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[pct-l] MSR white gas stoves



Gray

Whisperlite served us very well for  Granny and I on our 2000 AT thru hike.
It uses a variety of fuels. We stayed with coleman fuel the whole way it
found it at many stops.

I started with a 33 oz and a 22 oz bottle and quickly ditched the 33 oz. 11
oz would be sufficient if you use it sparingly.

On the AT, we will start with no stove, then if we feel the need to cook we
will go to a homemade Alcohol stove. Trying to stay as light as we can.

Pappy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gray" <gray_hiker@mindpoison.org>
To: <pct-l@backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 2:37 PM
Subject: [pct-l] MSR white gas stoves


> Hey all....
>
> Anyone have any first-hand experience with any of MSR's white-gas camp
> stoves?
>
> I'm specifically looking at the Whisperlite, Whisperlite International,
> Simmerlite, and Dragonfly models.
>
> Have you found that any of these are easier to prime/start than the
others?
> Do any of them simmer better/easier than the others?
>
> How long have you found the 22oz or 33oz fuel bottles last?
> Can I make a 5 day section on one bottle, or should I take a 2nd?
>
> Any first-hand observations/advice is welcome, but please don't barrage me
> with suggestions to use a cat-can stove.
>
> Gray, getting nervous
>
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