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MSR DragonFly Stove
May 18, 2011
Look at alcohol as part of a cooking "system" to judge whether it's right for your trip. And consider your conditions. The above descriptions of alky are correct, but it's a great choice under the right conditions. You can make a supercat stove for near Zero cost and a few ounces in weight, plus the denatured alcohol can be carried in a plastic water bottle. You'll burn 1oz of fuel to boil 2 cups of water in 8-10minutes. You can also create a simmer ring to extend the same 1oz for 20 minutes of simmer. I've pushed the cold temp limitations by warming the fuel bottle inside my jacket and by using an insulated bottom plate.
That said, it's not intended for temps below freezing. It will also experience issues at higher altitudes attempting to reach "boil". As a one-person, 3-three season system, for under 4-5 days, it doesn't get lighter.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
MSR XGK EX Multi-Fuel Stove
May 17, 2011
if you want to burn alcohol you can make your own stove, the best is a supercat:
http://zenstoves.net/LowPressure.htm
But this will be very problematic at low temps and high altitude.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes