Camping stoves of alcohol are the smallest, lightest and easiest Backpacking stoves around
March 2, 2011 Camping Propane Stoves
Camping stoves of alcohol are the perfect choice for the backpacker looking for a range-small, light, easy to use and inexpensive.
Camping stoves of alcohol are very simple, have very few moving parts, castings or orifices clog and clean. Alcohol is a renewable resource and a petroleum-based product. If you have a relapse in your backpack, it will evaporate quickly, leaving no odor of indicator. Fuel is the perfect “green”.
OK, let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages for Camping stoves of alcohol …
PRO
Simple-no pumping, Priming pressurization, or pre-lighting function.
Renewable-fuel, clean evaporates quickly, Burns (without soot), not oily or smelly.
Light-can weigh as little as a few grams.
Reliable-they light the first time every time, as long as you watch the match against the wind.
Security-fuel evaporates quickly and don’t blow up (incombustible).
Transport of fuel-easy; may be carried in a plastic bottle. Do not use a bottle of untreated aluminum. If you’re not sure, don’t use it. See the note at the bottom of the page.
Availability of fuel-everywhere; drug may be found in hardware stores.
Noise-very quiet and typically cannot be heard. This can also be a woman.
WITH
Noise-like I said above, be quiet can be a pro or a woman. Pro in the sense that is quiet, but a woman, because sometimes you can tell if you have a flame or not.
Flame-alcohol Burns clear (slightly bluish) and this makes it very difficult to see. Especially in the light of day.
Output-alcohol stoves Campsite put out about half of heat warmth per ounce to produce other liquid fuel stoves, namely white gas, kerosene, Coleman fuel style and butane or propane.
Size of group-a small group of 1 or 2, maybe 3, is better, because the slow cooking time. This isn’t really a woman, but it is something to consider.
Cooking time is slower because of the reduced heat output, but for 1 or 2 people is just fine.
Safety-never, never fill the stove with more fuel while it is still hot or burning. Actually, this is true for all types of stove.
Cold-Camping stoves of alcohol are not very reliable in frosty weather. As the temperature drops, drops the evaporation rate of alcohol. This makes them very difficult to get started. A way around this is pre-heating the oven with a candle.
Durability-because they are so small and light, they may be fragile. Can be folded, rolled or easily destroyed without adequate treatment.
DIY (DIY): Campsite alcohol stoves are perfect for the crowd DIY. The Internet is full of instructions on how to make a camping stove alcohol.
FUEL
Isopropyl-not recommended. This can be purchased at any drug store, but will always have too much water mixed with it. It is never just pure alcohol.
Denatured-this fuel is mixed with other toxic chemicals. Many times the label will tell you that is suitable for marine stoves. I would go with that mark. Another way to tell if you desire will be denatured anything good, is burning some of it in a plate of metal and to verify any residue left behind. Do not use if there is any residue.
Chicco-alcohol works well, but can be expensive. Stay away from alcohol coloured flower and go for the clear as Everclear brand. Keep in mind that you brought from use in the oven and not to keep your warm belly. P.S. This is the only fuel that can be consumed by humans. All others are poisonous.
Methyl-other names are methanol, methyl alcohol, methyl hydrate, liquid fuel, gas line antifreeze fondue. This is a highly poisonous fuel. However, it dries faster than methanol, ethanol at all temperatures and you would have a better chance of starting your stove to cool. Store this fuel and stove that uses your food and Cookware.
Alcohol jellied-like Sternum, Canned Heat, alcohol Jelled. This is good for keeping the food warm, but not for the kitchen. Not enough heat.
Diethylene glycol-extremely venomous and is not recommended.
Types of alcohol Camping stoves
Open Flame-this is the simplest of all Camping stoves of alcohol. It is basically a metal surface that is open in alcohol and light it. The dish is sitting on a wire frame above the stove. They are simple to construct and operate, but are not the most efficient fuel to heat ratio. However, they are a stove very reliable.
Fireplace or stove style-this uses the phenomenon created by the heat of the fire, a fire place, at the top of the stove and a pot of heating. The air mixes with the fuel at the bottom of the stove to get a better controlled flame at the top. The pot sits on a stand above the stove. It has a heat well and is very reliable.
Low pressure Side Burner-this uses the low-pressure project created as the chimney stove, but the pot is located directly on the stove. Same as the stove fireplace stove, just a different way of using it. Has good heat dissipation and you don’t need a pot stand.
Jet-open this stove works vaporizzando fuel and shooting you little jets. The fuel is poured through the center of the upper part; It is very light and simmer will be, but is only good for small vessels. You will need to have a pot stand to keep the pot off the stove.
Hybrid Side Burner Jet-this is like the cast, but openings are on the side. The pot sits right on top of the stove so one stand pot is not required.
Pressurized Jet-this is how the stove Jet open, but the Centre is closed, allowing the fuel gas build up pressure. It burns hot and not allow simmering. You will need a support plate for this stove.
Points to consider
You should make a camping stove alcohol for you.
Are you going to do a lot of cooking extreme cold?
Burner style-you don’t have to settle for a single style. You can have a different style depending on weather conditions and/or altitude.
Boil time to fuel usage report-this report is how long does it take to boil 1 litre of water than how much fuel is used. This is very important when you determine how much fuel to take with you.
Flame control-would you be able to boil or not?
Size of group-remember that: 1-2 people are better for the stove.
Note: Aluminium: “SIGG, one of the oldest and largest manufacturers of reusable aluminum bottles, actually their lines of aluminium with an FDA-approved coating which prevents leaching of toxins.” According to Elizabeth Borelli of Nubius Organics.
