Primus Express Backpacking Stove with Piezo Ignition

The Primus Express Stove with Piezo is a canister-top backpacking stove built for weight- and space-conscious hikers, delivering 8,900 BTU (2,600 W) of output from a folded package measuring 3.4 by 1.6 by 3.3 inches. Pot supports fold flat so the stove tucks into a pack pocket, and a built-in Piezo igniter means no separate lighter is needed. A nylon storage bag is included. Gas canister is not included.

Lights in Seconds, No Lighter Required

The built-in Piezo igniter fires the Express Stove with a single button press. Skipping the lighter-search ritual matters when you are setting up camp in fading light or cold hands are slowing everything down. Attach the stove to a canister, unfold the pot supports, press the igniter, and the burner is running. The entire sequence takes a few seconds.

Wind-Resistant Flame at Full Output

The Express Stove produces 8,900 BTU (2,600 W) through a narrow, high-speed flame designed to resist wind deflection. That output is enough to bring a liter of water to a boil in three and a half minutes. A control valve lets you dial the flame down for simmering, so the stove handles more than just boiling water. Consistent heat in variable conditions reduces fuel waste and shortens cook time.

Pocket-Size When Folded, Stable When Open

Folding the pot supports collapses the Express Stove to 3.4 by 1.6 by 3.3 inches, small enough to slip into a side pocket rather than taking up space in the main compartment. When unfolded, the supports extend to accommodate larger pots. The included nylon storage bag keeps the burner clean and protects other gear from soot during transport. Invented in Sweden, made in Estonia.

Features

• Piezo ignition: push-button start, no separate lighter required
• 8,900 BTU / 2,600 W output: boils one liter of water in three and a half minutes
• Foldable pot supports: collapse to a compact, pocket-size package (3.4" x 1.6" x 3.3")
• Narrow high-speed flame: wind-resistant burner design
• Control valve: precise flame adjustment from full output to simmer
• Nylon storage bag included: keeps the stove protected between uses

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

The Primus Express Stove suits backpackers and fastpackers who prioritize low weight and minimal packed volume, and who want a reliable igniter rather than carrying a separate lighter. The folded size fits pack pockets and hip-belt pouches, making it practical for multi-day trips where every cubic inch counts.

The Express Stove requires a threaded gas canister, which is sold separately and not included. Campers who cook on wood, alcohol, or liquid fuel will need a different stove. The stove does not include a pot, windscreen, or fuel canister.

Common Questions

Does the Primus Express Stove come with a gas canister?

No. The Primus Express Stove is sold without fuel. A threaded gas canister is required to operate the stove and must be purchased separately. The stove does include a nylon storage bag.

Do I need to carry a lighter or matches?

No separate ignition source is required. The Primus Express Stove includes a built-in Piezo igniter that starts the burner with a push of a button, though carrying a backup lighter is a common practice in the backcountry.

How long does it take to boil water?

The Primus Express Stove boils one liter of water in approximately three and a half minutes at its 8,900 BTU (2,600 W) output. Actual boil time will vary with altitude, ambient temperature, wind conditions, and pot size.

What is the packed size of the Express Stove?

When the pot supports are folded, the Primus Express Stove measures 3.4 inches by 1.6 inches by 3.3 inches, small enough to fit in most pack pockets or hip-belt pouches alongside other small gear.