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Comment on Book Review – This Vast Enterprise a New History of Lewis and Clark by Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:44:27 +0000

In reply to Jeremy Werlin. Thx! It is a book I'll think about a lot, I suspect

Comment on Stove Comparison – Real World Use by Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:43:43 +0000

In reply to Pete. Good information is never late. :) thx for sharing!

Comment on Stove Comparison – Real World Use by Pete

Pete — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:13:15 +0000

Hi Paul, super late to this, but just to add to the info database here… For the Esbit tabs, I have found an easy way to light them is to use a short thin strip cut from a bike inner tube, say a 700c road bike tube. Cut a strip about an inch long and maybe 1/4″ wide. Put the strip just under the Esbit tab so it sticks out beyond the tab. Same concept as a fireworks fuse. Light the rubber strip and the strip will then catch the Esbit tab. Works every time. Dirtbaggery at its finest 🙂 Thanks Paul!

Comment on Book Review – This Vast Enterprise a New History of Lewis and Clark by Jeremy Werlin

Jeremy Werlin — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:44:59 +0000

Paul, thanks for an exceptional review. Very well written and deeply thoughtful. Some of your best work, I think. I am compelled to get a copy. Thanks mate.

Comment on White Box Alcohol Stove: An 18-Year-Overdue Review by Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:10:55 +0000

In reply to Mel Church. Alas not a good option Out West

Comment on White Box Alcohol Stove: An 18-Year-Overdue Review by Mel Church

Mel Church — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:25:46 +0000

I always used homemade alcohol stoves on long A.T. hikes. Simple to use and quiet. Fuel available wherever I hiked and I always knew how much I had left. If I were to do another thru hike in the east that is what I would carry again.

Comment on White Box Alcohol Stove: An 18-Year-Overdue Review by Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:43:40 +0000

In reply to Chumly. I do miss alchie stoves simplicity many times.

Comment on Stoves for camping – A Decade Later by Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:42:22 +0000

In reply to K C. I used white gas back in Colorado more vs Utah for sure.

Comment on White Box Alcohol Stove: An 18-Year-Overdue Review by Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:41:46 +0000

In reply to K C. Ha! Definitely the same era.

Comment on White Box Alcohol Stove: An 18-Year-Overdue Review by Chumly

Chumly — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:36:23 +0000

I use a Toaks with the main parts of a Sterno Inferno stove stand, which make it a secondary combustion stove, and is it ever an inferno! 2 C water attain a roiling boil on less than 5 ml of alcohol…but then the burn bans, sigh.