hanging stoves

That MSR stove looks really interesting. Also Bibler makes one 
described at http://www.biblertents.com/2002/potset.html

Has anyone tried these? 

I've used a primus and coleman butane/propane stoves (not hanging) 
quite a bit and think they are great. With the piezo electric 
lighters they are really convenient, set up and start blazing away 
very quickly, never seem to break down and they are also very 
lightweight (considering how fuel efficient they are, even with the 
weight of the fuel container, they are in the same league as alcohol 
stoves in terms of total amount of weight carried over many days of a 
long trip).

Bruce I don't think you want to keep the hanging stove "steady"; if 
you keep it level relative to the boat (instead of the water) it is 
likely to spill when the boat rolls. at most you just want to dampen 
the effect of the swinging so that it swings just enough to keep from 
spilling (and doesn't continue to swing). 


--- In BackpackingLight-F5Bj5G+ccuY@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Bruce Woods" 
<bruce_woods@xxxx> wrote:
> Eric, that stove looks interesting...I will have to give it some 
> thought. There are some advantages to a gas bottle as you pointed 
> out. I will say, that I am not looking to cook in real adverse 
> situations, just want more confidence I am not going to tip the 
stove 
> over,etc...if there is some chop. Wonder if I could have something 
> hooked on to the hanging system to keep it steady? Like a couple 
> bungee cords...but wouldn't want them to burn loose...
> 
> Bruce
> 
> 
> --- In BackpackingLight-F5Bj5G+ccuY@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Kammerer, Eric" 
> <Eric.Kammerer@xxxx> 
> wrote:
> > How about something like the MSR Superfly Ascent?
> > 
> > http://www.msrcorp.com/stoves/superfly_ascent.asp
> > 
> > It's propane, so no spilling fuel (which could happen with solid 
> fuels
> > also). It's supported from above, so it should stay relatively 
> level even in
> > swells. Not too sure I would like any stove in heavy seas. For 
that
> > situation, maybe you could use chemical toe heaters or something.
> > 
> > Keep in mind, I'm not into sailing, it's been a long time since 
> I've been at
> > sea. Your judgment is probably far better than mine...
> > 
> > Eric