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Old 12-18-17, 11:34 PM
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Erick L
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I had been using naphta (coleman fuel) stoves since childhood until a second Dragonfly pump failed. I had forgotten an alcohol stove in my pannier and used it for the rest if the trip. I haven't used nahpta since.

Canister stoves are lighter, smaller, easier to use and simmer much better than liquid stoves. I met someone who got his empty naphta fuel bottle taken away at the airport. Nahpta usually comes in 1L or 4L containers while fuel bottles are 1L or smaller so chances you'll have extra fuel to carry or dispose. You can refill a canister but it's not very practical during a tour.

On a bike trip, I bring both a canister and alcohol stoves. They weigh 31 grams together. The alcohol stove can be made on the spot with a pocket knife:
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