[pct-l] Esbit vs alcohol stove

[Carl & Judy Rush]

I used esbit tabs on the AT, but I found that mail drops were a pain. On the
PCT I use alcohol, you can find it anywhere. I will also go without cooking
in dry or windy areas for fear of starting a fire.
Carl


On 1/24/07, montypct <montypct at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I do not know the weight comparisons when you consider the fuel canister
> > weight etc.  If anyone has done the math or has an intuitive feel for
> > that,
> > I'd be interested.
> >
>
>
> This guy, Paul, has done tons of research in this area.
>
> He also had free plans for a home made 0.3 ounce stove.  This is what I
> use.
>
> With practice Esbits can do a good job, especially in the weight area.
> Suggested useage is less than 1/2 the weight of alcohol.  Use the same
> weight as you would for alcohol and it would be too much, but boil water
> much faster.  I use no more than one and a half tablets when I want a lot
> more heat or I'm in a hurry (morning coffee).
>
> I've used only esbits for about five years.  It's a big part of keeping my
> pack weight down.
>
> Hard to light.............. yes
>
> Availability.................. difficult.  Mail drops.
>
>
> REI will only ship them UPS because they say they are in a grey area in
> shipping US mail.
> This means you have to have a specific person or business to send them to.
>
> Since I get lot's of resupply boxes anyway, I'm covered.  I did have to
> borrow some once.
>
> A lot of people don't like them.
>
> Warner Springs Monty
>
>
>
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