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Re: Re: Re: Does automotive fuel clog it?
Well, try turning one down really low some time after it's fully warmed up. You might have to have the original version of the Svea 123 (without a cleaning needle -- the original version had m...

In GEAR » Is the SVEA 123 still a viable stove option for winter?
May 05, 10:41pm
Re: Does automotive fuel clog it?
But the SVEA 123 vaporizes fuel differently (basically squirting it against a super-hot plate), so I'd think it would be fairly immune to all the funky additives in today's gasoline.Well, n...

In GEAR » Is the SVEA 123 still a viable stove option for winter?
May 05, 7:38pm
Re: Re: Re: Just tried my OmniLite - not able to keep my pressure cooker at pressure
The Muka was completely unfazed with auto gas. It's one of the few. Do note however that you'll have to replace the generator sooner if you use automotive gasoline. ...the initial flame...

In GEAR » Most reliable and field serviceable gasoline stove?
May 05, 7:10pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re:PCT fire...stove question
Anna, Thanks for that video link. I had seen it before some time ago, but it's good to be reminded of it. I added a section to my blog post about refueling. HJ Adventures In Stoving

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » PCT fire...stove question
May 05, 6:36pm
Re: Re: Re:PCT fire...stove question
A timely discussion. In all seriousness, I was thinking about this very subject before I saw this thread. The National Forests are pretty consistent that only "gas, jellied petroleum, or...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » PCT fire...stove question
May 03, 11:10pm
Re: Just tried my OmniLite - not able to keep my pressure cooker at pressure
That seems strange that an OmniLite wouldn't be able to power a pressure cooker at home, but I'm not familiar with that pressure cooker (never tried one for backpacking). Have you tried ...

In GEAR » Most reliable and field serviceable gasoline stove?
May 03, 4:23pm
Re: Balls and Sunshine Ripped-off on the CDT!!
Wow. What a lame note for such a potentially serious act. It's like saying, "I casually condemn you to death." HJ Adventures in Stoving

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Balls and Sunshine Ripped-off on the CDT!!
May 03, 1:55pm
Re: Re: Cook system recommendations
I should mention that I've had my eye on this stove - if anyone has experience with it (or if I should avoid it) let me know! Esbit 5-Piece Trekking Cook Set Includes Brass Alcohol Burner St...

In GEAR » Cook system recommendations
May 03, 12:17pm
Re: Re: Svea123 and snow melting
Well, if simplicity is what you're after, the Svea's your stove. It has very few moving parts. It doesn't have the best wind resistance, and as I say it works by thermal feedback an...

In GEAR » Is the SVEA 123 still a viable stove option for winter?
May 03, 11:04am
Re: Re: Re: Went with the Primus OmniLite Ti
Victor, The best policy of course is to a) filter all fuel as you put it in your stove's bottle and to b) keep grit out of the stove, but clogs in the fuel line can happen. Flushing with fu...

In GEAR » Most reliable and field serviceable gasoline stove?
May 03, 10:46am

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