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This appears to be a good buy. It's one of a few stoves that can operate with almost all fuel types including isobutane canisters when using the appropriate jet to optimize the burn / efficiency -- which in turn reduces soot buildup. The optional add-on kit appears to have all the required jets. Additionally, I've read that the silencer feature may help keep the jet clear from carbon buildup. To answer a question below, I've used Colemen fuel in an MSR whisperlite to melt snow with no problems. The MSR whisperlite universal would be my ideal stove if only the pot supports were a little closer together. All together, this stove + pump is slightly heaver than the whisperlite universal system. Currently, the stove is more expensive on Amazon.
For those interested in a review from the backpacking community: https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/105687/
Finally, the optimus nova / polaris also use a leather cup inside the pump. I'm not entirely sure why outdoorgearlab gave this stove such a negative review because the pump cup can be fixed by literally unscrewing the pump handle and making a quick adjustment -- no tools required. Granted, I agree that a rubber pump cup like those in the MSR pumps would be more reliable. Still, the almost all aluminum construction will help prevent stripped screws and accidental breakage over an all plastic pump in cold weather. Guess I'll have to get one in hand to see what the fuss is all about.
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