The Caldera Cone is a proven and effective ultralight alcohol stove system -- but there are a lot of options.

Today, I thought I'd take a look at a couple of different versions of the Caldera Cone system.


If you're interested in alcohol stoves, perhaps this brief look can help you decide What Color is your Caldera?
(with apologies to What Color is Your Parachute?) :)

HJ
Adventures in Stoving

Edited by hikin_jim on 12/25/2011 23:23:23 MST.

I wanted a very efficient gassifier woodburning stove but not the bulk of a Bush Buddy stove. Fortunately Trail Designs came out with the Inferno conversion for the Sidewinder and I'm very happy with the high heat output of that stove. Not only that but it can be fed large enough sticks and in enough quantity to burn for at least 5 minutes without needing constant tending with fuel.

And then theres's the great efficiency of the Sidewinder using ESBIT/ FireLite heat tablets with the tiny Gram Cracker tab holder.

P.S. The Caldera Cone is made to fit MANY different pots and mugs. But the most effecient use of this very efficient design is to use a short, wide aluminum pot (not a tall, narrow ti pot). But if you "must" use a tall, narrow ti pot/mug then the Caldera Cone is your best bet to offset those built in drawbacks.

Edited by Danepacker on 12/29/2011 15:03:49 MST.

Hi, Eric,

I'd definitely like to try a Sidewinder with the inferno attachment some time. It seems like it would be a really practical, light weight, packable wood burning option.

I have to really watch it though. Wood stove experimentation can be really addictive. Goodness knows I've got enough stoves to tinker with as is with liquid fueled, gas, hexamine, and alcohol stoves. :)

I really would like to experiment with wood stoves though. Particularly for long distance, unsupported hiking, I think they make a lot of sense (provided that they're used in an environmentally responsible fashion of course).

HJ
Adventures in Stoving

I have updated my post so that it now includes a table of weights (in both grams and ounces) for both set ups.

Have a look: What "Color" is your Caldera?

HJ
Adventures in Stoving

Hi, Eric,

I got your PM. As far as I can tell, your response in this thread posted just fine. (see below).

HJ
Adventures in Stoving

I wanted a very efficient gassifier woodburning stove but not the bulk of a Bush Buddy stove. Fortunately Trail Designs came out with the Inferno conversion for the Sidewinder and I'm very happy with the high heat output of that stove. Not only that but it can be fed large enough sticks and in enough quantity to burn for at least 5 minutes without needing constant tending with fuel.

And then theres's the great efficiency of the Sidewinder using ESBIT/ FireLite heat tablets.