[pct-l] WG stoves (was: Jetboil and Snow)

[Jim Marco]

Hi Gary,
	Yeah, I like white gas myself. I cannot get used to the canisters, even after using Caffin's UL stove a couple times. But, that really wasn't the question. 
	The Simmerlite was the lightest WG stove I found. But the tank, added to it, and the long tube on the pump meant it was a bear to light, either overflowing or not burning hardly at all. It only weighed about 8-9oz plus the tank, another ~3oz or so. And it gets terrible efficiency, close to 7/8oz burned per quart boiled, unless you have a huge 4quart pot. I do not agree with some people. You CANNOT simmer with it, but for winter? Who cares. 
Here is a list of some, but note that this is a few years old.
http://sectionhiker.com/liquid-fuel-stove-buyers-guide/
	My thoughts only . . .	
		jdm
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Subject: Re: [pct-l] Jetboil and Snow

 For melting snow, nothing beats white gas. The newer stoves are quite a bit lighter than the older stoves.

Gary
 


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