Karl wrote [re Sierra Zip Stove]: > I am thinking of some above tree-line camping this summer, though, and am > curious whether anyone has had any success packing in solid fuel for these > stoves. One idea is to use the "Stove chow" pellets that you can buy in > some hardware stores, that are meant to fuel wood stove substitutes. > > Anybody tried this? I haven't, but I've tried charcoal. Doesn't burn that hot, and you need lots. Liquid or gas stoves are much, much more efficient for this application, although the Zip sure is a lot cheerier. And it's way cool to be BBQing as your pals dine on glop. But there is a weight and bulk penalty. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Mar 11 2000 - 10:58:32 PST
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