How much fuel to carry?

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Posted by rideforever on March 6, 2007 at 2:59:19 am EST

How much fuel to carry?

Dear all,

After seeking the advice from this board I’ve gone ahead and bought a Primus Omnifuel and now I’m faced with the question of how much fuel to carry? (i.e how many fuel bottles to purchase?) There will be 2 persons trekking for three weeks without fuel resupply and two hot meals per day. Assuming sea level treking in this instance:

1. What is the commonly accepted amount of fuel (white gas/diesel) to boil 1 litre of water on a multi-fuel stove?
2. From your experience how much fuel is required to cook one hot meal for one person?

Zen Backpacking stoves assumes 1 pint of water per hot meal cooked. Is this enough? Statistics are all well and good but I'd like to hear what your own experiences are? This is my first trek with a multi fuel stove so what are your thoughts and experiences?

Best Wishes,
Stephen McCutcheon

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