snowpeak gigapower vs brunton crux for backcountry gourmet

I've got a crux and it does a good job cooking/simmering. I would look at the Monatauk Gnat instead to save a bit more weight. Same burner head, it just doesn't fold.

If you haven't yet searched BPL's forums for info, you might give it a try. For example, here's one thread discussing the Crux vs other cannister stoves —

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=36839

There are also BPL reviews and state of the market reports detailing features and issues with various cannister stoves.

My own search (and research) for a cannister stove with good simmerability led me to purchase a Gnat recently — burner size similar to Crux, plus lighter weight, and good reviews. Don't recall any negative reviews, actually.

A significant factor distinguishing the Gnat from the Crux (for me, anyway) is the higher level of CO generated by the Crux vs the Gnat. That CO difference and its explanation were discussed a bit in comments posted to Roger Caffin's recent BPL article on "Myths of Pressure Regulators" in cannister stoves.

Haven't tried the Gnat out yet, but one issue arose pretty much in the first few minutes of tinkering with it. One end of the wire handle that adjusts the flame comes unplugged from the stove very easily unless care is taken to fold the wire handle just right up against the stove. Never had this problem with GigaPower.