I apologize a bit for thread drifting and more if I had posted this earlier. Was just cleaning my laptop and found this draft simultaneously to reading this thread. Think I never posted it. Would be useful post in one week but I always fail to remember that day.
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Alternative fuel sources: Cultural learnings of Asia for make benefit ultralight backpackers of world
In an outdoor trade show of Jarashpur, a south Asian equivalent of OR, a down to earth system combining traditional knowledge to ultralight backpacking was introduced. System utilizes a fuel known for centuries and features two major components: Dryer and burner
At a suitable occasion, typically in the morning, user collects at minimum half a pound of fecal excrement. User shall spread the raw fuel to a shape of thin ‘pizza base’ between lightweight dung dryer(tm) discs, An extra spork dedicated to the job works fine. Dryer is attached on backpack, the solid side preferably facing backpack and the mesh one facing out.
After about 8 hours, depending on ambient relative humidity, the dried produce is to be ground for burning in PMB (powderized manure burner). The effective burner uses secondary combustion to fully oxidize the fuel, leaving only a fine scent totally unlike the untreated fuel. Experienced observer can however, sense the presence of highly aromatic substances like garlic.
benefits:
– easily available collectible fuel in even the most difficult (antarctic) conditions
– advanced leave no trace ethics
– you only carry one day’s worth of fuel at a time (5 ounces in average)
– Simple reliable and quiet solid state burner
– ditch the trowel
disadvantages:
– one may need to carry activated charcoal tabs to avoid situations requiring excessive drying times
– simmering difficult
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