Re: [Paddlewise] looking for a stove that can simmer

From: alex <al.m_at_3web.net>
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 18:18:05 -0800
> How about a pressurized alcohol burning stove?  I carry a Trangia Mini as
a
> backup if all else fails but wish that I could get away with only one fuel
> source.  Anyone know of such an item as a pressurized alcohol stove

Same here - carry it as a backup only (with 1 liter plastic bottle of
alcohol).  Though, short of losing some tiny LPG stove part in sands
(happened once with no-name LPG stove),  in my conditions of paddling I can
imagine only one occasion when  it could fail - that is when LPG cylinder
becomes empty and if I don't carry a second one.
Alcohol is ineffective and therefore bulky fuel, - even in a kayak. Though,
it has its advantage in a day-trip; you can fill tiny Trangia burner with 2
oz of alcohol (1 short meal or coffee) and go, without any canisters or
cylinders.
I think that liquids can hardly be pressurized.
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