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Recent Developments in Canister Stoves
"The one that sits on the radiation shield is very similar to the one I remember being described on this site. You are right, the bowl one is also very good. They...
World's Lightest Canister Stove with Auto Ignition
Thank you Rick. It's easy to understand why the Soto has the ability to regulate the low pressure during cold weather. The typycal needle valve will let the fuel "gush" out with...
Neoair and humidity in breath??!!! - a hoax?
CD stipulate on their website inflating the Neoair series of mats by mouth poses no issue in so much as long term degradation of the mat AND insulation.... Although I feel comfortable...
GR5 and Vanoise - September 2012
GR5 - Grande Traversée des Alpes In September 2012 I walked the GR5 from Thonons-les-Bains to Val d’Isere over 7 days and then spent a further week walking in the Vanoise region...
how cold can you use a liquid feed canister stove?
In short, what matters is not what the ambient temperature is, but rather how smart you are at handling the conditions. Very well put -- and very much in line with ultralight...
how cold can you use a liquid feed canister stove?
im thinking about getting the new MSR wisperlite universal, and i was wondering how cold i could use it with a canister in liquid feed mode. this would be for winter camping...
Inverted Canister Stove Winter Fuel Consumption
You are missing the point. White gasoline is a multipurpose item. Use white gasoline to start your stove, and you won't have to carry an eyebrow trimmer. OK, you got me. That...
Lightweight Integrated Canister Fuel Cooking Systems State of the Market Report 2011: Part 2 – Trends, Stove Ratings, and Selections
Integrated canister fuel cooking systems have advanced substantially in every way – they’re lighter, faster, more efficient, and have more cooking capacity and versatility. In this part we highlight this evolution, explore how these stoves can be very weight-efficient, and identify the top performing stoves for different situations and needs.
Lightweight Integrated Canister Fuel Cooking Systems State of the Market Report 2011: Part 1 – Overview and Performance Evaluation
If I'm reading this chart correctly, It took about half the time (roughly 200 seconds vs. roughly 400 seconds) for stoves with regulator valves to boil water in cold, calm conditions than...
3mm Aerogel “Supersuit” going to Everest
The entire jacket weighs just over 2 pounds. Most of that is obviously the nylon exterior shell. When I started the project I decided to use a very durable high performance exterior...
New shelter
Hi all, I've recently started down the path to become a lighter backpacker and my old tent is on the chopping block. I had no idea there were so many other options...
MSR windpro in the snow
I'm curious as to what experience people have with the MSR Windpro stove for snow camping, using it with the canister inverted. Beyond general impressions,I'd especially like to hear about: Any comparisons...
Heat Exchange Stove Shootout: Part 3Heat Exchanger Stoves
I went through about the same amount of fuel (45 g, maybe a few less), but I boiled 3 L of water in about 9.5 min this time. This was with the...
Most efficient/lightest current pocket canister stoves
What are the current best light pocket canister stoves (under 4 oz) that are highly fuel efficient and preferably throw off less carbon monoxide for cooking in vestibules (though I'd be careful...
Myth Busted Winter Alcohol Stoves
Many times we hear that alcohol stoves are hard to light in cold weather. That might be true for most stoves but not all. I did a test this morning in Northern...
winter sleep system
> “Snow caves are best suited to locations where climbers can burrow into a snow-covered hillside…. The weight of a collapsed snow-cave roof could cause serious injury to people underneath.” Indeed. It...
8.8g SUUL remate canister stove
This is my latest stove it is called SUUL stove (Super Ultra Ultra Light) its total weight is 8.8 grams and that includes burner, pot stand, fuel line and control valve. This...
MYOG – A Winter Canister Stove using your Summer Upright Stove and the Brunton Stove Stand
Hi Steve > As in wrapping the canister with sleeping pad material and covering the "bowl" with the water in it with a piece of silnylon or something? Anything like that. A...
Cooking: weight vs speed vs effort for “long days”
Ok, I want to start the debate here about which stove to use for a long un-resupplied hike I am planning, and everyone's thoughts about stoves. It will be 12-14 days in...
Backpacking in yosemite
I am going up backpacking in Yosemite national park November 23rd so the conditions are going to be a little bit cold but overall i think it will be ok. Our trip...
