ID 162112049 \u00a9 Iurii Krasilnikov | Dreamstime.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nStability<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The stability of your canister stove will be determined by the height of the gas canister it is mounted on top of. Other considerations are the size and shape of your cooking pot and the weight of liquid or food you plan to put inside of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The smallest versions of these camp stoves are ultra lightweight and extremely compact but because of that, the pot support legs are small. This can also make getting even heating of a larger pot or pan more difficult. You can find more stable stoves but you have to sacrifice size and weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Different styles of bases and stands are available that connect to the bottom of your gas canister to expand its footprint and give it better stability. Of course this will also depend on how level the surface of the table or ground is that your stove is sitting on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alcohol Stoves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Alcohol stoves are a great ultralight stove option to bring on your backpacking trip. These camping stoves use denatured, isopropyl or grain alcohol for fuel. The stoves and fuel can be bought in almost any hardware store, making them a good stove option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What makes them different than gas stoves is that they have slower boiling time and the fuel bowl needs to be filled by hand. The flame adjustment is a bit crude but despite that, they\u2019re still the go-to stove type of many hikers because they are very lightweight and compact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alcohol stoves are commonly used in conjunction with a windscreen to ensure steady flames and heat for cooking. The windscreen will add a little bit of extra weight to your pack but reduce cook time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fuel should be carried and stored in a dedicated watertight container. It must be labelled accordingly as well so that no one can accidentally drink it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Most alcohol stoves weigh between 50 and 150 grams (2 – 5.3oz) depending on their features and construction. Depending on the amount of fuel you\u2019ll need to carry and the style of stove, Alcohol stoves are usually a lighter alternative to other gas or liquid fuel stoves. They tend to take up less room in your pack as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I purchased this lightweight titanium alcohol jet stove<\/a> made by TOMSHOO from Amazon. It weighs only 2.1 oz with the pot support and easily fits in the palm of your hand. I’ve had great results boiling water with it and it takes virtually no space in my pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n