Re: [at-l] Q11- Propane/butane Source

[Jeff Mosenkis <jamosenk@dura.spc.uchicago.edu>]

Would it make sense to get this info into a spreadsheet and publish it in
a web site somewhere to preserve it (um, any volunteeres, what's that
kathy? ;)

Alternatively, I say we make Felix carry the list.

Back to the lurk,
jeff

>   Do you know of _even one_ source along the trail that can provide a
>  canister?  With enough of you responding with just one source, I could
>  compile a consolidated list and publish it back to this list for others'
>   benefit.
>  
>    I'll be using a Primus stove.  I believe it will accept different
>  manufacturers canisters to include Peak's 3100 and Gaz's CV270, etc.
>  
>    This seems to be the most helpful information:
>  
>    1.  Location of the canister (town/city, etc.)
>    2.  Address
>    3.  Phone number
>    4.  Miscellaneous information you think is helpful, like the name of
>  the store or outfitter that carries the canister
>  
>    Mail drops, for me, will be a plan "B".
>  
>  Thank you.
>  
>  Mike
>  csrm@pdrpip.com
>  ---- >>
> 
> Suunto USA is the USA Dist for Primus. They are working on a retailer search
> page.
>  Phone: (760) 931 6788
> Fax:       (760) 931 9875
> Email:  suunto@ix.netcom.com
> Web site:  http://www.suuntousa.com
> 
> The different manufacturers canisters look like they will fit. However the
> fuel is not the same.
> Primus
> Butane - 70%
> Propane - 20%
> ISO butane - 10%
> 
> Peak's
> Butane - 60%
> Propane - 40%
> 
> Gaz's CV270 & 470,
> Butane 80%
> Propane - 20%
> 
>  <A HREF="http://www.suuntousa.com/">Welcome To Suunto</A>
>  
>  <A HREF="http://www.primus.se/konsument/konsument_e.htm">Primus konsument-e
> Web site</A> 
> 
>  <A HREF="http://www.primus.se/konsument/kdistributor_e.htm">Primus Retailers
> </A>
> 
> I don't use this type of fuel. The thru-hiker's that I know were have problems
> finding it in the smaller trail towns. 
> Check the  <A HREF="http://superpages.gte.net/">GTE SuperPagesŪ:   Interactive
> Yellow Pages ...</A>  Sporting Goods. 
> 
> Propane/butane canisters were found at these locations.
> These are the ones I remember.
> Needs Gap, GA
>  <A HREF="http://www.synnergy.com/mtncross/INDEX.HTM">Mountain Crossings at
> Walasi-Yi Center</A>  
> Damascus, VA
>  <A HREF="http://vhost1.tricon.net/comm/mro/">Mt. Rogers Outfitters</A> 
> Waynesboro, VA
> Outfitter on the road going into town from Rockfish Gap.
> 
> Wildbill
> GA to ME 89
> GA to ME to GA 92-3
> 
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Jeff Mosenkis				Graduate Student,
jamosenk@ccp.uchicago.edu		Committee on Human Development
					Department of Psychology
					University of Chicago
	"The Blues isn't about feeling better, it's about making other
	people feel worse" - "Bleeding Gums" Murphy
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