems to be true about stoves is that the quieter they are the more you have to protect them from wind. The Hydra is no exception. One needs to use a windscreen that extends no less than 75% up the sides of the pot. In other words, the height of the windscreen, at a minimum, has to be equal to the height of the stove + three quarters of the height of the pot. And that's minimum. More coverage is better, up to the top of the pot.
I have reviewed this stove if anyone were interested: https://sectionhiker.com/the-kovea-hydra-backpacking-stove/
HJ
hikin_jim
251
Dec 26, 2017
I have not tried to burn alcohol in this stove. I generally will only try fuels recommended by the manufacturer in a stove. There is an issue of safety. Some materials (gaskets and such) can be degraded by alcohol. Degradation could result in a catastrophic stove failure and a visit to the Emergency Room -- or worse. One should NOT assume that seals that work with petroleum based fuels will automatically work with alcohol fuels. I counsel against experimentation with such unless you're familiar with alcohol resistant material types and equally familiar with what materials are used in a particular stove.
HJ
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hikin_jim
251
Dec 26, 2017
Well, if you're looking for a stove that can operate on both canister gas or liquid petroleum based fuels, I don't think the Milli Joule would meet your needs. The Milli Joule is canister gas only and is a relatively high end stove designed primarily for cold weather use.
If you want a dual fuel option (anister gas or liquid petroleum based fuels), then the Omni Lite Ti is a good options although the Omni Lite is a tad expensive and is a little lower powered than some. The regular Primus Omni fuel is heavier but is less expensive and more powerful.
The Whisperlite Universal at $140 is a good buy, but does not come with a fuel bottle.
Really, when you consider that this drop (of the Hydra) comes with a fuel bottle, I don't think you're going to do better for a stove that can handle both canister gas or liquid petroleum based fuels.
HJ
If you want a dual fuel option (anister gas or liquid petroleum based fuels), then the Omni Lite Ti is a good options although the Omni Lite is a tad expensive and is a little lower powered than some. The regular Primus Omni fuel is heavier but is less expensive and more powerful.
The Whisperlite Universal at $140 is a good buy, but does not come with a fuel bottle.
Really, when you consider that this drop (of the Hydra) comes with a fuel bottle, I don't think you're going to do better for a stove that can handle both canister gas or liquid petroleum based fuels.
HJ
rd04342
1
Jun 29, 2017
You have lock picking tools offered daily and now have 95 users requesting this stove so how about offering it again?
PeterK
1515
Jan 4, 2017
All of the orders have been shipped and are now on the way to you! Once tracking is available, you will receive a confirmation email with tracking information. Please allow 24-48 hours for this information to update in the courier’s system.
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PeterK
1515
Jan 3, 2017
Bulk order shipped! The vendor informed us that the group's order was picked up and is on its way to our warehouse in New Jersey. Based on the tracking provided, the order is scheduled to arrive on 1/5.
Expect another update from us on 1/10 or sooner if something comes up.
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Expect another update from us on 1/10 or sooner if something comes up.
If you have any questions, please visit our Help Center (https://massdrop.com/helpcenter).
PeterK
1515
Dec 22, 2016
Thanks again for joining this drop! We have submitted the group's order with the vendor for the Kovea Hydra Dual-Fuel Stove and they are working hard to prepare it for shipment.
As soon as the group's order is ready at the vendor's location, they will send the bulk shipment to our warehouse in New Jersey where our warehouse team will break it up into individual orders and ship them. The current estimated ship date from our warehouse is 1/5.
We will keep the group updated throughout the fulfillment process. You can expect an update from us by the end of the day Pacific Time on 1/3.
If you have any questions, please visit our Help Center (http://massdrop.com/helpcenter).
As soon as the group's order is ready at the vendor's location, they will send the bulk shipment to our warehouse in New Jersey where our warehouse team will break it up into individual orders and ship them. The current estimated ship date from our warehouse is 1/5.
We will keep the group updated throughout the fulfillment process. You can expect an update from us by the end of the day Pacific Time on 1/3.
If you have any questions, please visit our Help Center (http://massdrop.com/helpcenter).
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