The Primus ExpressSpider is a sturdy alternative to top-mounted gas stoves
The ExpressSpider is one of the lightest hose-mounted gas stoves available. As its name indicates, it uses the same technology as our ExpressStove topmounted gas stove. And it lives up to its name by being a really lightweight stove that's also extremely stable and durable, thanks to its well-planned construction. Comes with a heat reflector and nylon stuff sack.

It packs small - fitting into the palm of your hand - but says Primus, is still stable enough to cope with large pans, one of the failings of lighweight, cartridge-top stoves. A low centre of gravity is designed to keep the stove stable and minimise spillage risk in use.

On top of that, the stove includes a pre-heating tube for winter use, so fuel is definitely in gas form before it reaches the burner, so there's no danger of flare-ups. You can even invert the canister to improve flow when necessary.

Construction is from stainless steel and brass and the burner is the tried and tested design from Primuses cartridge-mounted ExpressStove. To put things in perspective, that weighs 82 grammes while the new ExpressSpider tips the scales at 198 grammes, so you're looking at a weight penalty of just over 100 grammes for the tripod and steel flex hose, though boiling times given are slightly slower for the remote stove.

You can use the stove with Primus' effective EtaPower pots which include a heat exchanger and work really well.

Weight: 198 g • 7 oz
Output: 2000 W • 7150 BTU/h
Boiling time: 4.5 min
Ignition: Manual
Suitable for: 1-4 People
Dimensions: 105 x 85 x 55 mm • 4.1'' x 3.3'' x 2.2''