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Re: [pct-l] stoves



In a message dated 97-04-08 05:51:44 EDT, spot@onr.com (Tom Best) writes:

<< The stove creates a large(2-5 inch) fire which surrounds your pot at times
and makes taking the lid off tricky even with the pot pliers.  Additionally
it creates a fair amount of smoke and leaves lots of black soot on the pot.
 
On the other hand, my MSR XGK also comes in at 18 ounces (actual weight) when
I include the stove, windscreen, fuel pump and an empty 22 oz fuel  bottle.
 
The environmental impact arguement may be a toss up but the fuel for the 22
oz fuel bottle weighs 1 pound 4.5 ounces.  >>

What does one use for Zip Stove fuel when camping above timberline in the
Sierras? There are limitations on wood fires above certain elevations and it
changes throughout the Sierras so you need to watch the signs along the way. 

FWIW, Charlie.
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