Originally Posted By lori
I started using alcohol stoves long before I heard that little tidbit that they weren't good for winter. Never believed it.

Melting snow isn't the best use for 'em, but they'll boil water fine. The little backpacking models will boil water great but use a ton more fuel than I would want to carry to melt snow.


lori is spot on. I carry a Trangia 27 when I plan to have a cuppa while nordic skiing. The burner is carried in an inside pocket. It works great, but is not fuel efficient.
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