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RE: [pct-l] stoves

The whole Idea of attempting a hike such as the PCT is to challenge nature 
and have the experience of a life time.  I would suggest not ruining this 
experience by damaging the environment as you hike.  When I was young and 
camped with my parents camping wasn't camping without a fire.  I just didn't 
feel like I was ruffing it unless my cloths reeked of camp smoke by the end 
of the hike.  But things have changed and this is no longer the mentality of 
todays hiker.  We should be more concerned with how we are impacting the 
forests through which we hike than a few extra oz. in our pack.  Fires 
should not be used unless they are necessary.  I don't agree with the use of 
a wood burning stove in the wilderness.  If your only argument this stove is 
weight I think that you should take heavier gas burning stove.  If you are 
really that concerned about weight I would suggest throwing out your tent 
and taking a tarp, throw out you sleeping pad, and toss out your water 
filter and just bring Iodine.  This would drop at least 5 pounds.

Please practice low impact camping when on the trails.  Pick up all trash 
and Bring everything out that you bought in.  Sounds like common sense.

Thank for listening to my little shpeel.

Robert
rognator@teleport.com
PCT '98
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From: owner-pct-l