Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove? | Make Your Own Gear!

Backpacking & Hiking Gear

Our long-time Sponsor - the leading source for ultralite/lightweight outdoor gear

You are not logged in. [Log In] Backcountry Forums » Forums » THE LIGHTWEIGHT ZONE » Make Your Own Gear! » Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?

Amazon.com

---- Our Gear Store ----

The Lightweight Gear Store

WINTER CAMPING

- Shelters
- Bivy Bags
- Sleeping Bags
- Sleeping Pads
- Snow Sports
- Winter Kitchen

SNOWSPORTS

- Snowshoes
- Avalanche Gear
- Skins
- Hats, Gloves, & Gaiters
- Accessories

ULTRA-LIGHT

- Ultralight Backpacks
- Ultralight Bivy Sacks
- Ultralight Shelters
- Ultralight Tarps
- Ultralight Tents
- Ultralight Raingear
- Ultralight Stoves & Cookware
- Ultralight Down Sleeping Bags
- Ultralight Synthetic Sleep Bags
- Ultralight Apparel

- the Titanium Page
- WM Extremelite Sleeping Bags

CAMPING & HIKING

- Backpacks
- Tents
- Sleeping Bags
- Hydration
- Kitchen
- Accessories

CLIMBING

- Ropes & Cordage
- Protection & Hardware
- Carabiners & Quickdraws
- Climbing Packs & Bags
- Big Wall
- Rescue & Industrial

MEN'S APPAREL

- Jackets
- Shirts
- Baselayer
- Headwear
- Gloves
- Accessories

WOMEN'S APPAREL

- Jackets
- Shirts
- Baselayer
- Headwear
- Gloves
- Accessories

FOOTWEAR

- Men's Footwear
- Women's Footwear

CLEARANCE

- Backpacks
- Mens Apparel
- Womens Apparel
- Climbing
- Footwear
- Accessories

BRANDS

- Black Diamond
- Granite Gear
- La Sportiva
- Osprey
- Smartwool

WAYS TO SHOP

- Sale
- Clearance
- Top Brands
- All Brands

Backpacking Equipment

- Shelters
- BackPacks
- Sleeping Bags
- Water Treatment
- Kitchen
- Hydration
- Climbing

Topic Options

Rate This Topic

#94506 - 04/16/08 10:09 AM Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove? [Re: froldt]
phat Moderator Registered: 06/24/07 Posts: 4107 Loc: Alberta, Canada	No, don't do it - using petroleum based stuff like that in an alky stove can be kinda dangerous. Go buy some methyl hydrate, or denatured ethanol. (or everclear) _________________________ Any fool can be uncomfortable... My 3 season gear list Winter list. Browse my pictures
Top

Previous Topic

Index

Next Topic

Entire topic
Subject	Posted by	Posted
Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	froldt	04/16/08 08:47 AM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	GrumpyGord	04/16/08 09:05 AM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	sabre11004	05/18/08 10:45 AM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	Earthling	05/22/08 06:27 PM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	bulrush	05/27/08 11:06 AM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	phat	04/16/08 10:09 AM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	coyotemaster	06/02/08 09:39 AM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	chaz	06/03/08 04:33 AM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	phat	06/03/08 10:20 PM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	froldt	04/16/08 10:16 AM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	oswego	04/16/08 11:31 AM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	BarryP	04/17/08 07:26 AM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	froldt	04/17/08 07:23 PM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	wilit	05/08/08 11:30 PM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	kspar	05/11/08 10:56 AM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	DTape	05/11/08 01:57 PM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	kspar	05/11/08 02:00 PM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	DTape	05/11/08 02:19 PM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	TomD	05/12/08 12:04 AM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	Erik	05/28/08 08:42 AM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	sabre11004	05/18/08 10:40 AM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	hootyhoo	04/16/08 01:41 PM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	froldt	04/16/08 09:58 PM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	midnightsun03	05/27/08 06:42 PM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	BarryP	05/28/08 06:36 AM
Re: Can I use lighter fluid in an alcohol stove?	finallyME	05/28/08 07:47 AM