[pct-l] stoves?

[Kevin Cook]

How would an alcohol stove be more dangerous than a canister stove?
If either stove got kicks while it was lit, the potential to start a large
fire is there. Is it because alcohol flames are invisible in the daylight?
How would that increase the chance of a wildfire?
Honestly, the pressurized fuel canisters make me more nervous than alcohol
ever has. Those fuel canisters are essentially grenades that are just harder
to ignite, but if it ever happened, I'm afraid of all that shrapnel flying
around!

I'm sure there are reasons alcohol is more dangerous, but I'm just ignorant
about the ways they are worse.

On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 8:37 AM, Jim Keener ( J J ) <
pct2010 at ridgetrailhiker.com> wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> PCT hikers have started several forest fires. Alcohol stoves are
> potentially more dangerous than others. The trail traverses some very
> fire-sensitive areas.
>
> I think it is very likely that there will be more limits placed on fire use
> along the trail. Self-policing and a very heightened awareness are
> appropriate.
>
> Walk well,
> Jim Keener ( J J )
>
> On Dec 10, 2010, at 7:28 AM, Kevin Cook <hikelite at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I've been using an alcohol stove (Pepsi can style) for years now. I can't
> > imagine every using anything else. Every canister stove I've ever seen
> > weighed more and/or was less stable when cooking. Then there is the issue
> of
> > having to carry 2 canisters when on still has a couple days in it, but
> not
> > enough to get through the next section. With an alcohol stove, you will
> > always leave town with the right amount of fuel. One can make an argument
> > that they, canister stoves, are more convenient, but it's not a strong
> > argument. My alcohol stove might take longer, but I'm not in a hurry on
> the
> > trail. ;)
> >
> > On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 8:04 AM, <mctanker at earthlink.net> wrote:
> >
> >> Been using an alcohol stove. Is this the best bet, or should I use a
> >> cannister stove?  Cook water only for breakfast (1 cup) and dinner (2
> cups).
> >> Thanks,
> >> Dennis (aka Sunshine)
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