Re: [Paddlewise] Bug Repellents/Fuel

Dan Hagen wrote:
> 
> Joq wrote:
> >
> > As an alternative to conventionally fueled stoves, you might want to consider
> > Sierra Stoves.  The Sierra Zip burns sticks, twigs, pinecones, and bits of
> > driftwood (being careful to avoid anything that looks like it was pressure-
> > treated!) and other dried flotsam.  ...  A nice option!
> 
> I agree, this does seem like a nice option, at least for most areas.
> Soon I'll be heading to the upper reaches of Glacier Bay where there's
> not much by way of fuel. I am wondering (1) if there will be enough fuel
> (probably yes, given that the stove requires only twigs), and (2) if
> they are legal in that area (probably not, given that the Park Service
> requires the use of gas stoves in the upper bay). I will check on number
> (2).  This seems like a nice option for long trips.  By the way, does
> the stove simmer, or is this just a boil-up-some-water type of thing?
> How controllable is the heat output?
> 
> Dan Hagen
> Bellingham, Washington

 

I too own one of these stoves. With a little practice, there is nothing a 
person can't cook on this little stove. It will simmer with the best of 
them and better than a lot! One of the best fuels for very controlable 
cooking is the charred bits that are left over in fire pits from someones 
else fire. These just save you the time and trouble of burning down twigs 
into charcol and helps police up an area. As Jack said, it has a two 
speed fan that runs on a single AA battery. There is also a devise called 
the X-tra grate. It is a X shaped affair that sets on top to raise your 
pot. That allows you to simmer even easier.(I've never needed it)
They also sell a spark arrester. With it in place and a pot on the stove, 
no spark can get out. I would say it's as safe as any fuel stove in the 
hands of a cauious camper.(a flame is a flame in the wrong hands)

The stove and wind screen fits perfectly inside the 1 qt. pot and skillet 
lid. All fits in a nylon carrying bag. Stove and cooking kit weigh in at 
just 2 lbs.

Once you get a small fire going in it, the thing will burn even wet wood.

It has been my understanding that any place that allows the burning of 
gas stoves will allow this stove if fitted with the spark arrester. I'd 
check ahead anyway.

http://www.gorp.com/zzstove/

Here is yet anouther way to go.

http://www.backpacking.net/stove/stove.html

James

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