Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Multi-fuel stove
• For many backpackers, this kind of stove is very popular.
The burner itself weighs just 3 oz (85 g), and can use a range
of fuels such as white gas, unleaded gasoline, and kerosene,
but not alcohol.
• The fuel is stored in a bottle, which you pressurize before
the stove is lit. As the fuel is
released into the atmosphere, it
vaporizes and then burns.
• Pressurized liquid fuel stoves
are highly efficient, boil water
quickly, and work well at altitude.
• Burning liquid fuel, and the additives
in some fuels, leaves deposits which can
affect the performance of a stove. They
must be cleaned and maintained regularly.
Gas burner
Pressurized
gas
Heat reflector
Barbecues
• If you like barbecuing but your campsite
won't allow open fires on the ground, then
a portable charcoal barbecue is a good
solution. More expensive gas models are
also available.
• You'll need a stove too, so make sure
your vehicle is big enough to cope;
barbecues can take up a lot of space.
Lighting a stove
• The smallest items are the easiest to
forget. Your stove is useless without
something to light it. Don't forget matches
or a lighter, and preferably both.
• For backpacking, where lighting a stove
is critical, you can carry storm matches
which light in a strong wind and will even
work after immersion in water.
Charcoal drum
Fire lighter
Storm
matches
Elevating legs
Safety clip
