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07/7/2011 at 9:32am
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Hmmm, an interesting idea so thank you for the link to the stove.
It looks like an innovative and interesting product. But (there's always a 'but') I'm a bit sceptical.
Firstly, for me personally the drawback of carrying extra bulk and weight is not worth the advantage (of containing and channelling the fire) over a traditional fire on the ground with stones to support the pan or kettle) - I much prefer an open fire on the ground myself. Also, carrying that quantity of steel could possibly affect compass readings while on the move.
Secondly, in most unspoilt upland (as opposed to valley or farmland locations) one is unlikely to find wood. So you'd have to carry in fuel anyway. And wood or twigs or brash are bulky fuels which, compared to gas or meths, are very inefficient gramme for gramme.
More importantly, many wild upland areas are sensitive (and, often, protected) environments where lighting any sort of fire and collecting or removing any vegetation would be at worst damaging and at best contrary to the philosophy of 'take nothing but memories, leave nothing but footprints'.
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