Re: [Paddlewise] Bug Repellents/Fuel

From: <JCMARTIN43_at_aol.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 1998 12:46:59 EDT
In a message dated 98-06-04 11:41:11 EDT, pjwylie_at_planet.eon.net writes:

<< 
 Can you tell us how long the AAA battery lasts with continual
 use? I relate well to your contrast to the tough little 'Svea'
 stove, which was always a miniture hiroshima for me
 when getting started.  >>

Will have to take a look at the "literature" on the battery --- a double A, by
the way --- but it's a lot of hours.  Like 20 maybe?  Dunno --- will post it
when I get home.

Can understand your analogy on the Svea.  I found that coating the stalk with
jelly firestarter did a pretty good job pressurizing the tank --- especially
when it was several degrees below freezing outside --- but you could easily
lose eyebrows when you turned the key!  Always checked the tightness of the
filler cap first, though.  My Svea 123 is about 35 years old and still going
strong.

And you're right.  The Zip would have a lot of advantages in backpacking.
Liquid is heavy.

Jack
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