General Campsite Questions.

**dejoha** · 10-08-2010, 00:39

Originally Posted by Bill Cosby

I wish I could draw that well.
I forgot to give props to dejoha for that.
He posted it back on the second page.
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...7&postcount=23

I _knew_ I saw that somewheres before

**dejoha** · 10-08-2010, 00:54

Originally Posted by Bill Cosby

If I made the pepsi can stove could I cut the can a little bit higher, about halfway or so, so that it would hold more fuel therefore burning longer?

There are different sized cans that can accomplish the same thing without making the stove taller, which can introduce a higher center of gravity and therefor possible tipping problems. Check out the super cat.

If you want longer burn times on a stove, there are other options. One is purchasing an optimized alcohol stove like the Vargo Decagon stove. This stove easily burns 20 minutes on an ounce of fuel. The Caldera Cone stove is also a long burner.

For long burns, you should check out the bongo stoves that have an external fuel line.

**Bill Cosby** · 10-08-2010, 08:34

Yeah, I was probably going to go the supercat stove way just because of it's pure simplicity.
I just wanted a small DIY pepsi can project to compare the two.

Thanks for the links.

**eflat7** · 10-08-2010, 09:51

What portable stoves do you use?
I use a MSR Pocket rocket. Get it at REI and its about 39$
Have a homemade alky too.

What foods do you cook in it/take with you on a hike?
Usually Knorr Rice, Oatmeal, Coffee, packaged tuna or chicken. M&M's.

Do you use a headlamp/lantern?
Petzl e-lite. Get it at REI. About 30$

Where do you get your ridgelines, more specifically for tarps?
The internet or a store somewhere?
7/64 Adj length amsteel. Basically a large whoopie.

HTH.

**Raul Perez** · 10-09-2010, 20:45

Stove:

Bongo cab from minibull designs.com

Cook kit:

Krazy cook kit ( no longer avail) minibull designs

Food:

Mountain house
Hawkvittles.com
Or home dehydrated foods

Tarp ridgeline:

Whoopieslings.com single ridgeline

**desmobob** · 10-10-2010, 18:08

Originally Posted by Bill Cosby

I have a general understanding of what to take suspension wise. DIY Whoopie Slings seem like the way to go.
But I have just a few general questions regarding hammock camping.

What portable stoves do you use?

Coleman Peak 1, Trangia, Bushbuddy

- Where did you get it?

Campmor, eBay, Fritz Handel

- How much did it cost?

IIRC, $75, $15, $95

What foods do you cook in it/take with you on a hike?

Rice, pasta, cous cous, bannock, oatmeal, and commercial brands of freeze-dried or dehydrated meals.

Do you use a headlamp/lantern?
- What kind/Where did you get it?
- How much?

Yes... Petzl Tikka and a SmartCore PD D10 LED flashlight in a headband accessory strap. REI, FourSevens. $20, $50.

Where do you get your ridgelines, more specifically for tarps?
The internet or a store somewhere?

Whoopieslings.com

- Could I go to Home Depot?
- What lengths/gauges?

Yes... one spool of braided mason's line would take care of things with lots left over.

Any other links to sites where I could get these items or any other general information would be appreciated.
I've already watched Shug's "Intro to Hammocking" videos and he got me hooked. Thanks!

http://www.campmor.com/
http://www.rei.com/

Happy napping,
desmobob

**Festus Hagen** · 10-10-2010, 18:28

There is an optimal capacity. The trouble is that you need to get the alcohol up to boiling in order to pressurize the jets (I'm assuming here you're talking about a typical "penny" stove or similar). More fuel means more priming.

I really don't care too much for the penny stoves. I really dig my white-box stove knock-off (with fiberglass wick) but I have to admit a low-pressure cat stove would be simpler and probably cook just as well.

Originally Posted by Bill Cosby

You guys have been more than helpful, thanks again.

Question about alcohol stoves:
If I made the pepsi can stove could I cut the can a little bit higher, about halfway or so, so that it would hold more fuel therefore burning longer?

**Bill Cosby** · 10-10-2010, 20:28

How do you guys store your tree straps?
I don't have any more room in my hammock bag.

**wabi** · 10-10-2010, 21:30

Originally Posted by Bill Cosby

I have a general understanding of what to take suspension wise. DIY Whoopie Slings seem like the way to go.
But I have just a few general questions regarding hammock camping.

What portable stoves do you use?
Alcohol stoves and/or Littlbug wood stove
- Where did you get it?
DIY - end2end trail supply - littlbug.com
- How much did it cost?
various prices
What foods do you cook in it/take with you on a hike?
Mountain House (available at our local walmart) and the universal gourmet survival food (Spam)
Do you use a headlamp/lantern?
headlamp
- What kind/Where did you get it?
my favorite is a fenix HL20
- How much?
about $50. total
Where do you get your ridgelines, more specifically for tarps?
Zing-it line from a generous HF member
The internet or a store somewhere?
- Could I go to Home Depot?
- What lengths/gauges?

Any other links to sites where I could get these items or any other general information would be appreciated.
I've already watched Shug's "Intro to Hammocking" videos and he got me hooked. Thanks!

Hope these tips and links are helpful in making your selection(s). I'm sure you'll get a lot of ideas.
You can spend a small fortune in trying various equipment, but (thankfully) it's often easy to sell lightly used items in the HF Marketplace (and also find equipment to try at a good price).

**Irvingdog** · 10-10-2010, 21:56

A Starlyte stove from Zelph over at BPLite.com. It's fantastic. My pot is a modified k-mart grease pot.
I find any cheapo led headlamp is great. Even bad ones seem to last forever.