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First time trying an alcohol stove in the wild (i.imgur.com)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/backpacking@lemmy.ml

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I forgot my wind shield, so it took way longer and way more fuel than necessary. But we got there in the end. It was just a day hike, after all.

For those curious, this is a "cat can" stove, or "super cat". I can't speak to its effectiveness, as I used it wrong. But a lot of people really like it. And it weighs basically nothing!

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[–] redlemace@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It's not always about bigger, better, faster, prettier or more efficient.

You're making good use of something you made yourself from "waste". It probably was one of the best coffee's you have had, or at the very least one you will allways remember. Just because of that.

[–] beastlykings@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago

Couldn't agree more. The Jetboil style stove I usually use has its place. But I'm gonna try switching to alcohol, where permitted.