Comments on: Alcohol Stoves Reconsidered

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 17:12:11 +0000

In reply to Brett919. The Golden Age is any time you are on a trail! :)

By: Brett919

Brett919 — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 16:10:19 +0000

“back in the dark ages of 1998”

I thought that was still in The Golden Era

By: Rod Braithwaite

Rod Braithwaite — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 02:11:07 +0000

In reply to Dan Yeruski.

Dan, your response seems to imply not loving alky stoves in every situation is “negative” and “in bad taste”. I doubt you intended such, but that’s how it reads.

Paul did a good job of explaining his own experience & point of view. He qualified his opinions several times, and he also concluded with – “Now, these are just my personal preferences. 🙂 I don’t claim this approach is the best for everyone, but it is best for my own style of backpacking and outdoors use. “

By: Dan Yeruski

Dan Yeruski — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 04:40:47 +0000

easy read………fire bans, rather take no stove and the ease of using a canister. I read it thoroughly.

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 01:55:04 +0000

In reply to Dan Yeruski. Oy vey. Think you may want to re-read what I wrote a bit more slowly and thoroughly. :)

By: Dan Yeruski

Dan Yeruski — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 01:09:00 +0000

No claim was made you were in violation. I asked the question to provoke a well thought out answer to why you were “reconsidering”

“Since I’m in a casual mode anyway, the sheer ease of the canister stove appeals to me”

I think you’ve gone the way of the “majority” of common breed of hikers, the ease of canisters and get from point a to point b as quick as possible.

I would have rather seen you “reconsider” eating warm/hot foods in favor of cold. Being negative towards alcohol stoves is in bad taste.

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 15:41:13 +0000

In reply to Dan Yeruski. You'd be surprised at the amount of people who disagree with bans. For the matter, even individual ranger districts (and rangers!) interpret the law differently. (see links in article) Not wanting to futz with possible fire bans and interpretations there of, I just go stove-less many times. Now, the claim that I was in violation seems rather aggressive, esp if you see my stance on other forums. Relax. Chill. Take the article FWIW. :) THe reconsideration is that for many years alchie stoves were the go-to for lightweight stove options. For various reasons, I think that has changed in many cases.

By: Dan Yeruski

Dan Yeruski — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:10:17 +0000

What’s to be reconsidered? Fire bans are law. Law says no alcohol stoves. We are to obey the laws. Could it be you were in violation and then had a change of heart to “reconsider” ? Again, I ask what is to be reconsidered?

By: Lunatic

Lunatic — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 15:36:43 +0000

Mags, I used alcohol on my 2009 AT thru which worked out well, but I’ve since gone back to canisters and my MSR PR. I like having more control and can handle the weight and bulk. Was out your way recently for a portion of the CT and it was beautiful. I leave later this week for an E2E SOBO Long Trail hike and will use the PR.

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 18:42:46 +0000

In reply to Clay Houser.

One of our Trail Show (www.thetrailshow.com) listeners reported that REI will take in the empties if you have at least 10. Haven’t verified that myself. Also, REI advocates recycling the canisters FWIW:
http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-stove.html

Many municipalities will recycle the containers as well. Call ahead first though!
More info: https://pmags.com/recycling-backpacking-fuel-canisters