My dad gave me his 530 backpacking stove he received as a present right after the war. Replaced the cap filled it up and brought it snowshoeing. Melted snow sooo fast. Started instantly. Way better than gas canister stoves I used before.
Previous poster complained about being useless...
I went with Springbar Family traveller 7 this spring and am not disappointed. We sleep 6 in it with room for bags.
The good:
-big, roomy, kids can bounce off the walls. Good on rainy days.
-durable and replacement parts.
-super easy to setup if you have a good hammer and tough pegs. Way...