[pct-l] Which stove this dry year?

[Jason Delso]

I'm replacing my alcohol stove with a canister stove for this very reason.
 I'm going to experiment with not cooking early in the hike, and I may just
send the stove home, depending on results.  The simplicity is a big draw
for me.

From: Michael Badger<mailto:mbadger at mbadger.com>
> Sent: 3/23/2013 8:01 PM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net<mailto:pct-l at backcountry.net>
> 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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