Fuel on IAT

[Mags]

My apologies, when merging the threads, I was not paying attention and I deleted the original thread.

In any case, you may want to contact the IAT folks and see what they have to say. Based on the thread views, there is much interest. Perhaps share the information they tell you?

[Different Socks]

My apologies, when merging the threads, I was not paying attention and I deleted the original thread.

In any case, you may want to contact the IAT folks and see what they have to say. Based on the thread views, there is much interest. Perhaps share the information they tell you?

Already have done that, and they could not help me either.

[lonehiker]

I quickly read the "sticky" post in reference to the IAT and it indicates that re-supply should be fairly easy. So, I would assume that if you are using an alcohol stove, fuel availability would be good as service stations, convenience stores, and most grocery stores carry Heet. If you are needing canister fuel, it isn't as easy to figure out.

[Glacier]

What kind of fuel?

[Mags]

What kind of fuel?

White Gas I believe is what the original post was inquiring about. Looking at the sticky mentioned, you go by many towns.

"The Ice Age Trail travels through or near so many towns, villages, and cities that re-supply is of practically no effort. In northern Wisconsin, towns are more scattered and trail segments are longer but there should still be ample opportunity to supply yourself with food and fuel."

White gas should not be difficult to find in hardware stores or even some grocery stores. The only wrinkle is that long distance backpackers aren't common. You may have to buy a liter or even a gallon at a time.

[lonehiker]

White Gas I believe is what the original post was inquiring about. Looking at the sticky mentioned, you go by many towns.

"The Ice Age Trail travels through or near so many towns, villages, and cities that re-supply is of practically no effort. In northern Wisconsin, towns are more scattered and trail segments are longer but there should still be ample opportunity to supply yourself with food and fuel."

White gas should not be difficult to find in hardware stores or even some grocery stores. The only wrinkle is that long distance backpackers aren't common. You may have to buy a liter or even a gallon at a time.

That isn't the ideal situation and could get expensive. Perhaps, for this trip, go with alcohol stove? I guess that is how I would tackle this situation. As mentioned, however you decide, let appropriate people know so that the sticky post can be updated.

[Mags]

That isn't the ideal situation and could get expensive. Perhaps, for this trip, go with alcohol stove? I guess that is how I would tackle this situation. As mentioned, however you decide, let appropriate people know so that the sticky post can be updated.

I agree 100%.

Different Socks is a diehard WG user if I recall correctly.

[Different Socks]

I agree 100%.

Different Socks is a diehard WG user if I recall correctly.

Yes I am a WG diehard. There are many of us out there. Just seems terrible that the IATC is trying to promote the trail to thru hikers and there is no good availability of WG along the whole trail. Why should I have to switch stoves just b/c of this? There must be something they can do about it. Meanwhile, I guess I am gonna have to buy several small WG bottles and put fuel in with my drop boxes and drop them off myself.

[Feral Bill]

If WG is available by the liter I don't see the problem. Just resupply fuel less often.

[cycle003]

My wife is section hiking the IAT and is probably at about 150 miles now with probably more than that backtracking and side trails. Honestly, I'm not sure why someone from Montana would come to WI to backpack the IAT, but HYOH. Anyway, the IAT is DEFINITELY NOT convenient for long-distance hikers. There are many sections where camping is not feasible and sometimes people offer up their yards, etc. for thru hikers, but its use for long-distance hikers is not well-established. There are many road miles, and it goes through some fairly sparse areas where there aren't going to be a lot of stores, etc.

My best advice would be to join some of the Facebook groups related to the IAT, and you will probably get some better, more specific advice. Let me know if you need some help, and I'll ask my wife about connecting up with some of the groups. Also, I'd be willing to help out in south central Wisconsin with supplies, a ride, etc. if we're available.

[Venchka]

I own 3 stoves. All three burn Coleman fuel, aka white gas. 1 also burns kerosene and international gas canisters. Clever, hey?

Wayne


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