Backpacking Stove Efficiency, Part 4: Heat Exchanger Systems (HX Pots)

This video is Part 4 in a series on Backpacking Stove Efficiency. Considered here are Heat Exchangers (HX pots), with comparison of 7 different systems each at flame levels of Low, Medium, and High. HX systems are also compared to conventional titanium camp pots of varying diameters, with analysis of both fuel efficiency and weight efficiency.

It is recommended that you watch them in order, as each video builds upon concepts introduced previously.

Link to the series playlist:
   • Backpacking Stove Efficiency  

Download spreadsheet with the data and graphs:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ay4poi...

Index

00:42 Heat Exchangers
02:18 Methodology
02:56 HX Systems Tested
08:35 Flame Levels
09:24 Low Flame Results
12:57 Medium Flame Results
14:24 High Flame Results
15:16 HX Response to Increased Flame Level
15:51 Reactor 1.0L
18:47 Kettle
19:57 Petrel
20:26 Pot-Burner Gap
21:53 Cheetah
22:40 Stanco
25:21 MicroMo
26:09 Stash
31:15 High-Low HX Difference
32:32 HX Design Features
35:44 Weight vs. Fuel Efficiency
45:53 Savings of Consecutive Boils (Reactor)
50:29 Summary