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Re: Comments? - Optimus Stella + Stove

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From: Roger Caffin
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 05:07

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> My only gripes with the Kovea are the burner sits on top of the
> gas cartridge so you have to be careful not to knock it over during
> cooking, plus you can't use a windshield.
How strange. I have been using a tight windshield around essentially the
same stove for years. I'm still here ...

The exploding canisters myth is fully explained in the FAQ, at
http://www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/FAQ_StovesTech.htm#Hot

Also read about windshields and radiation shields at
http://www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/FAQ_StovesTech.htm#Wind

Cheers
Roger Caffin

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