[pct-l] Which stove this dry year?

[Jim & Jane Moody]

I know it's late, but you might consider going stoveless, at least until you get in the Sierra or some other safe area for stoves.  There's lots of food choices that don't require cooking, and many (but not all) meals that require reconstituting with water will do just fine without boiling water.  Just measure out the next meal's portion, add water, seal, hike 3 or 4 hours, and it's ready to eat.  Quicker, less to clean up, and safer. 



Mango 



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From: "Michael Badger" <mbadger at mbadger.com> 
To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 8:01:48 PM 
Subject: [pct-l] Which stove this dry year? 

Due to this extremely dry year in CA, and the potential ban on the usage of 
stoves without a shutoff valve, I am wondering what people are using for 
stoves this year. I know that alcohol stoves are usually the favorite, due 
to the ease of finding fuel for them on the trail, but that may not be a 
safe or legal option in parts of CA this year.  I have a jetboil, but am 
concerned about being able to get fuel canisters to myself. 

So, what are people choosing to do this year in CA? 

Does anyone have first hand experience mailing jetboil canisters? The info 
I have been able to find does not give a clear picture of how to do it and 
whether or not the post office will be able to accept the package if you 
include a canister. 

Thanks! 

Badger 
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