Scandinavian lightweight backpacking
Combined wind shields and pot supports, pots, stoves etc.
I published a review about the Vargo BOT-700 back in February 2019. The review was based on using the Vargo BOT-700 together with a gas stove. I have used the Vargo BOT-700 since September 2018. However, after expressing concerns about issues with burning food, I decided to contact Norman at Stormin Stove Systems to help …
I was asked some months ago if there is a significant difference between the Soto Windmaster and the BRS 3000T stoves with respect to fuel consumption. I used the Soto Windmaster during my Arctic Sweden hike last September in 2109. So in October 2019 I decided to conduct a little test comparing the stoves. Here …
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After my trip to Kungsleden (The King's Trail) in August 2018 I thought that on my next trip up to Arctic Sweden that I would prefer to use gas for fuel instead of alcohol. I still want to use my own homemade dehydrated meals and thus, I still need to soak which results in saving …
Through the winter season when the temperatures are zero ℃ or below I use: Alpkit Koro titanium mountaineering gas stove 125 gEvernew Ti Ultra Light Pot (0.9 L) 107 gDIY pot cozy 35 gDIY Reflectix wind shield 15g Total weight = 282 g The Alpkit Koro has a brass pre-heat tube which ensures the fuel is vaporized …
I was contacted by Norman Reeves from Stormin Stove Systems and asked if I would be interested in being a test person for his new soak system. I have previously purchased several cones and stoves from Norman so he knew what sort of customer I was. I said yes, of course, and in July 2018 …
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For most of the year I use an alcohol based stove together with an integrated cone / wind shield pot support. My preferred pots that I use are made by Evernew which are designed and manufactured in Japan. The pots are made with 100% titanium. I have three sizes: Evernew Ti Ultra Light Pot (0.6 L) …
