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I have one but don't use it very often, it seems to chew through butane cartridges.
My Coleman dual fuel on the other hand is much more efficient and seems to use less fuel, mind you they cost a lot more.... (just make sure you don't use unleaded fuel, Shellite is best).
Weigh up the cost of cartridges vs. the cost of the Coleman & Shellite. It's not that long before the costs start to equal out.
Colin
The other thing that has triggered this for me is the Spirit of Tasmania. No fuels allowed and gas bottles must be handed in for the duration of the cruise (and they check expiry dates). But from what I can see, butane can just be left in the vehicle. Much easier.
Most of my camping is done in the warmer months, so the low temp issue is good to keep i mind, but probably not an issue for me most of the time.
For instant noodles, eggs, beans or boiling water, the penny stoves are awesome.
Costs you 2 empty drink cans, and a chunk of pinkbat.
A few tablespoons of metho goes for ages.
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Then there is the posh version of this, the Trangia or one of the many copies now available.Quote:
Originally Posted by d@rk51d3
Trangia Kök - Trangia Stoves Stoves, outdoor, Ultralight , Series 25, Series 27
Colin
That's good to know about carriage on The Spirit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Judo
We struggled a bit with butane in Tassie when we were there in March a couple of years ago. The key was to keep the wind away, and to put in a full bottle if it was still struggling.
If you can make yourself some sort of foldable windbreak it will help a lot. The plastic box is better than nothing, but if you had 3 bits of sheetmetal hinged together so you could shield 3 sides of the cooker would be ideal and easy to store.
Steve
Purchased 2 of them from Big W for $15 each and 4 refills for $4.80. They also had boxes of 12 refills for $12, but I couldn't carry that much.
Altitude affects Butane Stoves badly as well. Get up into some of the higher camping spots and you will be waiting forever for heat from them.
I'll just have to light a nice camp fire then, won't I. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Hymie
This might help
FAQ - Fuel Mixtures
That's awesome, thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranga
The butane refills are in actual fact ISO butane. Meaning (from the link) the boiling point is -12C, not 0C. ISO butane should operate a stove down to -5 OK. I can't see myself camping in those temperatures any day soon!