Originally Posted by
Burton
Not trying to be argumentative - I just thought that since this was the touring section in a bicycle forum - that the choice of a stove would be in that context. So the only time I'm personally seen one person cooking for five or six other cyclists was on a supported tour in which a couple vans carried everybodys luggage around as well as a couple massive propane operated BBQs.
And that still didn't happen in temperatures where anyone had to melt snow for drinking water. I have done winter camping myself - but touring on a bike in snow isn't my idea of safe. Cars are enough of an issue when the roads are clear. And offroad -I'd think cross country or back country skiis would be a much better choice than a bicycle.
So who actually does this?
I've done it. Others here have done it. And I'm sure there are additional examples online.
Our friend from Vladivostok has some videos that speak to the quetion.
There is also bike touring in Alaska and Siberia in winter.
I've also cooked for 1-4. So has GF. Don't really need the 5 and 6. Three is more than enough. Even two. Even one. And much of what was said applies there.