[pct-l] If not alcohol (stove), then what?

[Jim & Jane Moody]

AW wrote 


"Other than esbit, alcohol, and wood... I can't think of any other kinds of 
fuel that don't require a canister." 


My Svea 123 uses white gas, not in a canister.  Other Optimus stoves do also. 



Mango 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Austin Williams" <austinwilliams123 at gmail.com> 
To: "Jeffrey Haas" <coopermacjill at gmail.com>, pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 2:13:03 PM 
Subject: Re: [pct-l] If not alcohol (stove), then what? 

That's a very good point.  I never actually use my esbit for "real" 
cooking.  I just use it to simmer water, which I then add to my 
dehydrated/freeze-dried food. 

For "real cooking" I might try one of those wood burning stoves.  I've seen 
a few hikers on the PCT use them.  They say they never have a hard time 
finding enough dry sticks to use - even when it rains (probably near the 
base of tree where stuff doesn't get as wet).  Might be worth a try.  I 
kinda like the idea. 

Other than esbit, alcohol, and wood... I can't think of any other kinds of 
fuel that don't require a canister. 

-- 
Austin Williams 

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