Fuel on IAT

[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.

[OCDave]

Yes, sometimes getting away from civilization can distance us from the conveniences with which we have become accustomed. I consider it a worthwhile trade.

[Mags]

Why should I have to switch stoves just b/c of this? There must be something they can do about it. M.

* You *can do something about it: Realize you are hiking a trail that does not specifically cater to long distance hikers like the AT, PCT, CDT and many others.

There is plenty of white gas. Just not convenient for those who need a few ounces. No need to switch stoves at all if you get off the AT/PCT/CDT/et al mentality.

Embrace being off the beaten path rather than bemoan they aren't catering to a very small minority. Do you want hiker feeds, TRAIL ANGELS (as opposed to trail angels), IAT Trail Days and IAT specific hostels, too?


ps. Mailing fuel may be just as expensive as sucking it up and buying along the way!

pps. Depending on which stove you have, you may be able to use autofuel, too. Not as efficient, but less expensive as you can buy in smaller quantities.

[lonehiker]

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.

Sure hope this was a bit of humor.

[KidA24]

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.

This charitable organization who has had it's funding slashed in recent years is too busy creating new trail miles and doesn't have the funds to cater specifically to you and your white gas stove. Oh the humanity. Having to organize your own logistics to hike a 1,000 mile trail.

[Different Socks]

This charitable organization who has had it's funding slashed in recent years is too busy creating new trail miles and doesn't have the funds to cater specifically to you and your white gas stove. Oh the humanity. Having to organize your own logistics to hike a 1,000 mile trail.

They are not catering specifically to what i need. Many, many hikers use a white gas stove. I am one of them, so if they wish to have people thru hiking the trail with that type of stove, they should at least have some ideas of how i or others can obtain it as they do the trail. Why is that so much to ask? And why does that make me such a terrible person to be asking?
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[lonehiker]

They are not catering specifically to what i need. Many, many hikers use a white gas stove. I am one of them, so if they wish to have people thru hiking the trail with that type of stove, they should at least have some ideas of how i or others can obtain it as they do the trail. Why is that so much to ask? And why does that make me such a terrible person to be asking?
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Hmmmm, I'm speechless.

[OPI]

They are not catering specifically to what i need. Many, many hikers use a white gas stove. I am one of them, so if they wish to have people thru hiking the trail with that type of stove, they should at least have some ideas of how i or others can obtain it as they do the trail. Why is that so much to ask? And why does that make me such a terrible person to be asking?
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I day hike and backpack this trail frequently. It is unlike many of the other long distant trails. Most people i talk to don't even know the trail exist. Or they say I've heard of it but where is it?
Nothing wrong with asking but because the trail is unknown to many i think it will take time and more backpackers using it to become more of a thru hiking friendly trail. It's a great place to find solitude. I rarely see anybody when I go for hikes.
I can't speak for the IAT but I don't think there goal here is to have more thru hikers use it but rather to establish more off road trail and to improve existing trail for everyone to enjoy.
So the Iat people are stop tell all the stores and gas station along trail to make sure they have white gas for the 10 thru hikers a year that might need it?
If you look on a map of Wisconsin. Find Hwy 29. It goes from Green Bay to Minneapolis. Anything south of that is all day hiking. There are a few camping sites/campgrounds and areas to camp but most of the best spots for backpacking are North of Hwy 29. I love this state and the IAT but there are about 10 other thru hike trails I'd do before this trail. It's just not ready yet to much road walking.

[Mags]

They are not catering specifically to what i need. Many, many hikers use a white gas stove. I am one of them, so if they wish to have people thru hiking the trail with that type of stove, they should at least have some ideas of how i or others can obtain it as they do the trail. Why is that so much to ask? And why does that make me such a terrible person to be asking?
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Call the stores and do your own research. Does not make you a terrible person that you are asking. Makes you lazy.

If you can't take the initiative to do your own, very basic, research perhaps you may want to stick to trail that is more of a connect-the-dots experience. The fact there are towns often along the way would tell most experienced backpackers all they need to know for initial planning.

EDIT: Actually don't do the more well established trails either. Hiker entitlement is causing a lot of issues. They don't need more of that type of hiker anywhere.

[double d]

Call the stores and do your own research. Does not make you a terrible person that you are asking. Makes you lazy.

If you can't take the initiative to do your own, very basic, research perhaps you may want to stick to trail that is more of a connect-the-dots experience. The fact there are towns often along the way would tell most experienced backpackers all they need to know for initial planning.

EDIT: Actually don't do the more well established trails either. Hiker entitlement is causing a lot of issues. They don't need more of that type of hiker anywhere.

Once again, well said MAGS!!!

[double d]

They are not catering specifically to what i need. Many, many hikers use a white gas stove. I am one of them, so if they wish to have people thru hiking the trail with that type of stove, they should at least have some ideas of how i or others can obtain it as they do the trail. Why is that so much to ask? And why does that make me such a terrible person to be asking?
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Why should the IAT "cater" to specific needs of thru-hikers? Figure out your problems and solutions with research and questions-not blaming the IAT for somehow not catering to thru-hikers.

[orthofingers]

I have a question about white gas. When I was a kid we used what we called white gas in our lawn mower. My understanding at the time was that white gas was gasoline that was unleaded. Back in the bad old days of leaded gasoline, I think the only gas that was unleaded was Amocco high test and in my home town, the Amocco station had a sign out front that said, "We sell white gas."

Fast forward to 2016 and all the gasoline sold is unleaded although now it has ethanol in it. So, if I was correct in assuming that white gas was unleaded when I was a kid, isn't all gas sold today "white gas"?

[orthofingers]

Ok. I got it. Takes less time to look it up than to ask the question here.

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White gas


White gas is a common name for two flammable substances.

1. In its most common modern usage, "white gas" is used as a generic name for camp stove and lantern fuel, usually naphtha.
2. White gasoline, also called white gas, can also be a name for pure petrol (gasoline), without additives. This was commonly used when leaded gasoline was the norm, to prevent fouling in situations where the properties of the lead additive were not required.
3. "White gas" can also refer to un-dyed petrol (gasoline).

White gas should not be confused with white spirit, which is more akin to kerosene.