Lava Multi-Fuel Backpacking Stove

The little fuel filter stone fell out of the feed tube when i was removing it from the plastic so i had to kind of melt the end of the tube and stick it back in there. I'll look at replacing that when i get back from traveling. It did clog on me initially (remember to change the fuel nozzle) but it was easily fixed with the included tool. I filled the tank half full with the gas I had, pumped it about 40 times, opened the tank valve, then burner valve for about 5 secs (I could see some liquid fuel in the burner). Closed all valves, then lit the burner. It took about 40-50 seconds for it to burn down (the goal is to heat the burner so it will vaporize the fuel). Then I opened the tank valve to full, the I open burner valve just a bit to light again. Took about 20 seconds of sputtering along until I began to get a blue flame, then it ran reliably. I repeated this procedure a half a dozen times throughout the day. It boiled and simmered just fine.
I intend to take this stove on my long bike tour, and the goal was to pack only one fuel tank I could refill at a gas station and not have to worry about finding a canister. So I think it's going to work well. I remove on start because the instructions were lacking. The only hassle I see so far is that you have to wait a while for the burner to cool before you pack it up..but that's inherent in the design. It seems to be heavy duty, we shall see how it performs on the road.

Despite what people on YouTube have to say, this seems like a quality stove. I prefer liquid fuel stoves to canister since they're cheaper to operate and maintain but I like that this one has the option to run a canister if I don't feel like messing with white gas. It's got some heft to it but in a good way, it feels well built. My only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is for the price I think it should have a self cleaner jet or such like MSR's "shaker jet", but obviously not a deal breaker. Boils water quickly and overall I'm quite pleased with it.

I really want to buy this product of yours (firemaple multi stuwe) but?? has a big problem with a very poorly made liquid fuel pump?? the paint from the fuel bottle is erased after the first use?? I'm interested in ?? have you changed these product problems ?? if so, please let me know for further arrangements regarding the order. Sincerely your customer.

Absolutely amazing item