Originally Posted by
WNCGoater
...I usually wrap it with a paper towel before sitting it in the pot so that it doesn't rattle...
Yep, paper towels really cut down on trail noise, and are super handy as... paper towels!
Originally Posted by
markf
I've been trying to figure that out too... I suppose if anyone feels like doing the math they could work out exactly what is happening here...
Math says the 250 has 178% of the actual fuel capacity of the 110, with a starting weight 174% that of 110. When they're empty (you have to carry out trash when backpacking) they weigh 148 and 88g, respectively. Snow Peak corroborates this 178% fuel difference in stating burn times on high are 85 and 50 minutes, respectively.
I took the igniter off my "auto" Gigapower many years ago, and instead carry a more versatile mini-lighter. I also have a SP windscreen, which does help a wee bit on boil time / fuel conservation, but it's hard to justify adding a 58g windscreen to a 92g stove. You can save more fuel by simply not heating X cups of water to a rolling boil when 212 degree F is not necessary to prepare food - or choosing vermicelli instead of spaghetti for it's shorter cook time.
OP,
the pot I linked in #4 will hold either SP fuel (the fatter 250 has a 4.0" OD). If you are diligent, you may find 3 or 4 alternatives to this pricey Ti pot in approximately the same diameter and capacity, at lower cost and perhaps with more features and higher thermal conductivity (Al >> Ti).
https://snowpeak.com/collections/sto...iant=671129241
https://snowpeak.com/collections/sto...iant=671129541
https://snowpeak.com/collections/sto...nt=47116997775
https://snowpeak.com/collections/sto...iant=671126577