Re: [pct-l] BTU's

[Slyinmd@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/16/99 6:07:31 PM US Eastern Standard Time, 
ROYROBIN@aol.com writes:

<<  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. >>

But doesn't an alcohol stove use more fuel, then it's white gas cousin?  How 
much alcohol would you take on a seven day stretch?  And how often did you 
use it, breakfast, dinner?

Thanks,  Sly
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