[pct-l] stove burn time

[Edward Anderson]

I agree with you Paul. The canister stove is the safest and best, considering 
the pros and cons, for the trail. I used a Jetboil.  It is very easy to use and 
if you use the 3-leg stand that they supply (it can be snapped on the the bottom 
of the canister), it is also very stable. I like that I can adjust the flame 
(for everything from simmer to fast boil) and easily shut it off. Using the 
Jetboil on the trail for over five months, I have never had it flare up. Cooking 
two meals per day I get an average of five or six days on the canister that is 
one size larger than the smallest. I think that Jetboil now supplies a light 
weight tool so you can puncture the canister to drain it for disposal and 
recycling.

MendoRider




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From: Paul Bodnar <paulbodnar at hotmail.com>
Cc: pct-L backcountry.net <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Fri, January 14, 2011 8:01:17 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] stove burn time



Below you can find information about different stoves which includes the burn 
time, estimated fuel usage and cost.

commercial stoves
http://hikethru.com/hiking-information/stoves

homemade alcohol stoves and Esbit stove
http://hikethru.com/hiking-information/backyard-science/homemade-stoves


I have used a lot of stoves while backpacking.  I made all the alcohol stoves 
listed in the above link and made many more not listed.  In my opinion a 
canister (butane/propane) stove is the safest and best way to go for a 
thru-hike.  I am providing the information on all the other stoves so that you 
can make a more educated choice in stove selection.  


I understand everyone has different needs.  Good luck in selecting the best 
stove for your needs.  


I hope this information helps.

Paul

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