Re: [Paddlewise] Bug Repellents/Fuel

For tripping I prefer whte gas because you can go a long way on a little.  For
off-season I prefer it because low temperatures are not as much of a problem.

Richard Culpeper

Dave Kruger wrote:

> Robert C. Cline wrote:
>
> > So what are the dangers & caveats about carrying fuels in a Kayak?
>
> I'm a white-gas guy.  I try to pack the fuel separately from the food:
> no food in the compartment the fuel is in.  Obviously, canned goods can
> not get contaminated, so they can go with the fuel.  I make sure the
> bottles are vertical, so if there is a leak, loss will be minimal.
>
> Use metal bottles for fuel, or the new, special ones from Nalge -- they
> are red, and labeled as made from "gasoline-impermeable fluorinated
> HDPE."  I bought one of these a couple years ago and experimented with
> it.  Now, it's my main fuel bottle.  They seem as durable as Sigg or MSR
> metal bottles, and they come with an integral spout which pours better
> than anything I've ever seen before!  Really a slick system.
>
> Others like the butane/propane mix popular for Coleman stoves, etc.
> This is more costly, but avoids the priming hassle of a white gas
> stove.  The same precaution would apply for carrying any opened
> canisters.  Despite the higher cost, I'd use butane/propane if there
> were an easy (and legal) way to re-use the containers.  I know a couple
> guys who have found adapters to refill from a larger butane/propane
> bottle, but it is strictly illegal in the States.
>
> --
> Dave Kruger
> Astoria, OR
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