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USA Duane Hall (hikerduane) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Extreme northern Sierra Nevada
About Me I'm almost 60, single male. I had been in Retail Management for over 30 years. I have mostly solo bped since the early mid '70's. I XC some, not afraid to go alone, I also solo winter camp, have been out in sub-zero temps too. I recently went on a backcountry bp to Alaska with five others into Wrangell/St. Elias NP. Since early 2010, I have been collecting vintage/antique camping and bp stoves, having acquired 65 now. I like many outdoor activities, from bping to dirtbike riding, gardening. I cut my own firewood too.
CityMeadow Valley
StateCA
CountryUS Of A

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UL shovel mandatory?
Thank you all. In the old days, the Campfire Permit did mention the minimal size a shovel had to be. Only one Campfire Permit, nothing for only wood campfires, one just for stoves, one just for b...

In GEAR » UL shovel mandatory?
May 06, 3:41am
Fuel storage of Coleman fuel/white gas vs auto gas
Another big concern is Coleman fuel will last for years if stored in a metal, sealed container due to the preservatives added to it. Stories are always being told about old gas appliances being fi...

In GEAR » Is the SVEA 123 still a viable stove option for winter?
May 05, 8:04pm
UL shovel mandatory?
Is there a source for a UL shovel if one wants hot meals during fire restrictions? Which also includes stoves if you'll carefully read your campfire permit. In my early days from the '70&...

In GEAR » UL shovel mandatory?
May 04, 6:29am
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I have a few of the 00 in my arsenal of stoves. Another nice stove. I think there has been an upsurge in collecting the old stoves, I have to pay quite a bit now to get a few more to fill in smal...

In GEAR » Is the SVEA 123 still a viable stove option for winter?
May 03, 9:55pm
Is the SVEA 123 still a viable stove option for winter?
Good points. I'm not looking for efficiency when snow camping, burning a little extra fuel is no big deal as most trips are one night, out solo. Good point also about not being in a hurry for...

In GEAR » Is the SVEA 123 still a viable stove option for winter?
May 03, 8:58am
"too heavy" is a funny notion
I've only been collecting stoves the last three years and used a 123 in the field maybe 3 times now. Nick is correct, the pump may not be needed, I haven't used the pump when out, just a f...

In GEAR » Is the SVEA 123 still a viable stove option for winter?
May 02, 7:38pm
Re: "too heavy" is a funny notion
Get one and try it out. They are still pretty popular and have the cool factor with the brass. If getting one, be sure it says "made in Sweden". The external pumps can be bought on the...

In GEAR » Is the SVEA 123 still a viable stove option for winter?
May 02, 5:40pm
Is the SVEA 123 still a viable stove option for winter?
They can put some heat out, but not up to speed I'd say for melting snow. As it is, winter gear is heavy enough. With that said, I collect stoves and have so many, I have to bring at least tw...

In GEAR » Is the SVEA 123 still a viable stove option for winter?
May 02, 2:00pm
Arc Blast - Dual Closure
I'm really looking forward to some warm weather coming soon to try my Arc Blast, so small! Duane

In GEAR » exos 58 vs Arc blast
May 02, 9:00am
Svea or 8R or optimus 99
Many stove users DO NOT recommend using auto gas, it will clog everything up. Use it in a pinch. A couple coleman stoves are made to use unleaded gas, not sure how much servicing they need. MSR ...

In GEAR » Most reliable and field serviceable gasoline stove?
May 01, 11:29am

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