[pct-l] Musical instruments, stoves

[Andrew]

Man, I would love more instruments on the trail. I don't run into many people with instruments though. I've been trying to figure out a way to make a small light weight banjo for my hikes. It would be nice to have when the mood hits me and i'm sure not to drive anyone else nuts.

-----Original Message-----
>From: "Eric Lee (GAMES)" <elee at microsoft.com>
>Sent: Feb 29, 2008 10:07 PM
>To: Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes <diane at santabarbarahikes.com>, "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] Musical instruments, stoves
>
>Soini wrote:
>>
>Would you be offended if a fellow hiker brought and played a musical
>instrument like a flute or a strumstick?
>>
>
>For me, it would be fine if this fellow hiker were considerate and not obnoxious about playing it when other people might not want it played.  If there's any doubt, don't.
>
>Soini wrote:
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>Which do you think is the better option? Wood stove or alcohol?
>>
>
>They each have their advantages and disadvantages.  You already described many of them.  I would add that a wood stove is considered to be a campfire in the eyes of the Forest Service, so they're illegal to use during fire bans or in many alpine places where campfires are restricted above a certain altitude.
>
>I haven't found alcohol stoves to use excessive amounts of fuel, but then I have a pressurized version (aka Pepsi Can stove) that is probably a little more efficient, though fussier to light.
>
>I've seen people using both on the trail.  Use whatever you like best, I guess.
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