View Full Version : umm, best wind screen E V E R ?? (canister stove)
burntoutphilosopher
12-05-2010, 15:19
windscreens ae tough for can stoves, you can't wrap the whole thign up or it could explode... and often that have to be rediculously tall.
saw this in my garageand i thought... for $1.50 could it be the perfect fit? and it is... the bottom stays touchably cool and fits nice and snug around my brunton stove.
see pics,
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burntoutphilosopher
12-05-2010, 16:07
i'll probably cut the top widest part off... going ot try it in varying wind first.
daddytwosticks
12-05-2010, 16:19
That's a great idea. Nice to be able to find a hiking use for common household items. Looks like it might be a bit bulky to pack. Too bad you couldn't cut it in half and be able to re-assemble when ready to cook. Would take up less pack space. How much does it weigh? :)
Wise Old Owl
12-05-2010, 16:19
I get the idea, but a tree, rocks, oven foil, your pack can all do that job. I sometimes have to ask myself what is the dual use, before packing it....
But hey - interesting.
ditto dual use - I use my sit pad
burntoutphilosopher
12-05-2010, 16:30
i lit a pack strap on fire doing that once on a really windy day. i liked that this was fire proof
now sit pad i've never tried... you bend it around the flame? or just hold it up to block the wind?
Take a look at this thread :
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=16675 (http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=16675)
Franco
I like this quick and dirty windscreen also posted at Backpackinglight:
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00041.html
The problem (for me...) with those quick and dirty solutions is that you need to make a new one pretty much every trip and tend to brake after two or three days on the trail.
(my outings are only 1-10 days )
Recently I had a triple crowner visiting so we discussed at length these sort of issues.
So as usual it depends on how/where you use your gear and what you value.
That is for example why I chose the Ti version of the Caldera Cone. Not because it is expensive, simply because it works for me.
Franco
i lit a pack strap on fire doing that once on a really windy day. i liked that this was fire proof
now sit pad i've never tried... you bend it around the flame? or just hold it up to block the wind?
its roughly a 2 foot piece of 20 inch CCF I've used it for several years and due to the way I pack it it has 2 "permanent" fold lines - I just set it on edge with the folds covering the two sides and the back covering the primary wind direction - I'll hold it if needed or put a stick or rock on top to hold it down
the CCF is far enough from the flame that it is only warmed if that by the burner
ditto dual use - I use my sit pad
you use your butt??? :eek:
no JERMM - my butt only has one fold line
I have been working on a sub 2 oz wind screen specifically for the snow peak giga and the GSI doulist.
http://latinmerchant.com/images/product/1FruitSpreads%20(0).jpg
The problem (for me...) with those quick and dirty solutions is that you need to make a new one pretty much every trip and tend to brake after two or three days on the trail.
Depends on your tolerance... :)
This cook pot/windscreen combo was used on the LT, PCT, Colo Trail and the CDT...
http://pmags2.jzapin.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/aaa.jpg
I'm all about quick and dirty! :D