Re: [pct-l] BTU's

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In a message dated 11/10/1999 6:10:06 AM PST, Montedodge@aol.com writes:

<< more fuel is needed to heat X amount of water than with white gas. Alcohol 
does not have the same BTU's per ounce than white gas has.  ( more fuel needs 
to be packed than white gas or Kerosene ) Depending on your cooking needs, 
white gas may be , in the long run, just as light. >>
  
This is certainly true.  If you're concerned about pack weight, you have to 
look at the weight of stove plus fuel.  A solo thruhiker who resupplies every 
seven days or so should almost certainly use an alcohol stove.  On the other 
extreme, if you're in a group and cooking pasta for eight, leave that alcohol 
stove at home!  
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