Regarding carrying knives, the ICAO (UN) and FAA rule is that knives with blade(s) not longer than 3 inches (don't know what the metric folks call it) can be carried on board. If you forget this and are turned back at security (with your 8" carving knife/crossbow/whatever), don't panic - go back to the check-in counter for your airline and ask them to find a box to put your knife in, and then check it as luggage. They should have no trouble with this. As for the fuel that's "like sterno" sorry, but no go. If anything is labeled a "gangerous good" (DG) by the UN, it must be packed and labeled in a specific manner, and have the appropriate paperwork (then you'll need a second mortgage to pay the charges). The labeling itself is size/shape/color/text specific. In general something's a DG if it can burn/fuel a fire(oxidizers)/corrode/make other living creatures ill/might explode (like pressurized gas regardless of whether or not it's flammable). Lastly - Ralf Diaz - any idea where to find the wood stoves you mentioned, with or without the fan? And I now know why I've been having so much paddling trouble - my boat doesn't have ANY pointy ends. Happy paddling - Alan G./Seattle *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 3/5/00 8:13:31 AM !!!First Boot!!!, 71145.677_at_compuserve.com writes: << Lastly - Ralf Diaz - any idea where to find the wood stoves you mentioned, with or without the fan? >> The stove with the fan was sold as the Sierra Stove. The generic term for stoves of this type is "stick stoves." These stoves are designed to burn at high temperatures and consume minimal fuel. Small sticks and twigs are the intended fuel (you can use pine cones, charcoal briquettes, solid fuel bars, etc.). For one design and a slightly better explanation, visit http://forums.cosmoaccess.net/forum/survival/prep/hobostv.htm This particular plan is called the "Hobo Stove" and is made from a one gallon paint can. I suppose that you could make a smaller version from a quart can. Clean, new paint cans can be purchased at "real" paint stores (Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, etc.). Once again, these stoves are suitable for boiling water and other high heat applications. Bruce McCutcheon WEO *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
To see a picture of a Sierra Stove with info visit http://www.gorp.com/zzstove/sierra.htm This is the manufacturers info. They sell direct. Bruce McCutcheon WEO *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 03/05/2000 3:13:31 AM Eastern Standard Time, 71145.677_at_compuserve.com writes: << Lastly - Ralf Diaz - any idea where to find the wood stoves you mentioned, with or without the fan? >> I got mine from The Sportsmans Guide (I thing it's www.sportsmansguide.com). 1-800-CAMPMOR has them also. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 03/05/2000 7:58:31 AM Eastern Standard Time, Outfit3029_at_aol.com writes: << To see a picture of a Sierra Stove with info visit http://www.gorp.com/zzstove/sierra.htm >> Thanks. A bit pricey, though. The one I got from Sportsmans Guide cost under $20 (perhaps 15?). And folds flat. Has a cordura cover that I think even has a belt loop. Probably about 3/4" deep and the size of a folded map. GUESS WHAT I'M GOING TO BE DOING THIS WEEKEND? Searching for alcohol and wood stoves in my garage. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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