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Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail Stove
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Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail Stove

Item # 636832

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This stove brings ease of use and an adjustable flame to backcountry and high-altitude cooking; great for the outdoor chef!

  • Runs on Primus LP butane/propane cartridges which burn clean, won't spill and have a low freezing point—good for high-altitude cooking
  • Sturdy, lightweight, simple construction will appeal to the weight-conscious adventurer
  • Flame is adjustable for simmering, boiling or anything in between—just like your stove at home
  • Stove assembly attaches quickly and easily to the fuel cartridge, sold separately
  • Stove accepts any canister with female Lindel valve, including MSR, Primus, Snow Peak and Brunton canisters in various sizes and fuel formulas
  • Fuel canisters sold separately
  • Weight includes stove, not the canister

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

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Item 636832

This item contains hazardous or flammable materials and is restricted to surface shipping only. Cannot be sent to Alaska, Hawaii, APO, FPO or international addresses.

Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail Stove Specs

Specification

Description

Suggested useBackpacking
Weight (without fuel)8 ounces
Dimensions5 x 5 x 2.25 inches
Fuel70% butane/20%propane/10% isobutane
Average boil time3 min. 28 sec.
Burn time (max flame)50 min. 42 sec.
Water boiled per 100g fuel6.8 liters
Ease of operationExcellent
Cold weather useFair
Stove stabilityExcellent
Pot stabilityExcellent
Ability to simmerExcellent

Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail Stove Customer Reviews

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Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail Stove
 
4.3

(based on 31 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to light (28)
  • Great temperature control (26)
  • Lightweight (22)
  • Powerful (20)
  • Compact (18)

Cons

  • Poor temperature control (3)
  • Unstable (3)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (28)
  • Hiking (21)
  • Car camping (17)
  • High altitude (6)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (20), Casual adventurer (10)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist (13), Comfort driven (9)

Reviewed by 31 customers

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May

23

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Great stove, great price

By Big Justin

from Boise Idaho

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy to Light
  • Great temperature control
  • Lightweight
  • Powerful

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping
    • Hiking

    Comments about Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail Stove:

    I camp with two other people out of a small Subaru, so space is an issue, but not so much as a back packer. I bought two of these stoves instead of a two burner coleman style stove. They have more than enough output for my needs.The flame has a wide spread and they are heavy duty enough that I am comfortable placing a 14" x 10" steel griddle across two of them for cooking pancakes, bacon and eggs. When cooking with a griddle I barely turn them on, which is plenty, so I am not going through a ton of fuel. I also use them with my 2.5 and 1.5 liter GSI pans, which are fairly wide bottomed.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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    Nov

    25

    2007

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great Performer

    By Sawtooth Sam

    from Buffalo River Region, Arkansas

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy to Light
    • Great temperature control
    • Lightweight
    • Powerful

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Hiking

      Comments about Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail Stove:

      Used on a recent hiking/camping trip at Redfish Lake in Idaho. Cooked all meals and drinks for two people over three days. Worked flawless. Great temp control and didn't even use over half of a large can of fuel. If windy, build a little rock barrier and no problems. Well worth the few dollars. I prefer it over my Primus Multifuel and MSR Whisperlite.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      10

      2008

      (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Good Little Stove

      By biker23

      from Anchorage, AK

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Lightweight
      • Stable

      Cons

      • Difficult to Clean
      • Difficult to Light
      • Poor temperature control

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Hiking

      Comments about Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail Stove:

      I like this stove it seems to do everything I ask it to do... performance is shaky in cold weather i.e. (35-45 F) a couple of times I wasn't sure if the stove lit since it's so quiet. the stove part started to change color somewhat to yellowish. I take two now on tours just in case one fails I have a backup... these are so lightweight and the power is ok for the size, just make sure you cover it from the wind it goes out easy!

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      10

      2008

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Worth more than the price

      By Trike tourer

      from Northern California

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy to Light
      • Great temperature control
      • Powerful
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Bicycle touring
        • Power outage cooking

        Comments about Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail Stove:

        This little stove is so simple it's almost hard to believe. I've owned it for about 6 months now, and have used it many times.

        I couldn't tell any difference when I had to use an off-brand fuel I bought in one of those we-have-everything stores. It's really convenient being able to use any canister that will attach to the stove. The medium sized canisters seem to last so much longer than the small ones, I havn't bought a small one since I first used the stove.

        I would have rated it a 5 if it were a little smaller or lighter, but then I guess it wouldn't be as good in some other area.

        The flame is so adjustable, it can be easily adjusted low enough to keep coffee water hot, but not boil the water away.

        And, you can't beat the price!

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        May

        20

        2008

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Good Little Stove

        By ShoreviewSwede

        from Minnesota

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Great temperature control
        • Powerful
        • Stable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hiking

          Comments about Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail Stove:

          What a nice stove for the money. Cannot go wrong with it.

          It's grill and flame is a bit wider than more backpacking stoves, which was great when using a skillet; the flame distributes nicely.

          If all you cook with is a narrow cup/kettle... then this flame might be a bit wide for you. The flame hits right at the outside of my tiny kettle.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          28

          2007

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Easy, reliable

          By Chelle

          from Northshore, Minnesota

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking

            Comments about Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail Stove:

            Perfect reliable stove for backcountry backpacking. Never had trouble lighting it. Boils water under 3 minutes.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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            Nov

            25

            2008

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Nice stove

            By sonoma15

            from Kent, Oh

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Car Camping
              • High Altitude
              • Hiking

              Comments about Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail Stove:

              Really nice stove. The neck unscrews and stove lays flat. Won't take any spce at all. I'v used mine a ton.
              Just watch your pots. Mines tends to slite around a lot while on the stove

              • Gift:
              • No
              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Minimalist

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Apr

              22

              2008

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Simple cheap stove that works

              By Haris

              from Chicagoland

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

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

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Car Camping
                • Hiking

                Comments about Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail Stove:

                There is not much to say about this stove--it is very simple and it works. It is not the lightest, not the most stable, etc. but it probably is the cheapest and I can't justify spending more for a stove when this one does all need it to do.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                Feb

                19

                2008

                (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                3.0

                Good cooker

                By Firefighter 17 the Backpacker

                from FT Hood, Texas

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Compact
                • Easy To Clean
                • Easy to Light
                • Lightweight
                • Powerful
                • Stable

                Cons

                • Poor temperature control

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Car Camping
                • Hiking

                Comments about Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail Stove:

                Nice and lite though temperature control was difficult, handled well in the wind and cold, Thought it could be wider. Though good quick cooker especially for the price.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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                Sep

                17

                2007

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Unbeatable performance - and price!

                By Weekend Warrior

                from Seattle, WA

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                Site Member

                Pros

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

                Cons

                • None

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Hiking

                Comments about Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail Stove:

                This stove has always done everything we've asked of it, and done it well. Unlike its fancy (i.e. pricey) competition, this is a no-frills get-the-job-done-right type of stove. You hook up the fuel, light the stove, cook your food, and get right to the eating part. It may never be the flashy and gadgety "talk of the campfire", so to speak, but this underdog deserves fair recognition for its reliability and performance. I never hit the trail without it.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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