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Posted by f_klock on February 18, 2008 at 6:11:29 pm EST
In reply to Stove For the AT Thru-Hike posted by m0rpheu5111 on February 18, 2008 at 12:04:11 pm EST

Soda can stoves are very compact and quite strong. Usually only the bottoms of the can are used.
As for the insulation - some of the older alcohol stove designs used some sort of material in the bottom to aid in the vaporization of the alcohol for a better burn (Works like the felt in a Zippo lighter.) Newer designs need no material inside and actually create pressure allowing for a hotter burn.

Here's a link: (as always)
http://users.sisqtel.net/losthiker/pikastove/

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