[pct-l] Esbit Stoves

[jerrygoller at backpackgeartest.org (Jerry Goller)]

I wouldn't think it would work as fuel in an alcohol stove. It isn't liquid.
I just use it as a fire starter for Esbits if I need it.

Jerry 


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-----Original Message-----
From: dsaufley@sprynet.com [mailto:dsaufley@sprynet.com] 
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 11:40 AM
To: Jerry Goller; pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: RE: [pct-l] Esbit Stoves

That's amazing -- I didn't know that.  I carry the stuff anyway.  Does it
work in the same cat can stoves?  Any tests on how long it burns, and how
much it takes to boil water?  Any issues with residue?  Sure would eliminate
a lot of shipping issues, too.  Another huge bonus is that it wouldn't spill
(having just spilled almost all of my fuel on my last weekend outing and
feeling like an idiot, this is now a big thing to me, a world class klutz).


Thanks for the idea, Jerry!

L-Rod

p.s. don't tell anyone who works for Homeland Security, TSA, the USPS, or
the airlines.


-----Original Message-----
>From: Jerry Goller <jerrygoller@backpackgeartest.org>
>Sent: Mar 22, 2006 6:02 PM
>To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
>Subject: RE: [pct-l] Esbit Stoves
>
>You can also use Purell....double duty. It also burns longer than just 
>straight liquid alcohol.
>
>Jerry
>
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>-----Original Message-----
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>[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of 
>StoneDancer1@aol.com
>Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 5:19 PM
>To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] Esbit Stoves
>
> 
>Lighting was a problem sometimes, which I remedied  by carrying an 
>ounce of denatured alcohol.  A couple of drops on the tab  and it caught
right away.
>One ounce lasted me more than a thousand  miles.  
> 
> 
> 
>"No Way Ray"  Echols
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