david
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Post by david on Jan 22, 2017 18:31:49 GMT -8
I will be taking a long road trip and doing a lot of car camping. I use to take a stove that used those green coleman propane canisters that are available everywhere there is a Walmart, and more, so basically everywhere. For my upcoming trip, I would like to take my pocket rocket which uses MSR isopro fuel (and facsimiles). I have previously purchases my isopro canisters at REI. I don't know where else they are sold nor do I want to spend a bunch of time looking for them while on the road. Do they also sell these at Walmarts? How widely available are they? Thanks.
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bluefish
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Post by bluefish on Jan 22, 2017 18:56:26 GMT -8
Yes, they sell them at Wal-Mart and most sporting goods chain stores. Bring extras if you go to out-of-the-way places.
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Post by johntpenca on Jan 22, 2017 22:11:08 GMT -8
If you are car camping, just load up before you go. As bluefish says, the canisters are generally available at most outdoor stores.
What roads are you taking and post up a trip report.
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Post by toejam on Jan 23, 2017 8:17:12 GMT -8
My local WalMart & Big 5 have them. Gas stations in mountain towns often have them. I bet I could road trip for a month with two 8 oz. canisters.
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Post by Westy on Jan 24, 2017 5:41:55 GMT -8
Along the CDTHave no clue as to your travel itinerary, but would not worry. An 8 oz. canister should provide 60 minutes for a Pocket Rocket. I would calculate your usage so you have some idea of your demand and supply needs. Your demand calculation should consider meals per day. how many days and are you cooking or boiling water. Easiest strategy is establishing a re-order point. For example start with 2 canisters and as the first canister is consumed and your inventory is one, you have lead time to procure another on the road.
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Post by hikerjer on Jan 24, 2017 12:24:51 GMT -8
As has been stated, Walmart. However, I'm not sure if the Walmarts in places like the Midwest, where hiking/backpacking is not so widely spread, will carry them. I know here in the Rocky Mountain west, it's no problem finding them.
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Post by BigLoad on Jan 24, 2017 12:46:37 GMT -8
An alcohol stove may be more convenient for fuel availability, provided you're not faced with burn restrictions.
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Post by zeke on Jan 24, 2017 12:56:56 GMT -8
I have found those red canisters in so many places. Walmart, Sports Authority, Big 5, REI, and even some gas stations in the West.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Jan 24, 2017 14:18:10 GMT -8
I think you'll find it widely available. If you find a place that doesn't sell it, I suspect asking someone will yield a nearby location that does.
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Post by talus on Jan 25, 2017 15:18:38 GMT -8
I'm not sure if the Walmarts in places like the Midwest, where hiking/backpacking is not so widely spread, will carry them. They do here near the PA/OH border. |
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Post by reuben on Jan 25, 2017 17:08:07 GMT -8
Nothing is guaranteed, but after taking a multifuel stove setup to northern Patagonia, I happened to find canisters in two stores. One was a North Face store, the other was some local outdoor store.
Not sure, but I might have seen some in San Pedro de Atacama, in the far desert north of Chile, near the border with Bolivia.
It's always good to check ahead, but unless you plan to sterilize all of your water by boiling, you can always get by for a few days via other means - trail mix, sausage, etc.
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