Is Ethanol Worth It? (for alcohol stoves)
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:28 am
Stoves...
I've used a few. Some were pathetically weak in cool or breezy weather (Bluet I'm talking to you) Some were powerful but finicky and potentially dangerous (MSR XGK)
For quick, easy, elegant I love my Jetboil. The canister stays attached to the stove which fits snugly in the pot. It doesn't need a windscreen unless the wind is very strong. It takes less than 30 seconds to pull from my pack, assemble, fill with water, and light. Two cups of water comes to a boil in under 3 minutes in warm weather and no more than double that with ice cold water and freezing temperatures. A single small 110 gram fuel can got me a week of solo use boiling 5 cups of water and steam baking a muffin every day.
On the other hand I don't have personal experience with alcohol stoves. Maybe a new hobby.
I will state one thing without reservation. Every stove used outdoors needs a windscreen. Either integrated or separate.
I've used a few. Some were pathetically weak in cool or breezy weather (Bluet I'm talking to you) Some were powerful but finicky and potentially dangerous (MSR XGK)
For quick, easy, elegant I love my Jetboil. The canister stays attached to the stove which fits snugly in the pot. It doesn't need a windscreen unless the wind is very strong. It takes less than 30 seconds to pull from my pack, assemble, fill with water, and light. Two cups of water comes to a boil in under 3 minutes in warm weather and no more than double that with ice cold water and freezing temperatures. A single small 110 gram fuel can got me a week of solo use boiling 5 cups of water and steam baking a muffin every day.
On the other hand I don't have personal experience with alcohol stoves. Maybe a new hobby.
I will state one thing without reservation. Every stove used outdoors needs a windscreen. Either integrated or separate.
