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Cube · 10-07-2004, 04:33 AM

Howdy,

It's been funny to me, to cycle in and out of backpacking and to see the differences in equipment. Seems like there have been really big changes in the stoves and cooking.

I used to use the old Peak One white gas stove. A solid performer, but when my last one needed a refurb to run, it became clear it was cheaper and easier to upgrade. Also, with a wife a kid, we needed different gear. So now I'm running Coleman Exponent stoves that run on the Powermax cartridge, one single and one double. Good stoves, hot and fast. I went with the cartridge cause I don't plan on getting way off the trail for weeks.

I've been generally unsatisfied with the pots and pans that I've got left and am looking for suggestions. Of course, I'd like a set that is big enough to cook for a family, but also can be broken out into a single set. Any ideas?

One more thing for now.. water filters. Amazing changes in technology. These are worth every penny. No heavy water bags or nasty tablet treated water, just pump and drink. I went with the Sweetwater, but that's just cause they were the newest one. I might get a MSR with the threads for the Nalgene bottle.

So what do y'all use and what don't you use.. what works and what doesn't?
So long for now..

10-07-2004, 04:33 AM	#1
Cube Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dripping Springs, Eldorado and Alpine, Texas Posts: 69	Gear Talk: The Backpacker kitchen Howdy, It's been funny to me, to cycle in and out of backpacking and to see the differences in equipment. Seems like there have been really big changes in the stoves and cooking. I used to use the old Peak One white gas stove. A solid performer, but when my last one needed a refurb to run, it became clear it was cheaper and easier to upgrade. Also, with a wife a kid, we needed different gear. So now I'm running Coleman Exponent stoves that run on the Powermax cartridge, one single and one double. Good stoves, hot and fast. I went with the cartridge cause I don't plan on getting way off the trail for weeks. I've been generally unsatisfied with the pots and pans that I've got left and am looking for suggestions. Of course, I'd like a set that is big enough to cook for a family, but also can be broken out into a single set. Any ideas? One more thing for now.. water filters. Amazing changes in technology. These are worth every penny. No heavy water bags or nasty tablet treated water, just pump and drink. I went with the Sweetwater, but that's just cause they were the newest one. I might get a MSR with the threads for the Nalgene bottle. So what do y'all use and what don't you use.. what works and what doesn't? So long for now..