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Primus EtaPower Pot - 2.1 Liter
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Primus EtaPower Pot - 2.1 Liter

Item # 754160

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Save time and money by increasing your stove's efficiency with this 2.1 liter nonstick pot.

  • Built-in heat exchanger ring on the bottom of the pot increases heat retention, thereby making your stove up to 50 percent more efficient
  • Heat exchanger ring fits on most gas and multi-fuel stoves on the market, making the pot a simple retrofit of your stove
  • Aluminum construction with titanium nonstick coating makes cooking and cleanup a breeze
  • Pot lifter and lid included

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Item 754160

Primus EtaPower Pot - 2.1 Liter Specs

Specification

Description

Weight8.8 ounces
Capacity2.1 liters
Dimensions7.2 x 4.3 inches
MaterialAluminum

Primus EtaPower Pot - 2.1 Liter Customer Reviews

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Primus EtaPower Pot - 2.1 Liter
 
3.0

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Mar

17

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Careful comparison, Primus ETA wins

By Igloo man

from S.F. Bay Area (East Bay)

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

  • Compact
  • Durable
  • Easy To Clean

Cons

  • Lid doesn't double as pan

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Car Camping
  • High Altitude
  • Hiking

Comments about Primus EtaPower Pot - 2.1 Liter:

I own this pot, Primus ETA(2.1L), a JetBoil (1.5 L), and GSI Hard Anodized Xtreme(2L) (Now sold as REI Campware). All 3 pots share nearly the same exact bottom diameter which is a critical part of pot efficiency, especially in any comparison of a special feature like the built-in heat exchanger that the Primus and the Jetboil share. All 3 pots are also made of aluminum and are non-stick coated.
PHYSICAL COMPARISON:
The Primus and GSI/REI have similar hard anodized finish on the outside, which is improves durability and the dark finish helps absorb heat. Both also are a heavier gauge aluminum than JetBoil which improves heat distribution and if you like to cook more than boiling water, makes a big difference. Being an avid winter camper I also find this heavier gauge helps keep from scorching the snow as a thinner pot with hot spots would do. The jetboil pot does have integral handles, which some prefer. I like not having to look for the handle, but on the other hand, I worry about the integrity of them long-term, and there are issues with use of a windscreen and potentially melting the insulation on the handles. The Primus handle weighs 1.4 oz., but can be used on nearly any pot/container, and I also use it to add/remove the simmer ring from my alcohol stove during use (not used for this test).

TESTING:
So to acheive as close as possible conditions for each test, testing was done inside my home on my gas cooktops smallest burner. Each pot was tested without a lid, using 2 cups of 59.6 degree tap water. I performed two tests on each pot. One at high burner output, one at med-low burner output.

Boil times at full burner output to time of acheiving maximum rolling boil.
Primus: 2:29
JetBoil: 2:41
GSI/REI: 3:40

Setting the burner to a low setting I tested again with the same 2 cups of 59.6 degree water, no lid, this time using a thermometer to measure the exact time the water reached 212 degrees (boiling).
JetBoil: 6:14
Primus: 7:39
GSI/REI: 8:50 (reached only 210 degrees max)

From this experiment it is clear that the 'flux ring' does make a difference in efficiency. Is the extra weight worth it?

Pot weights w/ lids; without lids

JetBoil(1.5L): 11.8 oz; 8.3oz
Primus (2.1L): 12.9 oz; 9.2oz
REI/GSI (2L): 13.6 oz; 8.5oz

TEST COMPARISON:
While the JetBoil appears to have a slight edge in overall performance/weight, the Primus gives you a greater pot capacity. The Primus is almost certain to last longer than the Jetboil, as it is more ruggedly built and the flux ring on the Primus is protected by a permanent metal ring, whereas the JetBoil has a removable plastic lid to protect the coils from damage. The non-stick coating on the Primus is much easier to clean. The JetBoils slight edge in low temperature performance can probably be attributed to the fact that the pot has a neoprene side-wrap which insulates the sides from tranferring colder outside temperatures down into the pot. While a good feature if used without a windscreen, it is also a potential liability on stoves other than JetBoils own, because the neoprene started to smoke slightly in my testing. Because in real-use situations with a windscreen, (not used in this test) the heat rising up inside the windscreen should improve boil times with the Primus and GSI/REI pots. The neoprene can be removed from JetBoil, and I would definitely do this if using it with a windscreen.
It should be noted that during the tests the Primus produced a dramatically fuller and more vigorous boil than the other pots.

CONCLUSION:
Adding together features and test results, I feel the Primus stands out, but if you are just a water boiler type of cook, it probably comes down to weight or pot capacity as to which to choose. If you cook anything more than water, the Primus is the clear winner in my opinion.

FINAL NOTE: One thing I try to acheive with my equipment as much as possible is dual-purpose(or more) usage. Both the Primus and Jetboil have lids that cannot funtion as fry pans, which I de-merit both for. They should at least offer an option for this. The The GSI Xtreme/REI Campware pots have been with me for 6 or 7 years, and are very good pots that I highly recommend if you don't want to spend the money for a heat exchanger type pot. GSI/REI Campware's lids also function very well as fry pans, and I often use the GSI/REI pan/lid as the lid for my Primus pot.

Happy camping

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Feb

24

2009

(2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Heavier and not at all faster

By Ritsi

from St. Augustine, FL

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Nice markings

Cons

  • Heavy
  • Not faster

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • High Altitude

Comments about Primus EtaPower Pot - 2.1 Liter:

I am an avid light weight backpacker.

1. The product is 12.6 oz not 8.8. It looks like the weight is measured without the lid. Hmmmm.

2. It says boils faster, uses less gas and is 50% more efficient. Well I tested in a controled environment 4 times and my 6 oz, 1.8 liter aluminium cheapo $5 pot with 2 or 4 cups, boiled water at the same speed or faster.

So....if you get this pan because it is more efficient, it is a waste of money and seems to me to be false advertising in both weight and function (unless all pan weights are given without the lids in which case it is only false advertising by saying it is more efficient).

On the other hand, it looks nice, has measurements on the side and the fan on the bottom looks cool, even though it doesn't do any good.

And if you are trying to be weight conscious, the extra weight is NOT balanced by any greater efficiency.

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Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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