BRS 3000T.
0.9 oz titanium stove that costs $20. The controversial gram-counter pick that works surprisingly well as a primary stove for solo thru-hikers.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The gram-counter's rational choice. 0.9 oz and $20 buys a stove that works in calm three-season conditions. Not for beginners or bad weather — for experienced UL hikers who understand what they're giving up.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
0.9 oz Titanium
Lightest canister stove in production — weighs less than an AA battery.
$20 Price Point
Cheapest titanium stove available — cost savings buy extra fuel or food on a thru-hike.
Zero Complexity
No igniter, no regulator — nothing to break on a six-month thru-hike.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Community ratings outpace editorial because thru-hikers grade it on weight-to-function ratio. Editorial deductions for lack of regulation and wind performance.
Cast Your Vote
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Best Price Availability.
Prices checked April 2026
Global Critique
“The ultralight community's guilty pleasure — it actually works.”
“An ounce and twenty bucks. Hard to argue with the math.”
“Not the best stove, but the best weight-to-function ratio in the category.”
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