How Much Fuel For Winter Camping?

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per person each day. In wintertime, where you need to melt snow, the consumption will be

0.2 litres (8 0z.) and more per person each day

. For gas stoves we recommend 60 grams of gas (70/30 butane/propane) per person each day in summer, and 12o grams or more per person each day in winter.

How long will 100g fuel last?

Jetboil canister size Approx total meals Approx continuous burn time* 100 g / 4oz

10 – 14


30 mins
230g / 8oz 27 – 40 1 hour 15 mins 450g / 16oz 54 – 80 2 hours 30 mins

How much gas do I need for 7 day backpacking?

It’s safe to go with an

8 ounce fuel canister

. Even in a week, you will likely not burn through the entire 8 ounce canister. Now, if you plan to travel with two people, you might want to consider a 16 ounce canister, since the rough average is about 8 ounces per person per week.

How much fuel does it take to melt snow?

If your cooking style is different, your usage would vary. Using a white gas stove, I use about

1.5 oz of fuel (by weight, not by liquid measure) per day by myself, and about 3 oz if I have to melt

. For two persons, it is about 2 1/4 oz. per day not melting, and about 4 1/2 per day melting.

How long does a 220g gas canister last?

Typically, camping gas burns at an average rate of about 2g of gas each minute. This means that a basic 220g aerosol gas canister should last approximately

two hours

in ideal conditions, whereas a conventional 450g aerosol gas cartridge should last approximately 3.5 hours.

How much white gas do we use per day in winter?

Generally, I use

~1fl ounce per day

. A 10day solo trip will usually use a 12oz bottle of fuel, with a bit left over.

How long does 110g isobutane last?

So a 110gm can will run

around 70min

. Or, 12-14 five minute burns per can. This does not include simmering, nor real cooking.

How much fuel does a JMT use?

This is the most common usage and the easiest to calculate. In good conditions,

a 4oz canister will give you about 25 cups of boiling water and an 8oz canister about 55

.

How long do small camping gas canisters last?

A. Most camping stoves burn at 150g/h and the average gas cartridge has a capacity of 450g. This gives approximately

3 hours

of cooking time.

How long does Coleman camp fuel last?

An un-opened container of Coleman® Fuel stored in a dry area with no rapid extreme changes in temperature will remain viable for

five to seven years

. An opened container stored in the same area will remain viable for up to two years though will be at its best if used within a year.

How long does the 4 oz MSR can last?

DOn’t know, but i always carry the small ones and always figure about

5 days

per canister.

What fuel do backpacking stoves use?

Most canisters use

some mix of butane and propane or isobutane and propane

. Canisters are lighter for shorter trips. They’re easier to use because they come already pressurized, screw on, and create a ready-made platform for your stove.

How do Jetboils melt snow?


You can melt snow in a Jetboil as long as you put water in also

. Don’t run it with only snow in it or you’ll burn it up. I have had pretty good luck putting a Ziplock bag full of snow near the fire and melting that way.

How long does 15kg butane gas last?

Low (1 bar) – 1.4kW – A 15kg butane cylinder will last approximately

147 hours

(205.5kWh/1.4kW.) Medium (2 bars) – 2.8kW – A 15kg butane cylinder will last approximately 73 hours (205.5kWh/2.8kW.)

How long does 1kg propane last?

If you have a Calor gas propane 6kg bottle – and if you consider that 1kg of propane can give around 13.6 kWh of energy – you may be able to use a cooker for about

81.6 hours

.

How long does a campingaz 907 last?

The Campingaz 907 Empty Cylinder can hold up to 2.75kg of Butane which will run a double burner stove for approximately

8 hours

.

What burns hotter propane or white gas?

If two stoves burn the same amount of volume of fuel (white gas or propane), per minute, than

white gas

will burn hotter at any given moment. What is this? If the propane stove burns at a high enough volume of fuel than the white gas per minute, then propane will burn hotter.

Is Coleman fuel the same as white gas?

You might hear white gas referred to generically as “Coleman Fuel”.

Not all brands are identical

, but any stove that runs on white gas should burn Coleman fuel without issue.

What is white gas for camp stoves?


Coleman fuel

is used primarily for fueling lanterns and camp stoves. It is usually sold in one-gallon cans in the United States; in Europe it is usually sold in one-litre bottles. Additionally, it is a popular fuel for fire dancing. Originally, it was simply casing-head gas or drip gas, which has similar properties.

How long does a 4 oz isobutane canister last?

A 4 ounce canister lasts me anywhere from

4-10 days

depending on what I cook. For what you need, I would expect to get 5-6 days out of one. No idea why you would need so much boiled water.

How long does Coleman butane last?

The 16.4 OZ Coleman Propane Cylinder that is for sale at most sporting goods stores and Walmart for about 3-5 dollars will last on full for about an hour. The Butane cylinders are a few dollars more look like a hair spray can will last, according to a buddy of mine for about

1.25 hours

.

How long does 1 butane can last?

Stove Model Max. BTU 8 oz Can. run time Gas ONE GS-1000 7,650

1.5 hours
GAS ONE GS-3700 10,000 1.2 hours Iwatani 35FW 15,000 48 minutes Coleman Portable 7,650 1.5 hours

How much fuel does a jetboil use?

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How much white gas do we use per day?

For gas stoves we recommend 60 grams of gas (70/30 butane/propane) per person each day in summer, and

12o grams or more per person each day in winter

.

How much fuel does a pocket rocket use?

canister: 60 minutes. Water boiled (MSR IsoPro) per 227-g canister: 16 L. Water boiled (MSR IsoPro) per 1 oz. of fuel:

2 L

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