| When you are overnight hiking one of the | | | | of gas then disposing of the old canister is not |
| important pieces of hiking equipment you will need | | | | easy. My suggestion is that this is great for the |
| is a hiking stove. So what stoves are available and | | | | beginner hiker and a good part of your hiking |
| which ones do you need to take on a hike. I will | | | | equipment. |
| recommend three types of hiking stove as part | | | | Thirdly a combination of the above two types - |
| of your hiking equipment. | | | | multi fuel stoves which is another consideration to |
| Firstly, liquid fuel hiking stoves. This type of stove | | | | your hiking equipment. This type of stove can run |
| requires some effort to get going. They require a | | | | on either liquid fuel or gas canister. Again this is |
| pumping action to ensure that the fuel tank is | | | | for the seasoned hiker. As there are different |
| pressurised allowing a vapour to be ignited. These | | | | types of liquids and canister around the world this |
| are more efficient and give out a lot of heat | | | | type of stove can be used anywhere in the |
| when they are in full flow. My suggestion is that | | | | world. |
| liquid fuel hiking stoves are more for the | | | | I will add a few safety tips as well here. Never |
| seasoned hiker than a beginner hiker as part of | | | | light your stove in a tent as stoves can easily be |
| your hiking equipment. | | | | knocked over and tents can easily catch light. Plan |
| Secondly, gas canister hiking stoves. These are | | | | where you are going to place your stove. It |
| very quick and easy and provide instant heat. The | | | | should be located on flat ground and away from |
| disadvantage is that once the canister has run out | | | | trees and other fire hazards. |