Re: [at-l] Alcohol vs. Whisperlite

[Rick Bombaci <rpb@eoni.com>]

Tim Hewitt wrote:

>> Say more about "Methanol based gas line dryer."  Where did you find it, was
>> it hard to get along the trail?
>
>At any auto-parts store along the trail, and at truck stops, grocery
>stores and convenience stores.  The only thing you have to be careful of
>is that you don't use petroleum based dryer. This would not be good in a
Trangia.
>
>In Franklin NC, 12oz was $0.29...
>
>-Paddler
>GA>ME Class of 99
>

Did you use an alcohol stove for the entire hike in '99, without difficulty
finding the fuel?

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