[pct-l] Stoves

[Jim Bravo]

Hi Richard:

For what it's worth, I did some back yard tests when I was considered 
using Esbit tabs this year and the hottest stove, by far, was the 
factory Esbit unit that folds at a 45-degree angle. It weighs about 3 
oz, I believe. It boiled water better than anything else I tried. I 
think it has to do with the way the air flow is controlled (German 
engineering) - the air currents shear past the sides of the fuel tabs 
very cleanly, with a lot of updraft. Could not duplicate the heat it 
produced, trying several different designs. Ultimately I decided to go 
with alcohol due to wider fuel availability, but I like that little 
stove and would not hesitate to use it.

Jim
Straywolf


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Border" <rborder at wesleyan.edu>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 4:46 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Stoves


> Alright guys, here's one:
>
> What's the best fuel tab stove set-up for cooking for two?
>
> Thanks!
> Richard
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