Alcohol Stove Vuno AS2 154g Methylated Spirits Hiking Cooker with Support and Carry Bag

Lightweight Alcohol Stove for Tramping, Camping and Bushwalking

The Vuno AS2 alcohol stove is a compact outdoor cooker for New Zealand tramping, bushwalking, camping and emergency cooking kits. It weighs 154 grams and runs on methylated spirits or other suitable spirits, so it gives you a simple alternative to a gas cooker when pack weight and fuel control matter.

Key Features

• 154 gram alcohol stove for lightweight hiking, camping and outdoor cooking.
• Runs on methylated spirits and other suitable spirit fuels.
• Includes burner, stove support and carry bag.
• 110 ml fuel capacity for measured fuel planning on short or longer trips.
• Listed burn time is up to 45 minutes from a full fuel load.
• Listed boil time is up to 15 minutes for 1 litre of water.
• Flame regulation and fire extinguishing cover helps reduce or snuff the flame.
• Compact stove support holds suitable cookware above the burner.
• The hollow support design helps airflow around the burner while keeping the setup compact.

Specifications

• Brand: Vuno
• Model number: AS2
• Product type: Alcohol stove
• Weight: 154 grams
• Fuel: Methylated spirits and other suitable spirits
• Fuel capacity: 110 ml
• Burn time: Up to 45 minutes
• Boil time: Up to 15 minutes for 1 litre of water
• Stove dimensions: 9.5 cm wide x 6.5 cm high
• Set contents: Burner, stove support and carry bag
• MPN: 124150744

How to Use This Alcohol Stove

1. Choose a flat, stable and non-combustible cooking surface away from grass, scrub, dry leaves, tents, packs and clothing.
2. Check local fire restrictions, campground rules and land manager advice before adding fuel or lighting the stove.
3. Fill the burner carefully with methylated spirits and do not overfill it.
4. Wipe away any spilled fuel and move the fuel bottle well away from the stove before lighting.
5. Place the burner into the stove support and make sure the pot support sits securely.
6. Light the stove carefully, then place suitable cookware on the support once the flame is stable.
7. Use the flame regulation cover to reduce the flame when needed.
8. Use the extinguishing cover to snuff the flame when cooking is finished.
9. Let the stove cool completely before refuelling, fitting the lid or packing it away.

Safety Warnings for New Zealand

• Always check current fire bans, DOC rules, national park rules, campground rules and local council restrictions before use.
• Do not use this stove where liquid fuel stoves, open flames or outdoor cooking appliances are not permitted.
• Use outdoors only and never use inside a tent, hut, vehicle, awning or other confined space.
• Alcohol flames can be difficult to see in daylight, so treat the stove as lit until it is fully cool.
• Never refuel the stove while it is burning or still hot.
• Keep children, pets and loose clothing away from the stove while it is in use.
• Do not leave the stove unattended while burning.
• Keep water, sand or another suitable extinguishing method close by before lighting.
• Avoid use in strong wind, extreme fire danger or very dry vegetation areas.
• Carry fuel in a proper fuel bottle and do not rely on the stove body as a long-distance fuel container.

Benefits of Using an Alcohol Stove

1. Carry less weight on short trips because you can take only the amount of fuel you expect to use.
2. Avoid packing a full gas canister when a measured amount of methylated spirits is enough for the trip.
3. Reduce empty gas canister waste by using refillable fuel storage instead of disposable gas cylinders.
4. Keep your cooking setup simple, quiet and compact for solo trips, overnight camps and emergency backup use.
5. Use a fuel type that is commonly available in New Zealand.
6. Pack a practical backup cooker for longer walks where a gas cooker is not the only option you want to rely on.

Common Questions

• Q: Is this alcohol stove suitable for tramping in New Zealand?
  A: Yes, it is a compact option for tramping and camping, but you must check fire restrictions and land manager rules before use.
• Q: Can I use this alcohol stove during a fire ban?
  A: Do not use it where local rules, signs, DOC rules, park rules or campground rules prohibit stove use.
• Q: What fuel does this alcohol stove use?
  A: It uses methylated spirits and other suitable spirit fuels.
• Q: Why choose an alcohol stove instead of a gas cooker?
  A: It can reduce carried weight on shorter trips because you can measure out only the fuel you need.
• Q: Does it remove the need for disposable gas canisters?
  A: Yes, it can help reduce empty gas canister waste because fuel can be carried in a refillable fuel bottle.
• Q: Can I use it inside a tent?
  A: No, use it outdoors only in a well-ventilated area on a stable, non-combustible surface.

Summary

The Vuno AS2 alcohol stove is a practical lightweight cooker for tramping, camping, bushwalking and emergency outdoor use. It suits people who want a simple gas cooker alternative, measured fuel control and less reliance on disposable gas canisters, provided it is used safely and only where local fire rules allow.