[at-l] The kindness of hikers

[Ken Bennett]

I had the same cracking -- it leads to interesting flames shooting out from
the fuel bottle. (Ask me how I know this....) I just bought the new pump --
but it was $25 a few years ago. For $35 I might just use my alcohol or
canister stove.

--Ken





2008/3/19 Arthur Gaudet <rockdancer97 at comcast.net>:

>  So,
>
> I returned from my last little backpack with one little item on my list.
>
> -Do not go hiking with the Whisperlite stove!
>
> I found out that my trusted shaker jet stove (not the Internationale) has
> cracked plastic all around the pumper mechanism. This is certain to cause
> problems if I rely on it any longer. Being a cheap hiker I'd like to resort
> to one of two options. Those with useful knowledge, please weigh in. Others,
> well just be yourselves <g>
>
> Option 1: Whisperlite now makes a newer version of the pump, with better
> flame control for the older Whisperlites. This control was previously only
> available on the newer Dragon model. $35 new at REI.
>
> Option 2: A good hearted hiker who no longer uses his/her Whisperlite has
> a pump that's in better shape than mine. I'll offer something in return to
> make it an agreeable bargain.
>
> Both the new pump ($35) & brand new Whisperlites  ($69) are available
> retail.
>
> Ebay also has both for sale, but they are nearly as much paying retail &
> then they add shipping. Not much of a deal. (I'm a little surprised at the
> bidding on all the items. Whisperlite's are still very much in demand!)
>
>
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