11oz ... the crucial bottle

By Weston Bierma Ranked #75 - Stoves March 19, 2011

I have many MSR fuel bottles but the 11oz. (small) is often times clutch in getting every last drop of fuel burned when using it with and MSR stove. The smaller size allows the fuel to sit higher above the fuel pump. For example think of putting 8oz of water in a 16oz glass (it is half full) now put 8oz of water in a 10oz. cup and it is now 80% full. This is really help full to burn every last drop. What I do for backpacking is carry the middle size (20oz) and the small (11oz) alongside. There are several big advantages,

#1 If you have one fuel bottle and you were to spill it or puncture it you are totally out of fuel.
#2 You and your partner can each carry a little in case you were to be separated and need a little fire starter.
#3 The small can make it easier to burn every last drop
#4 If you go for a 3 night hike the 20oz is a perfect size, so just consider the small 11oz size your back up fuel for emergency or weather related use.

I have used my MSR XGK EX in 17 different countries and at very high altitudes with white gas, diesel, kerosene, unleaded, and fuel with things floating in it (nothing like South American desperation). I swear by this stove it is one of my most reliable and trusted pieces of gear.

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