Review based on my 2,650 mile (PCT Thru Hike) of on trail test
What I simply felt about this stove from my 4 month and 2650 miles of use was "GREAT".
Technically speaking, it has a light weight and stable construction. This stove is designed to make a narrow and tall flame which makes the pre-heat time shorter. Because of this design, it even performs well in cold weather. When you use the stove without stand, it is very fuel-efficient too and the flame is very stable after pre-heating phase.
During a long hike or thru hike, cooking is a big part of a trail life. This stove works great when you are boiling more than 400ml of water. I normally boil little over 500ml of water for a cup of Tea and Cooking a meal. After 500 ml of water comes to a boil, I normally make a cup of Tea and cook food with left over water. This stove burned long enough to do that with minimum amount of fuel.
This stove boils water fast enough efficiently, and comfortably. You can get used to any types of gear if you use it over and over, but you need a gear that you can use without any stress when you a hiking long distance. Evernew Titanium Alcohol Stove was exactly the item that I used without any stress during my long trail life.
Compare to other alcohol stove in the market, this stove may not have a strong character, but this is definitely the most comfortable and stable stove which I choose for any style of backpacking trip.
Finally, I found the best Stove that I would use for my life.
Shin "Turtle" Hasegawa
Evernew Alcohol Stove を使ってみて
PCTを歩いた中の約4ヶ月にわたり使っていて感じていたことは、なんて‘Nice’なストーブだろうと単純に感じていた。日本語で訳すと、楽しい、魅力がある、洗練されたという意味だ。感覚でいうと‘素敵’ということだろう。
理論で言うならば、軽量かつ安定性のある形。炎がストーブを包むように出るため本燃焼までスムーズ。低温化でも安定した火力。炎の広がりが大きすぎず、縦型にも平型にも使いやすい。などが挙げられるだろう。燃費も単体においては十分に効率が良い。特に本燃焼からの安定感は抜群だ。
ロングハイクにおいては調理が一般的だ。そのとき、400ｍｌ以上のお湯を素早く作るには非常に適していると思った。僕の場合、お茶の分と調理分とで500ｍｌは最低でも沸かしていた。お湯が沸きティーバッグのお茶を入れ、残りの湯と火で調理をする。その時にこのストーブは十分な燃料の容量と火力を提供してくれた。
感覚でいえば、早くお湯が沸き、燃費も十分に良い。そして、楽しくて安心。どんなものでも長く使えば道具にも慣れ使いこなせるようにはなるが、ロングハイクではストレスの少ない安心感のあるシンプルな道具が一番不満も残らずに使えたのだ。そのうちの1つが間違いなくこのストーブだった。
アメリカ、日本とたくさんのアルコールストーブが発表されているが、それぞれに個性を放っている。高効率、立ち上がりの早さ、軽さ、などだ。エバニューのストーブには突出した何かは無いのかもしれない。しかし、初めて行く土地や自然に向かう時、きっと僕は迷わずにこのストーブを連れて行くだろう。なぜなら、軽く、しかし軽すぎず安定感があり、効率も良く、火力が強く安定、といったこれらが、高い水準にあるからだ。
最後に、きっと長い付き合いになるであろうストーブに僕は出会ったと思う。
Shin "Turtle" Hasegawa
Annapurna Circuit Trek
ReplyDeleteThis classic trek circles the entire Annapurna massif and in so doing offers a spectacular variety of people and landscapes, from lowland farming country to alpine meadows to the Tibet-like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya.
We start in the foothills at Besi Sahar and rise after 6 days to the settlement of Manang at 3500m where we acclimatise and enjoy the mountain views. We continue to ascend and on day 10 of the trek we cross the famous Thorung La, at 5416m, to Muktinath, an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists.
From here we descend into the Kali Gandaki, with Annapurna and Dhaulagiri towering on either side. En route back to Pokhara we pass through the many beautiful hill villages that populate this ancient trading route between Tibet and India. We also visit the hot springs at Tatopani, and climb up Poon Hill, above Ghorapani, to enjoy magnificent mountain views. Accommodation and food is provided in the local lodges. Transport to Besi Sahar is by private coach and this trek ends in Pokhara. http://www.nepalguideinfo.com/Annapurna-circuit-Trek.php http://www.nepalguideinfo.com/Annapurna-circuit-Trek.php http://www.nepalguideinfo.com/Annapurna-circuit-Trek.php