Soda can alcohol stove

But I think you want more holes so it runs at lower pressure and the flames don't extend too far out.

Enlarging the holes would lower the pressure too

If it's an msr titan kettle, any stove made from a standard size soda can give a flame spread which is too wide for it to work effectively/efficiently. Same with cat stoves. A wider pan works better. or more useful, a narrower stove. Starlyte is recommended.

Matthew, that does make sense. I will enlarge the holes that are already there. If that doesn't work do you know of any company that still makes them? No luck finding a company only DIY sites.

Hey wait Mole. I'm trying to lighten my load not increase it.

I edited to suggest a narrower stove. But. You might find the fuel efficiency of a wide flamed old skool soda can stove is such that the extra fuel needed for a couple weeks outweighs a heavier pan. (though there are wider than the msr which are similar or less weight)

Why not take a sub one ounce canister stove and pick up a canister if you can't find esbit? If you're taking an extra stove for "in case" and not planning on actually using it anyway.

All very good suggestions. I'm not much for canister stoves. I will say they are quicker. I am a gram weanie so trying to get my base pack down. I did make the holes larger and that did seem to tame the flames. I figured, what do I have to lose? Probably I little efficiency. Thanks for the help, guys.

Thinking just about Base weight is futile if you end up using an alcohol stove which needs 50-100% more fuel weight than another? (or Esbit) Food for thought if you carry a week or mores fuel? I'd test it before committing to take it along. I paid $15 posted on eBay for a 1oz gas burner.

Mole I do have a tiny Nomadlife which weighs .9 on my scale. I tried it 3 weeks ago when I went hiking in the Smokies. I wasn't crazy about it. My favorite is still esbit. The soda can would just be backup. Can get alcohol anywhere on the trail. Are canisters easy to find on the AT? That is my only concern

Victoria, here you go: https://www.minibulldesign.com/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=2 HTH KJ

Thanks Kenneth for the link.

See also : http://www.woodgaz-stove.com/

Thanks Franco

Victoria, You could contact Zelph to ask him what stove you should use for your pot. Some have narrower flames than others.

Yes ask Zelph. I have a custom Fancee Feest with a shorter than normal steel inner that keeps the flame smaller for a narrower pit but my Starlight uses less fuel and weighs very little. I have one of Zelphs mesh pot stands (Starlight doesn't have an integrated stand) but it's so light. Im using the model with the medium size hole.

“The bottom dimensions of the pot across is 4.25 inches. This was a purchased stove. The holes, on the stove are down on the sides of the can. ” Yep, your stove is for a wider pot. “Or if I put heat resistant tape on the holes and punch new holes more towards the top, would that work? I hate to ruin it” Hmmm. That might work. Other info, if a stove needs a wick to get started, something is wrong. I like to test stoves at 0°F at sea level. That harsh test eliminates a lot of stoves. And what are left are the robust stoves for any environment. I also like stoves where I can see how much alcohol is left. For your pot dimension, a recommended stove is the classic pepsi top jet. Mechanic Mike on eBay sells these for ~$8. You might be able to see mine in this picture. The stove, pot holder, and wind screen are next to that red cup. The other stove is a White Box. It needs a wide pan; so I thought. Our teenage hiking partner brought a can of ravioli and boiled it in 4 minutes. She balanced the can on the White Box and constantly stirred. You can’t see the flames because of daylight. But they are whipping up the sides of the can. That was an interesting experiment. -Barry -The mountains were made for Tevas