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I'm looking to get into alpine style climbing, is canister...
By abc123
Ranked #718 - Canister Stoves
March 3, 2009
I'm looking to get into alpine style climbing, is canister or liquid fuel the why to go? Which does better at altitude and in the cold? I heard the liquid fuel does better in the cold because generally speaking the fuel does not freeze. Is this true? What are the pros and cons of each fuel system?
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By Jason Livingston
Ranked #26 - Canister Stoves
March 5, 2009
Liquid fuel is much better in the cold because it NEVER freezes. White gas freezes at minus 120-something, I believe. Plus you regulate your own pressure with a liquid fuel stove. Canisters do terribly in cold temperatures, but they are lighter and don't take as long to prime. All in all though, the extra time and weight is better than not having hot food, so go with a liquid fuel stove.-------------The biggest benefit for liquid fuel in cold temperature is that you control the pressure in the fuel bottle. That's it's real advantage. Canisters are dependent on the pressure inside. The great thing about the Reactor is it will work at 0degrees and above. For a canister stove to work at this low of temp is amazing! I've used it several times this winter to melt snow and have been very pleased. It is the best performing canister stove on the market.If you think that you will be in temps below zero you will be better served with a liquid fuel stove.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- stainless steel
- Fuel Type:
- MSR IsoPro
- Burn Time:
- 80 min
- Boil Time:
- 3 min
- Auto Ignition:
- no
- Windscreen:
- yes
- Heat Reflector:
- yes
- Parts Kit:
- no
- Cleaning Tool:
- no
- Fuel Bottle or Canister Included:
- no
- Stuff Sack:
- no
- Hard Case:
- yes
- Weight:
- 1 lb 2 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, camping, cooking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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