[at-l] Question about new gear

[thornel@attglobal.net (W F Thorneloe)]

I keep it on a shelf in my garage, over the workbench. I don't like to put 
metal cans of anything on the floor or under a high humidity area - like 
under a sink. I don't like keeping fuels anywhere near a pilot light - such 
as hot water heaters, furnace or kitchen stove.

I tend to only keep clothing, first aid stuff, cooking gear and water gear 
in my backpack between trips. I don't keep fuel in it. Part of that is due 
to storing stuff in the same garage and having it nearby. I see a partially 
loaded backpack as an emergency supply resource for storms, power outages 
and the like.

I found your initial burn time on the Triangia interesting. Three cups is a 
lot of water to heat, so 9 minutes isn't all that long. You might want to 
experiment with the amount of fuel to start the boil, the height of the pot 
from the stove (if possible) and other variables. Avoid the temptation to 
refill the stove until it is dead cold. This is another reason to carry a 
spare soda can stove for a backup.

OrangeBug

At 01:54 PM 7/15/2002 -0400, Linda Patton wrote:
>Question:  Where is it safe to store a can of denatured alcohol?-garage?
>Under kitchen Sink? Other?  No kiddies around, just concerned about
>safest place in case of fire.   Does anyone keep their plastic bottle of
>alcohol in their pack between trips?  Ever have any problems with that?
>Is that safe if the pack is stored in the bedroom closet?