Vertex Ultralight Backpacking Stove

A project in Austin, TX by Vertex Outdoors
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Weighs only 1.8 ounces and packs smaller than your trail map - the perfect ultralight backpacking stove.
Backers: 453
Average Pledge Per Backer: $47

Funded: $21,266 of $8,000
Dates: Jan 2nd -> Feb 16th (45 days)
Project By: Vertex Outdoors
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Latest News

Tour of Sunset Press

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I recently visited Sunset Press here in Austin, the packaging manufacturer I've selected for the campaign. David Bristow gave me a very informative tour of their facility, and I have to say I was tremendously impressed by their capabilities.  First,... (Read More)

Vertex Ultralight Backpacking Stove leaves more room for food

January 24th - via: gizmag.com
If there's one thing liable to ruin the backpacking experience, it's being weighed down by too much baggage. The problem is there are several things considered essential for the serious backpacker who spends his or her day hiking and his or her nights camping in the wilderness. One of which is a stove. The Vertex Ultralight Backpacking Stove could solve the dilemma of traveling light vs. eating every evening. (Read More)

Packaging Preview

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
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Morning Coffee

January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Early morning in camp is my favorite time. I’ve been taking prototypes of the Vertex Ultralight stove with me on hikes over the past year, and my favorite thing to do is crawl out of my tent on a cool morning at dawn, go down to the water’s edge... (Read More)

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January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
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