Primus Gravity IV Remote-Canister Backpacking Stove

The Primus Gravity IV is a remote-canister backpacking stove built for stability and packability on trips where cooking for a group matters. A foldable four-leg frame, low center of gravity, and 3,000 W burner make the Gravity IV capable of handling larger pots and frying pans in the field. The stove ships as a single configuration and is compatible with standard gas canisters.

Low Center of Gravity, Real Stability

The Gravity IV positions the fuel canister remotely, separate from the burner, rather than screwing directly into the stove head. That placement drops the system's center of gravity and keeps the whole setup from tipping when a heavy pot is on the flame. For anyone cooking on uneven ground or a rocky camp kitchen, that difference is meaningful: a stable stove means less attention spent steadying cookware and more attention on the meal. The foldable four-leg base widens the footprint further, supporting larger pots that would be impractical on a compact top-mount canister stove.

Wide Flame for Group Cooking

The Gravity IV's burner is designed to distribute heat evenly across larger cookware, not just small solo pots. That wide flame pattern makes it practical to fry, boil pasta, or prepare stews for up to four people, tasks that demand consistent heat across the full base of a pan rather than a concentrated center hotspot. At 3,000 W output, the burner has enough power to bring a full pot to a boil efficiently rather than making a group wait.

Cold-Weather Reliability via Preheating Coil

Gas canisters lose pressure as temperatures drop, which can make canister stoves unreliable in cold conditions. The Gravity IV addresses this with a preheating coil that warms the fuel before it reaches the burner, helping maintain consistent output when ambient temperatures fall. For shoulder-season trips or high-elevation camps where morning temperatures dip well below freezing, that coil is a practical feature rather than a marketing detail.

Features

• 3,000 W burner output: powerful enough for fast boiling and group cooking with larger pots
• Remote canister design: lowers the system's center of gravity and improves stability on uneven terrain
• Foldable four-leg base: wide, stable platform that supports larger cookware
• Preheating coil: improves burner performance in cold weather conditions
• Heat reflector included: improves fuel efficiency in outdoor cooking conditions
• Nylon storage bag included: keeps the stove protected and organized in a pack

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

The Primus Gravity IV suits backpackers, trekkers, and expedition campers who cook for one to four people and want a stable, capable stove that handles larger pots and performs in cold or variable conditions. It is a strong fit for anyone who has found top-mount canister stoves too tippy with a full pot or too sluggish in cold weather.

The Gravity IV does not include a gas canister or fuel bottle; those are purchased separately. Liquid fuel use requires the Gravity MultiFuel Kit, which is sold separately and not included. The stove is not designed as an ultralight solo stove where minimum packed weight is the overriding priority.

Common Questions

Does the Primus Gravity IV work with any gas canister?

The Primus Gravity IV is compatible with standard gas canisters. A canister is not included with the stove and must be purchased separately. In its base configuration, the Gravity IV runs on gas canisters only; liquid fuel use requires the separately sold Gravity MultiFuel Kit.

Can the Gravity IV be used with liquid fuel?

In its standard configuration, the Primus Gravity IV runs on gas canisters only. Liquid fuel capability can be added by purchasing the Gravity MultiFuel Kit separately. That kit is not included and is not sold as part of this listing.

What is included with the Primus Gravity IV?

The Primus Gravity IV ships with a heat reflector and a nylon storage bag. A gas canister, cookware, and the Gravity MultiFuel Kit are not included and must be purchased separately.

How does the remote canister design improve stability?

The Primus Gravity IV connects to the fuel canister via a hose rather than mounting the stove head directly on top of the canister. The canister sits on the ground beside the stove, lowering the overall center of gravity of the cooking system. Combined with the foldable four-leg base, this makes the Gravity IV more stable under a heavy or wide pot than a top-mount canister stove.

Does the preheating coil make the Gravity IV suitable for winter camping?

The Gravity IV's preheating coil is designed to improve burner performance in cold temperatures by warming the fuel before it reaches the burner head, which helps maintain consistent output when ambient temperatures drop. No minimum operating temperature is published in the available product data, so buyers planning extreme cold-weather use should verify suitability for their specific conditions before purchasing.