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Posted by jeffrey on March 14, 2008 at 5:47:06 am EDT
In reply to Jetboil or Alcohol Stove? posted by Teckwolf on March 14, 2008 at 2:56:52 am EDT

I would say that this is a very personal choice. Also both stoves have different strengths. If your "general use" involves much time above tree line then definitely get the jetboil. Alchohol stoves do not work well in wind. If your mostly a "in the woods" hiker and you go out for 3-4 days average then I wouldn't bother getting the jetboil.

One more thing to consider is the amount of meals you will cook. Because the alcohol stoves are less efficient, the more meals you cook the more fuel you need. If you cook 3 meals a day and a cup of tea at each one you are going to need a bunch of alcohol and it may be a wiser choice to go with the jetboil. If you are like me and just make coffee in the morning and one meal at night you will be fine with the alchohol stove.

Like you said------ "Obviously if I just get a Jetboil I can make my own alcohol stove"

Or you can just make an alcohol stove and if you don't like it you can get a jetboil.

Happy Hiking

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