Originally Posted by
mm718
I hadn't thought of fuel spilling from the isopro canisters. Does this happen with MSR type isopro canisters? How would you carry an 8 ounce isopro fuel canister if you didn't have pockets in your panniers? Bike Buddy on the downtube?
Thanks so much for the food tips. This is very helpful and I'll refer back to this thread when planning for my upcoming summer trips.
Fuel leakage from a canister stove is normally minimal and is usually limited to fuel in the transport tube after the stove has been shut off. However, just to make absolutely sure there are no issues, if you have no outside pockets on your panniers, suggest to keep the consumables and fuels in seperate panniers. Even vapors fom liquid fuels like kerosene or white gas can completely destroy a food supply and never seem yo leave clothing or panniers so a fuel bottle in a cage is best for those.
Some people like compression bags - I'm not a big fan. So if you take your sleeping bag or clothes and build a nest in one pannier for consumables - you'll be insulating the food and any waterproof container or bag inserted in the middle will act as a cooler. Rain gear, stove and fuel and the like can go in another pannier.