How Much White Gas To Pack For Winter Camping?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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I would think

5 fl oz/day

should be plenty. Based on my experience with my Whisperlite, which might be a bit more miserly than an XGK, I use about 3 fl oz/day when solo snow melting.

How much white gas do I need for camping?

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

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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 a 110g gas canister last?

How long does a 110g gas canister last. 110g butane canister will last for

46 minutes on high flame and 25 minutes on low flame

if used with a 7650 BTU stove.

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 long does 8 oz IsoPro last?

According to Eastern Slopes, an 8 ounce canister of fuel can burn for

about three hours

, when using a variety of heat settings. If you always plan cranking the burner on high to boil water, the fuel canister will NOT last nearly as long.

How long does 8 oz butane last?

Each 8 oz. butane canister will burn for approximately

2 hours at high heat and 4 hours at simmer

to provide you with all of the cooking power you need.

How long does a 4 oz fuel 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.

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.

How much gas does a camping stove use?

The amount of gas you will need will depend on the types of meals you will cook. If you stick to water-based meals, a general consensus is to allow

1 litre per person per meal

. Based on this amount of water, you can use the 1 litre boil time for your stove and multiply this time by the amount of water you need.

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 will a canister of MSR IsoPro last?

How long will a canister of MSR IsoPro last? In general one 8 oz. canister of MSR IsoPro fuel will be sufficient to boil water for two people over

four days

in summer. Wind, low temperatures and longer cooking times will increase fuel consumption.

How long is 4oz camping fuel?

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

5 days

per canister.

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 white fuel last?

White gas can last for a very long time when stored properly. Some people had white gas last as much as 30 years. However, Coleman recommends a shelf life of

5-7 years unopened and 2 years opened

. Always store your white gas in a proper container and inspect for leaks and rust.

How long does a 250g gas cartridge last?

On average, camping gas burns at a rate of 2g of gas every minute. This means a standard 220g aerosol gas canister should last approximately

2 hours

, and a standard 450g gas cartridge should last approximately 3.5 hours under optimal conditions.

How long does 450g propane last?

How long should my gas cartridge 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 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

.

Do camping gas canisters expire?

Depends. In general,

sealed, butane canisters do not go bad

; in fact, the consensus is that they will last for up to ten years or sometimes even more. Opened butane canisters that sit unused will still be flammable and work fine in your camping stove, but the quality of the gas may deteriorate over time.

How long will a jetboil fuel canister 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

What fuel does MSR Pocket Rocket use?

The Fuel: Fuel for the PocketRocket 2 is easy to find both in the United States and abroad (I know this because I’ve had to ditch many a fuel can at the airport – you can’t fly with them). It uses

isobutane-propane fuel canisters

which self seal and screw onto and off of the stove.

How do you store camping gas canisters?

  1. Always store and use gas bottles in an upright position.
  2. Store gas bottles in a well-ventilated place.
  3. Ensure gas bottles are stored away from sources of heat and ignition.
  4. Make sure gas bottles are stored outside, away from building entry/exit points and drains.

Are butane camp stoves safe?

Popular on camping trips, aboard boats, in cooking demos and buffet restaurants, portable burner butane stoves are useful but

can also be dangerous

. Flaws in design can cause fires and even explosions of these devices. Additional dangers include sudden pressure releases, overheating, and gas leakage.

Can butane canisters explode?

Portable butane gas stoves with integrated gas canisters (also known as lunchbox cookers) can pose significant safety risks. These stoves are commonly used for camping and outdoor activities.

If the butane gas canister overheats and the shut-off valve fails, the stove is likely to explode and cause injuries

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How much water will a fuel canister boil?

Since one canister can boil approximately

6.5 liters

, you could prepare about 15 of these meals using one fuel canister (6.5 liters/.

How much does a 100g fuel canister weight?

Color Black Weight

0.4375 lb

| 0.199 kg
Dimensions 3.5 in x 2.8 in (9 cm x 7.11 cm) Compatible With SUMO, Stash, Flash, MiniMo, MicroMo, MightyMo, Zip, Joule

How long does fuel last with MSR Pocket Rocket?

Specs: Burn time (MSR IsoPro) per 227-g / 8-oz. canister:

60 minutes

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Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski
Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.