[pct-l] Lite Weight Cookset

[Rod Miller]

On 1/23/14 10:54 PM, Dennis Phelan wrote:
> I didn't think the Jetboil was a good option until I started using one.
> While they are heavier than the stove with a TI pot setup, they are so
> efficient in their heat transfer they make up for their excess weight by
> saving gas.  I have found that a jetboil will use almost 50% less fuel to
> boil a given amount of water than stove and pot setup.  This is even more
> true when there is a wind (breeze).
>
> Dennis
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 5:09 PM, Jim Marco <jdm27 at cornell.edu> wrote:
>
>> Yeah, there are a lot of good canister outfits out there. As much as I
>> like alcohol for short weekend trips and overnighters, I do not use them
>> for more than a few nights out.
>>
>> For white gas stoves, I prefer the venerable SVEA 123r. It is a rugged
>> little stove, 12oz of fuel is good for about two weeks(the fuel weighs
>> about 10oz, but the stove weighs ~20oz.) Total is around 35oz for 14 days
>> with pot and wind screen. This *will* run on auto fuel though not as
>> hot/clean.
>>
>> Only one canister stove do I feel comfortable with. This is Caffin's 3.1oz
>> remote stove. Coupled with a 1oz wind screen, a grease pot at 3.25oz, and
>> an 240g canister (actually weighs a bit more than 12oz) this makes a great
>> stove for about 10 days. Total is around 20oz for 10 days. I recommend a
>> spare canister because these are not as reliable as the SVEA.
>>          My thoughts only . . .
>>                  jdm
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
>> On Behalf Of Dan C. aka Thumper
>> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 4:37 PM
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Subject: [pct-l] Lite Weight Cookset
>>
>> Just thought I'd share my cookset info:
>>
>> Optimus Crux Weekend HE Cook System - Combined weight = 315g or 11.1oz
>> (About 25% less than Jet Boil PCS)
>>
>> I've found them Sports Authority as well as on Amazon;
>> http://www.amazon.com/Optimus-Crux-Stove-Terra-Weekend/dp/B0046GRL6A/ref=pd_sbs_sg_2
>>
>> This set uses standard iso-butane canisters.  The weight can be reduced
>> further by eliminating the covers and possibly the sauce pan/lid.
>>
>> Thumper

My experience with the Jet Boil Ti Sol is that a 110g cartridge
will boil 38 cups of water (one at a time of course). This at
altitudes of 8000 - 11000 feet. Note that this stove is for
boiling only, not for cooking, as the gas valve is on or off,
not adjustable. 1 cup of 40-50 degree water will boil in 30
seconds. For freeze dried junkies like me this stove is ideal.

It has been upgraded since many negative reviews of it were
posted on the REI. My only complaint is that the piezo igniter
sometimes fails at high elevations (don't laugh, I carefully
observed the pattern, and whatever physical phenomina are at
work are well beyond me), so I just carry a small lighter.

Sticks

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