[pct-l] Official reply for cook stoves

[nina white]

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> I'm using a Pocket Rocket this year. The stove is three ounces. The fuel is
> 14 iirc full. I would take the same weight in alcohol but wouldn't have the
> heavier empty canister. This may be offset by more heating capacity.
>


How easy is it to resupply the fuel canisters needed for the Pocket Rocket
while on the trail? Can you send them to yourself in the mail? Is this
illegal? Are they easy enough to come by in town stores?

thanks,
Nina


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> Either way, be safe.
>
>
> AsABat
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> Jackie McDonnell <yogihikes at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I'm *pretty sure* that alcohol stoves are not considered "self contained",
> because they do not have an on/off switch, and they are basically an open
> flame in a cup. If I remember correctly, when there are fire bans in SoCal,
> those bans include alcohol stoves. I would assume it's the same everywhere,
> but I could be wrong.
>
> Yogi
> www.pcthandbook.com
>
> On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 10:20 AM, Andrea Dinsmore <
> andrea at dinsmoreshikerhaven.com> wrote:
>
> > DNR RE SOUTHEAST REGION to Andrea
> > show details 8:16 AM (2 minutes ago)
> >
> > Dear Andrea,The Pacific Crest Trail likely crosses jurisdictions with the
> > Forest Service and National Parks federal land manager systems. There are
> > different regulations according to locations and jurisdictions. For
> > example, the Pacific Crest Trail passes through the Alpine Lakes
> Wilderness
> > in Kittitas County and the rules are no fires above 5000 feet and no
> fires
> > at specific camping areas mostly at heavily used lakes. Self contained
> > fuel
> > source stoves are allowed however.Washington State falls in Region 6 of
> the
> > National Forest and I believe you could get accurate information for the
> > PCT
> > route from the Cle Elum Ranger Station. Ask for Nancy Jones at
> > 509-852-1100. The Department of Natural Resources has a complete burn
> ban
> > on
> > State managed lands with the exception of developed campgrounds with
> > designated metal fire pits in the ground until September 30, 2011. No
> > charcoal fires, only self contained fuel source stoves. Lucy
> SchmidtOffice
> > Assistant IIISoutheast RegionWashington State Department of Natural
> > Resources (DNR)(509) 925-8510lucy.schmidt at dnr.wa.govwww.dnr.wa.gov
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