Sorry to ask but...how do you lite your alchy stove?

[fastfoxengineering]

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[zelph]

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[Trikiriki]

I took a zippo lighter wick and cut it in half and then twisted it through the hole in the end of my Ti spoon. Just dip it in the alcohol and light it, then I can use it to light the stove. Keeps my fingers away from the stove flame and I don't have to look for anything to use!

[LIhikers]

I've used a small piece of paper from my garbage bag to light my stove.
A little alcohol on the paper, light it with a lighter, then use it to light the stove.

[Odd Man Out]

My ECHS stove is easy to light by hand with mini Bic. Tip the stove to get a drop of fuel on the rim. If it very cold and the fuel is not so flamable, drop a match into the stove. I keep a book of matches in my emergency baggies for backup.

[Red Cinema]

I had lighting issues with the "light the fuel in the center of the stove" type of alcohol stove, then I made the kind with two parts and a wick. Put fuel in, wait 20 seconds, light wick from outside the stove. This is one random example that uses carbon felt as the wick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6vms2YXVO0

I made one using a stadium style beer "bottle," a cat food can, and fiberglass for the wicking.

[Puddlefish]

I guess it depends on the stove. I have a Zelph fancy feast type that I can just light the wicking material from the side, never having to reach into the center and risk burning anything.

[plexusbritt]

I'm so glad someone asked this as I just made my first intro into alcohol stoves!

[Freda]

I like using birthday candles, one pack of ten can last for several weeks or more and can be used as a fire starter at need.

[zelph]

I guess it depends on the stove. I have a Zelph fancy feast type that I can just light the wicking material from the side, never having to reach into the center and risk burning anything.

You did good:-) Just like the instruction sheet suggests.

[Hikes in Rain]

I like using birthday candles, one pack of ten can last for several weeks or more and can be used as a fire starter at need.

The "can't blow 'em out" candles are especially good for fire starters.

[rocketsocks]

I'm giving alchy stoves another shot for my solo hikes....using a bic lighter I seem to burn my fingers often..I'm assuming most use a fire rod....any input appreciated. Tired of half full canisters filling my closet.....


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my alchy stove is like a fire swallower, I just shove match down he neck.

[Onsen]

Waterproof matches or a steel.

[Rex Clifton]

Steel will never fail ya.

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[SoCal Mike]

I use a small fire steel from Light My Fire (similar to this) to light my Trangia. Love it. I always have multiple means for lighting my stove or starting a fire, just in case. A firesteel won't let you down, unless it's lost. I carry a Bic lighter and a small book of matches in a waterproof container.

Mcihael

[-Rush-]

A book of matches works fine and they are lightweight for those gram weenies. Just light and drop the match in. Done.

[bemental]

I use a mini-Bic, holding it flat & sideways, flicking with my index finger. Works beautifully! (I have big hands …)


Bruce Traillium

Same.

Used the same mini Bic for my entire thru.

[Old_Man]

Find twig. Insert into flammable substance. Remove twig. Light twig with fire source. Place twig in or near stove. No special tools needed, no extra weight. Always carry a bic. even if it runs out of fuel the striker will still produce sparks which will work in a pinch.

[foodbag]

I spill a little alcohol on the outside and touch my lighter to that spot, before it evaporates.

[xrayit]

I like the wrapped stoves, soak the wrap with a small amount of fuel and light the wrap, this helps in cold weather to bring the burner up to temp faster


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