Sterno Inferno

[JG H]

Does anyone else still carry one of these?

I stumbled onto the product about a year ago, was lucky enough to find a couple at a local Ace… and then I landed a carbon lid for it… and then a Ruta Locura HEX ring thingy… and somehow obtained a reflective round thingy that clips onto my Windmaster. I also use a Flat Cat windscreen with it, too.

The set up is exceptional and I can’t find anything that performs as well. Just wondering if anyone else still carries one and if you find the thing as ridonculous as I do.

[bradmacmt]

While not perfect, I think it’s the finest HX pot out there.

My Setup:

MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe

DIY Snow Peak Ti Bowl Windscreen (1-3/8″ tall / 1.00 oz)

Windscreen here: https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/msr-pocket-rocket-dlx-windscreen-mark-ii-2/

Sterno Inferno Heat Exchange Pot (Slots cut to lower it to the same distance off burner as Jetboil)

Dutchware Lid

On a trip this September I tracked in-the-field, real-world fuel usage. It was 6.25 g per 16oz water boiled.

If I want to go lighter I leave the windscreen home and use a Soto Windmaster with Triflex – shaves an additional 1.5oz’s.

 

[Tyler R]

Long live the inferno! Such a neat little pot.

I’ve since sold mine after switching to my MYOG HX pot. But man what a loss to the community when they stopped making it.

[Bill Budney]

Sure, but now we want to know how you made something better?

[bradmacmt]

Sure, but now we want to know how you made something better?

It can all be found here Bill:

https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/the-joule-thief-yet-another-hx-pot/

[Bill Budney]

Holy smokes. That’s way more than I expected. Thanks.

[bradmacmt]

You bet Bill – indeed, there’s a LOT there!

The Inferno is pretty much the only pot I use, but last night I ordered a Fire Maple G3 Pot for $17.09 shipped from Temu. I had an Olicamp HX pot, but it was a bit heavy so I replaced it with the Inferno. However, Jon Fong’s posts about the G3 inspired me to see what I can achieve with some modifications.

[JG H]

Uhm, that Joule Thief is sexy AF.

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