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Primus TechnoTrail II Stove with Piezo Igniter

Primus TechnoTrail II Stove with Piezo Igniter

Item # 737214
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Primus® TechnoTrail II Stove is self-igniting, weighs in at under seven ounces and is offered at a nice price!

  • Push-button piezo ignition keeps you from worrying about wet matches and keeps your hand well away from the flame
  • With Primus butane/propane/isobutane canisters, there's no pumping or priming required—just turn the valve, light and start cooking
  • Easy-to-deploy, notched supports help stabilize pots, a plus when a completely level surface can't be found
  • Precise flame control adjusts from maximum flame, for boiling water and melting snow, down to a simmer for the backcountry gourmet cook
  • Stove folds down to 3 x 2.7 x 2.5 in. for compact storage
  • Compatible with Primus®, Optimus® and MSR® butane fuel canisters, all sold separately

Please note: We may not ship stoves to addresses in Japan or Korea.

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Item 737214

Primus TechnoTrail II Stove with Piezo Igniter Specs

Specification

Description

Suggested useBackpacking
Weight (without fuel)6.8 ounces
Dimensions2.5 x 2.4 x 2.2 inches
FuelPropane/butane/isobutane
Average boil time3 min. 50 sec.
Burn time (max flame)27 minutes
Water boiled per 100g fuel7.06 liters
Ease of operationExcellent
Cold weather useFair
Stove stabilityExcellent
Pot stabilityExcellent
Ability to simmerExcellent

Primus TechnoTrail II Stove with Piezo Igniter Customer Reviews

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Primus TechnoTrail II Stove with Piezo Igniter
 
4.7

(based on 11 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to light (11)
  • Lightweight (10)
  • Great temperature control (7)
  • Easy to clean (6)
  • Powerful (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (11)
    • Hiking (8)
    • Car camping (5)
    • High altitude (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (8), Casual/ recreational (5)

    Reviewed by 11 customers

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    Dec

    7

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Excellent Summer Stove

    By JRS

    from Anchorage, AK

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy to Light

    Cons

    • Air taxis won't take fuel
    • Unreliable below freezing

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Hiking

    Comments about Primus TechnoTrail II Stove with Piezo Igniter:

    I own 5 stoves, and this is the one I use most. It is all about convenience. In group situations, I am always cooking before my friends get their stoves assembled, primed, and started.
    The only disadvantages are that air taxi operators, who will carry white gas and kerosene, will not accept pressurized butane. This required a last minute stove and fuel change on a trip to the Brooks Range last year. Also, below freezing, the fuel canisters loose pressure and the gaskets can occasionally lose their seal and leak overnight, leaving you with a cold breakfast.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    13

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Love this little stove

    By Ghost who walks

    from Cary, NC

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Easily packed
    • Easy To Clean
    • Easy to Light
    • Great temperature control
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping

      Comments about Primus TechnoTrail II Stove with Piezo Igniter:

      I had a multi-fuel stove before buying this one. The difference is amazing. Sets up quickly, and love that piezo igniter. I used to leave the old stove running when not cooking just because it was such a pain to relight. Now I don't hesitate to turn it off as soon as my water heats because it's so easy to turn it back on when I need it again. The gas canisters are more expensive, but I figure I save on not burning fuel in between heating needs. The stove folds up into such a small package that it can be stored inside a drinking cup. Good value for the price.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      31

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Reliable!

      By backpackr

      from Birmingham, AL

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Easy To Clean
      • Easy to Light
      • Great temperature control
      • Lightweight
      • Powerful

      Cons

      • Unstable

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Hiking

      Comments about Primus TechnoTrail II Stove with Piezo Igniter:

      I have never had a problem with this stove. Lights first time, everytime, even in strong winds. Boils water FAST! A little unstable if you can't find a good level spot.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      18

      2007

       
      5.0

      Steady Eddie

      By Rob on the trail

      from Dallas, TX

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy To Clean
      • Easy to Light
      • Great temperature control
      • Lightweight
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • High Altitude
        • Hiking

        Comments about Primus TechnoTrail II Stove with Piezo Igniter:

        I've used the Techno Trail II in the Rocky Mountains, Ozarks,Ouachita National Forest, and in other wilderness areas. I've used it during thunderstorms and in snow. It always lights the first time. It is easy to pack and so small that I always doublecheck to ensure that I have packed it and not left it at home! Water boils quickly. I don't have a single complaint.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Oct

        10

        2007

         
        5.0

        Very Dependable

        By Robo6

        from Meridian, Idaho

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy To Clean
        • Easy to Light
        • Great temperature control
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hiking

          Comments about Primus TechnoTrail II Stove with Piezo Igniter:

          Several years ago when I bought this stove from [...], it was recommended by Backpacker Magazine. Since then I have used this stove on many Backpacking trips. It sets up fast. No messing around with liquid fuel...just screw on a canister. Lights very easily and burns hot. Has never let me down.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Oct

          1

          2007

           
          5.0

          Perfect Stove

          By jon the fisherman

          from Hilo, HI

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Easy To Clean
          • Easy to Light
          • Great temperature control
          • Lightweight
          • Powerful
          • Stable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Car Camping
            • High Altitude
            • Hiking

            Comments about Primus TechnoTrail II Stove with Piezo Igniter:

            I've used this stove on numerous occasions and it works like a charm. It's so small and light, sometimes I forget where it is in my backpack. The piezo igniter always lites the stove each time.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Sep

            12

            2007

             
            5.0

            Go with the piezo

            By SKrash

            from Mount Vernon, VA

            About Me Backpacker, Traveler

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Air transportable
            • Easy to Light
            • Great temperature control
            • Instant on
            • Lightweight
            • Powerful

            Cons

            • None

            Best Uses

            • Air destinations
            • Backpacking
            • Motorcycle camping

            Comments about Primus TechnoTrail II Stove with Piezo Igniter:

            As far as I can tell, the TSA doesn't like liquid fuel stoves that have been used. So if you travel by air to your hiking destination, it seems the solution is to use a gas/butane stove and buy the cannister when you arrive at your destination.

            My Primus will heat the 2+ cups of water to make a freeze dried meal in only a few minutes and with the piezo igniter, it's so easy to restart that you aren't tempted to keep it on like you would with the old Coleman white gas stove.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Sep

            12

            2007

             
            5.0

            Good Things come in Small Packages

            By Sonic Vibration

            from CA

            About Me Avid Adventurer, Mountaineer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Easy To Clean
            • Easy to Light
            • Great temperature control
            • Lightweight
            • Powerful

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • High Altitude
              • Hiking

              Comments about Primus TechnoTrail II Stove with Piezo Igniter:

              perfect little stove. Easy and quick to set up and weighs almost nothing. The electric igniter makes it super easy to use and get started. Perfect for a backpacking meal at the end of the day, or a hot cup of tea on a cold snowy adventure. This little stove and its warmth has kept me going on the coldest backcountry days.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Sep

              8

              2007

               
              5.0

              I love this stove!

              By Sammy-I-am

              from Raleigh, NC

              About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Easy to Light
              • Lightweight
              • Powerful

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Car Camping

                Comments about Primus TechnoTrail II Stove with Piezo Igniter:

                One of my best purchases! Extremely compact; easily fits in cups/pots for protected transport. Lights easily; very easy to use and very reliable.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Sep

                6

                2007

                 
                4.0

                compact and simple

                By thegogirl

                from georgia

                About Me Casual/ Recreational, Rockclimbing camper

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Easy to Light
                • Lightweight
                • Quick for cooking
                • Simple setup
                • Super compact

                Cons

                • For small size pots
                • Unstable

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Hiking

                Comments about Primus TechnoTrail II Stove with Piezo Igniter:

                the stove is simple, compact and sweetly easy to set up quickly.It boils water or heats veggies in no time; but pots/pans must be small enough for the limited space and balance. 20oz of water for a mug in a saucepan is about what it can handle, but does the job reliably well.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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