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can stove
Some, if not all of you, have at some time come across a can stove. Often called a beer can or soda can stove. The concept is simple. You take two aluminum cans cut the bottoms of off both, cut the center out of one of the bottoms and the side out of one of the cans and place them all together. First is the solid bottom can then the side piece next is the bottom piece that has the center cut out. Drill some vent holes add denatured alcohol and voila, you have a .3oz stove! Check out this video to better understand.
I actually was lazy and purchased one from ebay for a few bucks and have been very happy. As mentioned in previous posts I have used it on several occasions and love it. The only real issue that I have is that it must be protected in your pack so as not to get crushed. In this demo the guy uses a Fosters can but I have seen it done with all types of cans.
The stove I bought is found here.
Additionally I just saw a new titanium stove at REI that is much like the can stove but the price was a bit high and it weighed 3x as much as the can stove I use, however it is indestructible.
Don’t forget that a wind screen is key. Also understand once you fire the stove up there is no off so practice and know how much fuel you will need prior to ignition. And unless you are competing for the next Darwin Award DO NOT add alcohol to a hot stove!!!
pittbrownie Mar 18
Are either of ‘em better than the jetboil? I’ve never had a use for a camp stove, but I hear that’s the best out there.
You hitting Quinn’s tonight?
Yeti Mar 18
pittbrownie, I guess it all comes down to personal preference. There is no doubt that the Jetboil is the mother of self contained cooking systems. The advantages of gas canister stoves are speed and how effectively they cook as well as control of flame. The drawbacks are size, weight, and difficulty of finding fuel in remote locations. The can stove design is light, compact and fuel is readily available, however they are either all on or off no simmering (some can simmer with an additional piece). For those worried about size and weight I would push the can stove other wise the Jetboil is tits!
Yes Juice Box and I will be there, look for the afro and beard combo!
pittbrownie Mar 18
Cool beans. I either like to nail the entire trip without stopping to cook, or if I must stop I make sure resupply is easy and near a bar.
Look for the “Vote Chuck” t-shirt tonight. Usually sport the desert camo boonie cap but it’s still skanky from Salida.