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Use of Fuels in Portable Stoves. Advantages and disadvantages of different liquid fuels. So what other type of stoves besides the Trangia are out there?. Mountain Safety Research (MSR) - Pocket Rocket. Pros – Extremely light Burns Hot – Very quick boil Handy disposable canisters
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So what other type of stoves besides the Trangia are out there?
Mountain Safety Research (MSR)- Pocket Rocket • Pros – • Extremely light • Burns Hot – Very quick boil • Handy disposable canisters • Relatively cheap to buy & use • Cons – • Uses fuel very quickly • Affected by wind • Non Recyclable fuel canister
MSR Whisper Light • Pros – • Relatively light • Refillable Fuel Bottle • Fast boil & Cook • Cons – • Fiddly at times • Fuel line can get blocked • Only Runs on Shellite • You need a university degree to light the darn thing!
JetBoil Group Cooking System • Pros – • Very fast boil & cook • Can cook for a number of people easily • Packs up small • You look cool with the best gear • Cons • Expensive! • Uses fuel quick • Lots of parts
Gas Cartridge Stove • Pros – • Convenient and easy • Readily available gas canisters • Self lighting • Relatively cheap & easy to buy • Cons – • Very Heavy • Not suited for carrying