Re: Introduction/? on alchohol stoves

Don Johnston - http://mywebpages.comcast.net/djohnston/index.html

another interesting stove - 
http://www.pcthiker.com/pages/gear/overviewpepsiGstove.shtml


At 06:09 PM 9/27/2002 -0700, you wrote:
>Boy, am I glad I found this group! I live in north central Idaho. I use
>to love to backpack as a youngster/boy scout. I Hit 20yrs old, college
>etc.. and didn't continue the hobby. Well now (20 years later) I would
>like to get started again. I have 1 son just into boy scouts, and
>another starting in February when he crosses over from cub scouts. What
>could be a better excuse to get back into the hobby? I'm exited!  I am
>the Cubmaster of approximately 70 boys, District trainer and merit badge
>counselor, trained thru wood badge in scouting. I also serve on the
>committee of our troop, been asked by a few to be scoutmaster after the
>present one retires this coming up May (Haven't decided yet).
>
>I am taking my Webelos Cub Scouts on an overnighter in October. I'd like
>to do something special for an activity the Webelos can do themselves
>(with supervision). Give them a sense of accomplishment and maybe spark
>there interest into backpacking.
>So here is my idea; To build alcohol stoves and let them cook a meal for
>themselves and their parent. I think this would go over great. The Boy
>Scout troop their going into will be there, got to show them we know
>what we are doing. <grin>.
>
>Now my questions:
>What would be the best design for this endeavor? I'm leaning toward the
>non epoxy types because of building/drying time. But I am concerned with
>them not being tuff enough, i.e... Kid bumps it, drops it, gets a little
>loose and develops leaks, dangerous for the kids. My biggest concern is
>for the safety of the boys! I do think this would be an awesome project
>for the boys and leave lasting memories. So I am seeking your wisdom to
>make it a safe one also. (Nothing worse than an ignorant greenhorn
>leader)
>
>One more question, please.  The photon stove intrigues me. The links to
>Don Johnston's photon stove don't work. I've spent 4 hrs searching
>google and the archives of this group and have yet to find a good
>description/picture. I have a copy of Bill Jones, but don't feel there
>is enough info on the burner.  Does any one have a copy they could email
>me.
>
>After looking thru the archives, I am really exited about finding this
>group, what a great group of backpackers! And thanks for the help.
>
>Happy Trails,
>Brian
>
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