Re: [pct-l] New Coleman stoves, also products info

[Kevin Corcoran <kevin@hughes.net>]

At 08:11 AM 11/11/98 +0900, Mike V wrote:
>Has anyone used one of those new coleman stoves.  They appear to be
>lighter, have solved the cold weather problems of butane/propane stoves and
>look to be bomb proof.  The advertising claims are that it will simmer and
>the fuel containers are recyclable.
>
>It looks on the surface like a good choice.  Any comments appreciated.

        FWIW I took notice that both Backpacker Magazine and Outside did
favorable reviews this summer.  Backpacker did a field test and called it
the testers' hands-down favorite. (no I'm not a Coleman employee....) They
said it performed well in the cold, burned like a blowtorch, and could
simmer well.
        BTW this month's Backpacker Magazine has a note about an online site at
http://www.gearfinder.com
it's a searchable index for gear with links to the manufacturers.....

Kevin Corcoran
        



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