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Considering switching from a traditional stove to a canister system for a long trip, but worried about the weight/reliability trade-off.
I've been using a small liquid fuel stove for my weekend trips for a few years now because I like the reliability in colder weather, but I'm planning a much longer trek through the Cascades next month and the weight is starting to really bother me. I'm looking at moving to a lightweight canister stove setup to shave some pounds off my base weight, but I'm having second thoughts about the performance if the temperature drops unexpectedly.
Has anyone here made the jump from liquid fuel to a canister system for extended trips? I'm specifically wondering about how much the wind affects the efficiency of the smaller burners and if you've run into issues with canister pressure dropping too low in the early mornings. I don't want to end up freezing or unable to cook a simple meal because my stove can't handle a bit of chill. Also, if you have any specific recommendations for a lightweight stove that doesn't feel like it's going to break the moment I pack it in my bag, I'm all ears. I'm trying to balance weight savings with the peace of mind that I won't be stuck with cold food halfway through my trip.
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I've been using a small liquid fuel stove for my weekend trips for a few years now because I like the reliability in colder weather, but I'm planning a much longer trek through the Cascades next month and the weight is starting to really bother me. I'm looking at moving to a lightweight canister stove setup to shave some pounds off my base weight, but I'm having second thoughts about the performance if the temperature drops unexpectedly.
Has anyone here made the jump from liquid fuel to a canister system for extended trips? I'm specifically wondering about how much the wind affects the efficiency of the smaller burners and if you've run into issues with canister pressure dropping too low in the early mornings. I don't want to end up freezing or unable to cook a simple meal because my stove can't handle a bit of chill. Also, if you have any specific recommendations for a lightweight stove that doesn't feel like it's going to break the moment I pack it in my bag, I'm all ears. I'm trying to balance weight savings with the peace of mind that I won't be stuck with cold food halfway through my trip.
#activity #hiking #camping
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