[pct-l] Stove choice :-S

[Kevin Cook]

I use a soda can stove. I've made a couple dozen over the years (most given
away to friends and family, some for experiments). I've never had any
issues. I've used them in snow, rain, wind, you name it. Other stoves can
boil water faster, but I'm usually not in a hurry when I'm backpacking. ;)

There was a recent discussion that questioned their safety though. While it
did not dissuade me from using one, it will lead me to be more cautious in
high winds. Search the archives for that thread. Search for alcohol stove
and fire ;)

For me, they can't be beat in weight and reliability. No moving parts means
nothing will break. There are no valves or seals that can leak except maybe
your fuel bottle. I'm also NOT a fan of the canisters. As always though,
HYOH. :)

On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 6:36 PM, Michael Pinkus <mikepinkus at hotmail.com>wrote:

>
> Hey All,
> So as I sit here making lists of lists and looking over gear I'm torn on
> the stove idea. I like the idea of the pepsi can type stove but am seriously
> considering the MSR Reactor. I currently use an MSR Dragonfly and want to go
> lighter. I intend on dehydrating almost all of my suppers and breakfast is
> oatmeal with tea. I've seen lots of videos on the alchohol stoves in perfect
> conditions, but what about in the real world of wind, rain and snow?
>
> Can anyone help with this please?
>
> cheers,
> Mike
>
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