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Post by beartoothtucker on Dec 5, 2015 8:41:29 GMT -8
Been using the first generation of this since 2008 with Esbit. I love it. Esbit system
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Post by zeke on Dec 5, 2015 13:00:08 GMT -8
No longer are alcohol stoves subject to fire restrictions, especially if one carries a snuff can. Yes, my White Box is slower than a Pocket Rocket, but only by a minute or so, and I have time in camp to allow for that. i also relish the quiet of the WB as compared to the rocket sound of the PR. As for spills, I have carried a bottle of alcohol fuel for many years now and never had a fuel leak or spill. I toss my pack on the ground, and still no spillage.
Case is, these things are individual choices. Lightest options are alcohol and Nesbit, unless you carry a twig burner.If you won't notice the difference in weight, wait a few years.
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Post by hikerjer on Dec 5, 2015 16:00:35 GMT -8
. I'd rather just carry the extra weight of a fuel can and pocket stove and not have to worry about fire bans, slow boil times, spills, etc. Same here. I'll stick with my pocket rocket for most occasions.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Dec 5, 2015 16:28:06 GMT -8
Esbit v alcohol could come down to how easy it would be to locate fuel. Alcohol if some sort is available widely. The cubes seem more specialized.
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Post by Westy on Dec 5, 2015 16:51:12 GMT -8
I'll stick with my pocket rocket for most occasions I'm with Jer on this one. The pocket rocket weighs 3 oz. and works well on solo overnighter to 4-5 day hikes. On longer hikes where a fuel resupply is required seems the best scenario for alternative fuel stoves. Alcohol being the most available.
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Post by markskor on Dec 5, 2015 17:17:33 GMT -8
. I'd rather just carry the extra weight of a fuel can and pocket stove and not have to worry about fire bans, slow boil times, spills, etc. Same here. I'll stick with my pocket rocket for most occasions. Agree, for a few more ozs, a canister will also cook fish, above timberline...not so much with alcohol or Esbit.
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Post by turley on Dec 5, 2015 21:53:51 GMT -8
I agree that canister stoves are convenient and use a Snow Peak LiteMax Titanium when my daughter or wife accompanies me. For solo trips, especially for just boiling water, I prefer esbit as not only is the stove and fuel lighter, but more compact as well. Another benefit of alcohol or esbit that hasn't been mentioned is they still heat well in cold temperatures where as canisters are occasionally sensitive.
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Post by BigLoad on Dec 6, 2015 19:52:56 GMT -8
I used Esbit as a kid, many years ago. It would be my fuel of last resort.
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Post by tomas on Dec 7, 2015 8:52:34 GMT -8
I used Esbit as a kid, many years ago. It would be my fuel of last resort Ditto. I'd rather build a fire and boil my water over that than use an esbit again.
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Post by geophagous on Dec 11, 2015 14:08:31 GMT -8
My son at 10 is in love with esbit while I prefer the alcohol with wind screen for solo use and the cannister/pocket rocket when with the family backpacking.
To each his own but my son loves that it is HIS own stove and that means he has just a bit more fun backpacking with me.....
Maybe that fun factor offsets the negatives......
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