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Posted by trouthunter on May 30, 2008 at 10:16:43 am EDT
In reply to Stove suggestions for a (hopefully) future PCT hiker. posted by jmrdelorean on February 27, 2008 at 11:30:10 am EST

Hi jmrdelorean, here is the link to the Pacific Crest Trail Association if you don't already have it.
http://www.pcta.org/index.asp

As far as stoves go, I am of two schools of thought, and therefore use two different methods depending on how I am feeling about weight vs. convenience at the time I pack my stuff.
I own two stoves, an MSR Whisperlite that works well, but weighs 1 1/2 pounds with fuel. This is almost instant cooking and canister stoves are even faster. A friend of mine has a jet boil and uses nothing else.
ALWAYS check for fuel leaks BEFORE you light any fuel stove! (ask me how I know)

My second stove is a modified coffee can which weighs almost nothing and burns fuel tabs,sterno,alcohol, twigs, pine cones or bark. Cooking over a wood fire or coals you have raked away from a campfire is a valuable skill to have, but it does impact the environment and the landscape. However the production of white gas and fuel canisters has an impact as well, including disposal of canisters.
Many areas are now "stove only" and I agree with their reasoning. I agree with TJCeeJay the Coghlans stove is definitely an option because of its low weight, but be prepared to make your own windscreen from tin foil or a disposable tin pan.
I am sure you will find the right stove for you. I made my decision by trying a couple at home that I had borrowed.
May the forest be with you!

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