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Melting Snow with Jetboil
Jetboil Snow Melting. My long, not all that scientific discussion: First, I love my Jetboil PCS even though it's heavy. I like the ease of use, ease of packing, and efficiency at...
How to make a flux ring?
I'm wondering if any of you have chosen to try and duplicate the 'flux ring' on the Jet Boil pots; on any of your previously owned pots/cups? If so what material did...
Stripped MSR windpro canister stove
there has been alot on modifying a coleman Xtreme stove, so I tried to strip one of my canister stoves, my coice was a MSR windpro. with a total weight of 5.7oz...
Winter Stove
- Are you melting snow for only one person, or more in the group? For winter in California, I've used mostly MSR XGK stoves, but the other MSR white gas stoves aren't...
Solo-Plus Tent State of the Market Report
"So Chris, yes we do expect more thorough reviews , the frustration expressed above is towards BPL not you." +1 And thanks again for the PMs this morning. "Another disheartening thread. Agree....
Canister Stoves and Altitude
I'm planning a trip in the Sierras this month (August) and was on my way to buy a Snowpeak GigaPower, to replace my ancient heavy, firestreaming Svea. However, I was told by...
Simmerlite Weight vs. WindPro Weight
I'm going to make an attempt here to compare the weight of an MSR Simmerlite with the weight of an MSR WindPro. I would appreciate any feedback that you might have, particularly...
Comparative Fuel Efficiency and Carry Weight for Six Lightweight Backpacking Cooking Systems: Part I
Companion forum thread to: Comparative Fuel Efficiency and Carry Weight for Six Lightweight Backpacking Cooking Systems: Part I Assembling Comparable Cooking Systems and Test Data OK I'm gonna have to pony up...
Remote Inverted Canister Winter Stove V6
Companion forum thread to: Remote Inverted Canister Winter Stove V6Longtime Backpacking Light contributor Roger Caffin debuts the V6 model of his inverted canister stove. Hi Roger, Its been some years since I...
How Can Cheap Butane Canisters be Modified to Work With Canister Stoves?
Roger Caffin discusses how you can modify and use cheap butane canisters with canister stoves in this MYOG article. How Can Cheap Butane Canisters be Modified to Work With Canister Stoves? As...
More Winter Stoves becoming available
Hi all I have completed a few other projects, and now I find I have a growing list of enquiries about more winter stoves. However, I have run out of most of...
Preheat tube run up centre of burner column ?
Mark Rash wrote: > In your article on the BernzOMatic propane can, you point out that upside down feeding liquid propane, a preheat tube might be needed. Have you tried using an...
How Cold of Weather Can I Run My Gas Stove In?
I mostly use my 30 or so year old Svea 123r in the winter, but this summer I got an MSR pocket rocket and have been finding it really convenient with the...
R-Caffin / H-Jim style can-top stove windscreen: why not make it support pot (rather than stove)
http://adventuresinstoving.blogspot.com/2011/08/windscreens.html http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/exploding_gas_canisters_the_hazard_of_overheating.html (see Real Life Field Use section) For cannister TOP stoves (not remote), when using the above Roger Caffin / Hiking Jim style can-top stove windscreen (with heat reflector): why not...
Stoves, Tents and Carbon Monoxide – Deadly or not?
Companion forum thread to: Stoves, Tents and Carbon Monoxide - Deadly or not? Part 1: Theory This excellent article also reminded me of the story of Commander Robert Byrd who spent some...
Selecting a Canister Stove for Cold Weather BackpackingPart I: Stove and Fuel Fundamentals
Companion forum thread to:Selecting a Canister Stove for Cold Weather BackpackingPart I: Stove and Fuel Fundamentals This is the kind of article series that should epitimize BPL journalism. First the theory, then...
stove to melt snow
Tony, I use a similar windscreen set up to the one in the following article. Also, the whole article will answer some of your canisters in cold weather questions. http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00041.html We've seem...
Winter Stoves?
Just curious, is everyone using white gas when the only water source is snow, or are you trying to extend alcohol/canister/fire fuels into the winter season - if so, what are you...
Canister Topped Stove Performance in the Wind
I just compiled a bunch of photos and videos of various canister topped stoves operating in my wind tunnel. The visuals provide a bit of insight with respect to fuel efficiencies and...
Stove O Ring Upgrade?
I’ve no idea if this would work or fit, but I was listening to a mechanic who says he’s stopped using black o rings altogether and that he’s been really happy with...
