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The Primus Lite XL is a canister-top backpacking stove system built around a 1.0L hard-anodized aluminum pot. The pot twists and locks onto the Laminar Flow burner, and the whole kit packs down with a 230g gas canister inside. It is aimed at couples and small groups who want fast boils without a separate pot and burner. Against lighter solo systems it trades some weight (16.2 oz) for a bigger pot and the ability to feed two. The 1500 W burner is modest next to high-output stoves, but the integrated pot and shielded burner make it efficient and quiet.
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Owners of the Lite line tend to praise the fast, quiet boil and the secure pot lock. The main complaints are the modest heat output and the weight for solo use.
The Primus Lite XL is a compact, lightweight backpacking stove system. It is the larger version of the Lite line and can feed two people. The burner locks onto the 1.0 L pot with a simple twist. A Piezo igniter lights the stove at the push of a button, so no lighter is needed.
The Laminar Flow Burner is compact and quieter in use. Its low center of gravity makes the stove stable. It boils 0.5 L of water in 2.5 minutes. The foldable control valve is oversized for precise flame control. The hard-anodized aluminum pot has a pour spout and an integrated heat exchanger. A cork-lined sleeve made from G-1000 Eco Lite fabric allows burn-free handling. The sleeve has a pocket for accessories.
The burner and a 230 g gas canister pack inside the pot for travel. Pot support pegs let you use the burner with any non-system pot or pan. The handle is adjustable and removable. It can be paired with the suspension kit to hang the stove when there is no flat place to cook. The bio-based plastic lid doubles as a cup. A bio-based canister stand attaches to the gas canister for extra stability.
