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Re: [at-l] Hello!



Another option is the Zip stove which burns small sticks, pine cones,etc
which can be found anywhere and no need to worry about finding fuel in
town. I conpleted a section hike with one and yes it burns wet wood -
just needs a little more coaxing.
					Triathlon Grandma
					Ga - Me '88 -'91 
						'93 -'94
MLodowski@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 1/26/99 4:00:49 PM Central Standard Time, Tim Hewitt wrote:
> 
> << >   2) Fuel is widely available >>
> 
> does it use rubbing alcohol? PGA(everclear) or pure wood alcohol...also can
> anyone tell me how fast it boils a quart of water?  I assume if it can use
> everclear, I would have to find liquor stores along the way.  is this a
> problem?
> 
> another question I have is wheteher along the way I can purchase less than 1
> gallon of white gas should I decide on a white gas stove.
> 
> thanks,
> -matthew
> GA-->ME '99
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