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Camping stoves and propane free...?
Was looking at what gear would be needed for camping. Never thought of some places fire is not allowed unless in designated areas, never knew. If need to cook something need a camping stove. Would hiking with propane be something dangerous though? Is there such a thing as propane free stoves?
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A sterno stove
carrying propane is not dangerous.
Propane cartridges are less dangerous than solid or liquid fuels, and also a lot less messy and smelly.
Hiking with propane is not dangerous but those canisters are very heavy.
Depending on weather sterno is often not hot enough to boil water, it can only warm things up.
If you're lookin into buying a stove, white gas models are are light and usually an excellent value.
Stoves that run on iso-butane/propane mixes may be a little more expensive but are very light.
Depending on weather sterno is often not hot enough to boil water, it can only warm things up.
If you're lookin into buying a stove, white gas models are are light and usually an excellent value.
Stoves that run on iso-butane/propane mixes may be a little more expensive but are very light.
No it is not dangerous to hike with the propane and the stove. But think of it this way- Propane is an inexpensive camping fuel but its also one of the bulkiest and heaviest. Your best bet would to go with a liquid fuel such as a white gas backpacking stove. The stove itself is definitely lighter than the propane stove, the you can also buy a gallon of white gas for about $5 but the weight of the fuel itself is almost comparable. Then you have the isobutane canister stoves, the fuel is more expensive but it is considerably lighter and more efficient. Here are a couple links to show you what I mean:
Liquid Fuel Stoves:
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Canister Stoves:
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General Stove Info:
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Liquid Fuel Stoves:
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Try to choose products that use naptha gas. It is a lighter weight fuel and is relatively safe. The problem with propane is that it requires a heavy canister, thereby making it more difficult to carry. I can understand why you do not want to use propane!
There are many double and single burner options out there for camping stoves that use naptha gas. Maybe try the Coleman website for starters.
If you're an experienced hiker like I am, you will very quickly begin to think of everything in terms of absolute necessity and weight. In any case, I wish you the best of luck in your search for excellent camping gear.
There are many double and single burner options out there for camping stoves that use naptha gas. Maybe try the Coleman website for starters.
If you're an experienced hiker like I am, you will very quickly begin to think of everything in terms of absolute necessity and weight. In any case, I wish you the best of luck in your search for excellent camping gear.
Propane comes in small canisters. Alcohol comes in small bottle containers. White gas in the same. All of them are effective for camp stoves. Sterno tabs are very lightweight and heat well. This site should show you several types of stoves you can use. They put out great heat and all of them have a different carrying weight. You can go as light as your wallet allows or go uber cheap. Either way works.
Answer: Yes, there is an alternative to fire.
Mil-Spec meals ready to eat (MRE) can be purchased by case with
twelve selections that eliminate camp stoves. Individual bags have
been thrown out of aircraft in-flight over Africa and Asia to feed thousands of people after natural disasters eliminated other relief infrastructure. Bags content includes but is not limited to powdered
juice, cutlery, cookie, a fruit dish, spicy sauce and more!
To heat thrust your menu selection under an armpit or park a wide
buttock atop same until contents are pumped blood hot. MRE are
designed to feed American Armed Forces in combat.
Mil-Spec meals ready to eat (MRE) can be purchased by case with
twelve selections that eliminate camp stoves. Individual bags have
been thrown out of aircraft in-flight over Africa and Asia to feed thousands of people after natural disasters eliminated other relief infrastructure. Bags content includes but is not limited to powdered
juice, cutlery, cookie, a fruit dish, spicy sauce and more!
To heat thrust your menu selection under an armpit or park a wide
buttock atop same until contents are pumped blood hot. MRE are
designed to feed American Armed Forces in combat.
As you can see from the answers above, there are many different fuels used for camping stoves.
The latest backpacking stoves are capable of burning liquid or gas fuels, with a turn of the dial. They can be on the expensive side when compared to other stoves and are usually called "all fuel" or "omni fuel" and can truly cook with anything that will burn.
If you are looking for a reasonably priced stove that will perform well for a long period of time, I would suggest a liquid fuel stove.
For more information you could start at:
http://www.camp…
The latest backpacking stoves are capable of burning liquid or gas fuels, with a turn of the dial. They can be on the expensive side when compared to other stoves and are usually called "all fuel" or "omni fuel" and can truly cook with anything that will burn.
If you are looking for a reasonably priced stove that will perform well for a long period of time, I would suggest a liquid fuel stove.
For more information you could start at:
http://www.camp…
try a trangia i have used them for 30 years
As an avid backpacker, scout leader and professional fire fighter i would have to say that propane is extremely safe. It is alot safer than people think. I use an isopropane stove that works great. Look into the MSR pocket rocket stove the isopropane cylinders are very light and will last for several days depending on how long it takes you to cook your meals.
you can use wood or hobo stoves in a no fire zones, as long as it's not a open fire or fire pit, your good.
you can also use propane anywheres safely, I personally use a isobutane stove, a mix of propane and butane that uses smaller canisters then propane.
the wood stove would be the best for weight, since it's only a tin can cut and shaped into a stove, isobutane works good too, but the fuel can be hard to find in some places, only place I've found it is at canadian tire, never at a walmart, might be different somewheres else.
you can also use propane anywheres safely, I personally use a isobutane stove, a mix of propane and butane that uses smaller canisters then propane.
the wood stove would be the best for weight, since it's only a tin can cut and shaped into a stove, isobutane works good too, but the fuel can be hard to find in some places, only place I've found it is at canadian tire, never at a walmart, might be different somewheres else.
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