[pct-l] Flares - emergency - SPOT

[Edward Anderson]

Gerry, 

You will get lots of opinions on which stove is best.  The soda can stoves are 
certainly lighter than propane canister stoves. I prefer my propane canister 
stove because it is safer, easier to use, and more versatile. You can see the 
flame, adjust the heat and easily turn off the fuel supply in an emergency..  
Also, it is very fuel efficient, more stable and there is no liquid to 
pour. With the soda can alcohol stoves the flame is invisible, you can't adjust 
the flame (it is all or nothing - you can't simmer). They are so light weight 
and because of the small diameter base can be knocked over by a sudden wind 
gust. Some of the UL hikers like them, and with experience, use them very 
successfully and safely on the trail. You should check out both kinds and see 
which suits your needs. It will also depend on what kind of cooking you want to 
do while on the trail.  Check out the new Jetboil canister system. 

MendoRider/Ed Anderson 




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From: Gerry Zamora <gerry0625 at gmail.com>
To: Edward Anderson <mendoridered at yahoo.com>
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Sat, February 12, 2011 5:59:00 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Flares - emergency - SPOT


Is a propane stove preferred over a alcohol stove on the PCT?
Gerry0625 
On Feb 12, 2011 3:41 PM, "Edward Anderson" <mendoridered at yahoo.com> wrote:
> The 2003 fire that The Incredible Bulk mentioned was a MEGA disaster.  And 
> started by a flare!  If you think you might need to signal for help in a real 
> emergency bring along a SPOT. Better yet, avoid creating one kind of emergency 

> by being extremely careful with all fire.  Do not take calculated risks with 
> fire.  To me this includes all open flames - especially those that can't be 
> quickly turned off or extinguished.  This would include most alcohol stoves, 
> wood fires, and of course, flares. Smokers - please be careful in our National 

> Forests.  Over the years lots of fires have been started by careless smokers.
> 
> It is because of the Station Fire that most of PCT Section D remains 
> closed. Section D is beautiful. I got to ride it in 2008. When I approached the 
>
> Fobes Saddle area on Section B in 2008 they had just closed the trail due to 
>the 
>
> Apache Fire.. A careless PCT hiker had started that fire. Recognize that when 
> the wind starts to blow - sometimes unexpectedly in Southern California - 
> lightweight stoves can suddenly be blown over, spilling and scattering the 
> liquid fuel and igniting the adjacent dry brush. The flames will spread rapidly 
>
> and become, suddenly, out of control.
> 
> MendoRider/Ed Anderson
> 
> 
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