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From: Backpacking Light - Sunday Apr 29, 2018 10:33 am
Alcohol stoves are revered in the ultralight backpacking community for several reasons:
1. They are simple, with no moving parts, so they don't suffer mechanical failure.
2. Alcohol fuel is readily available at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores - so it's a great option for thru-hikers needing to resupply.
3. They are extremely lightweight - most alcohol stoves weigh less than an ounce. Solo cook kits (stove, pot, windscreen, pot support, fuel bottle, and fuel measuring copy) often weigh less than 5 oz total.
But in cold temperatures and windy conditions, alcohol stoves require more intentionality, and perhaps, more careful selection of a stove and windscreen system.
Today, we published David Hosmer's test results comparing four well-known alcohol stoves from Trail Designs and Zelph. Importantly, David took a look at their boil times and fuel consumption performance in both light and moderate winds. Even when the stoves were encapsulated by a Caldera Cone (wind screen / pot support system), wind significantly affected stove performance.
Happy Trails,
Ryan J
owner/publisher
1. They are simple, with no moving parts, so they don't suffer mechanical failure.
2. Alcohol fuel is readily available at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores - so it's a great option for thru-hikers needing to resupply.
3. They are extremely lightweight - most alcohol stoves weigh less than an ounce. Solo cook kits (stove, pot, windscreen, pot support, fuel bottle, and fuel measuring copy) often weigh less than 5 oz total.
But in cold temperatures and windy conditions, alcohol stoves require more intentionality, and perhaps, more careful selection of a stove and windscreen system.
Today, we published David Hosmer's test results comparing four well-known alcohol stoves from Trail Designs and Zelph. Importantly, David took a look at their boil times and fuel consumption performance in both light and moderate winds. Even when the stoves were encapsulated by a Caldera Cone (wind screen / pot support system), wind significantly affected stove performance.
- Read the review and test results here: ALCOHOL STOVE COMPARISON: TRAIL DESIGNS (12-10 AND KOJIN) VS. ZELPH (STARLYTE AND STARLYTE MOD)
Happy Trails,
Ryan J
owner/publisher