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Light weight cooking equipment for backpackers
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All Forum Posts by Jon Fong

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Re: Re: Better off using a remote canister stove my 2 cents
Roger, I understand the benefits; my point is IF your canister is getting hot, then you may have an issue. I saw an earlier post where a member modified a Snow Peak Plate to act as a shield betwe...

In Make Your Own Gear » Is this stove - windscreen setup safe?
May 22, 6:03pm

Re: Re: Better off using a remote canister stove my 2 cents
All stoves benefit from a windscreen. The difference is that you can put a "tighter" fitting windscreen/ heat exchanger that can trap more heat inside on a remote canister (basically, pu...

In Make Your Own Gear » Is this stove - windscreen setup safe?
May 22, 4:11pm

Better off using a remote canister stove my 2 cents
I guess that I don’t get it. Sure I understand adding a windscreen/heat exchanger to increase efficiency, which makes sense. What doesn’t make sense to me is adding to this type of stove. Wh...

In Make Your Own Gear » Is this stove - windscreen setup safe?
May 22, 2:59pm

Re: Re: The Case Against Wood Fires
Ever been in Yosemite Valley in summertime? The air quality there is worse that Los Angeles (and I ive in Los Angeles).

In Philosophy & Technique » The Case Against Wood Fires
May 21, 2:00pm

Re: no
Doesn't that mean that a 5% dilution may be fine for your stove setup?

In GEAR » Alcohol energy content / stove system efficiencies - methanol / ethanol / mixes
May 20, 8:18pm

Stove for a Caldera Cone
There has been a lot of discussions about alternative stoves for use in the Caldera Cone. I pulled out an ION stove designed many years ago by Sgt. Rock. I added a 1/2“ shim, loaded it with...

In Make Your Own Gear » Stove for a Caldera Cone
May 20, 6:57pm

Re: test
"I tested a 10% water mix in kleanstrip green, and all it did was lower the flame height and intensity substantially" Did you see a change in efficiency?

In GEAR » Alcohol energy content / stove system efficiencies - methanol / ethanol / mixes
May 20, 4:41pm

Re: WTB: Evernew 900ml Non-Stick Pot
John has one with a sidewinder conwe https://www.facebook.com/HikeLighter?ref=stream&hc_location=stream

In Gear Swap » WTB: Evernew 900ml Non-Stick Pot
May 20, 2:13pm

Re: Re: PCT fire...stove question -my 2 Cents -Jon
Jennifer, by asking questions and getting information, you are clearly on the way towards using your alcohol stove safely. Nick is correct, that following the basic rules and regulations are of pr...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » PCT fire...stove question
May 20, 10:34am

Fire information from the PCTA
Here is a link to the Pacific Crest trail Association and their statements about fire safety. Jon http://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/backcountry-basics/fire/

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » PCT fire...stove question
May 19, 8:15am

All Reader Reviews by Jon Fong

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TarpTent
This is a shout out to Henry and his team. While camping on Catalina Island, a fox tore a hole in the side of my Rainshadow II. The hole was in the mesh panel on the side and was about the size of y...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
March 23, 12:21pm