So what’s the reason behind all the iso-propane stuff on the market? I have a pocket rocket that kicks ass but is way too unstable for large pots and a more stable MSR with a heat shield that would probably melt the counter top. My Svea 123 is both a great stove for temperatre control and quality which has never failed me but white gas is not on my list of fuels to carry. I have had no trouble at 9200 feet with the SMB butane stove but it seems to eat the canisters. I always assume that it’s more difficult to boil water at higher altitudes (BTW which was a heated debate around the camp fire last time at 8K feet) from my old backpacking days. True???
I like the SMB stove for a quick, compact stove that will not melt my counter top but if there is something better that can be used on the counter top I am definately open for any suggestions of the perfect stove.
I just got back from Colorado. Guess I picked the wrong week for not for not boiling water at 12,200 feet. (That’s an airplane joke for those of you in Rio Linda).
Dave Boyer