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2022'S BACKCOUNTRY STOVES

STOVE TYPES

There are four types of stove:

Multi-fuel: Liquid and multi-fuel stoves burn almost any flammable fuel - including white gas, kerosene and even regular canister gas. They are environmentally friendly as the fuel bottle can be re-used.

Canister stoves: Simple, convenient and inexpensive to run and maintain. High-performance models have a regulator which provides consistent output for the life of the canister and improved efficiency in alpine or cold environments. Gas canisters must be punctured before recycling at a waste management centre.

These stoves use

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