RE: [pct-l] Alcohol stove contest

["Kelly Miller" <aj7x@amsat.org>]

I think maybe a rocket fuel conversion kit would be in order here.

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> From: owner-pct-l@backcountry.net [mailto:owner-pct-l@backcountry.net]On

>  Staying true to my " heavyweight " approach of hiking , I am working on 
> builting the heaviest homemade alcohol burner know to man. Design will call 
> for use of a "Yuban " 3 pound coffee can instead of the customary tuna fish 
> can, but will be able to hold a complete canner of peaches when built. Stove 
> will burn 1 quart of fuel per hour, boil a quart of water in 5 minutes and 
> need 2 men and a small boy to pack. I,m shooting for a 2 pound dry weight 
> when complete. ( Can also be used as a smudge pot to keep small fruit trees 
> alive in cold weather ) This will be the Mother of all Alcohol Stoves and 
> should be able to complete with the fame " XGK " when boiling water. As with 
> the XGK, simmering will be just a dream ( as in no-way )  Come see the " 
> Largest Alcohol Stove " at kickoff party!!!!
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