Using a stove with disposable cannisters, even if they are recyclable, at Philmont is just causing Philmont to have to deal with more of your garbage.
Our world is not a disposable one. Responsible care is EVERYONES job.
Yeah, yeah the Power Max stoves are convenient, but so is eating cold food, so if convenience is what you want, why even carry a stove, just eat the stuff right out of the package?
You absolutely cannot beat a "gasoline" powered stove at Philmont whether you choose a Coleman pocket stove a MSR, SVEA or other brands.
Yes, it requires a little skill to run them and to refuel them but these are skills your Scouts need in life so learn how to do it and then teach your Scouts.
Liquid "white gas" or more properly referred to today as naphtha, it avalilabe universally, not just at Philmont. You can even buy it at WalMart for Pets's sake!
Like previously posted it's really easy to calculate how much fuel you need and when you need to restock on the trail.
And there is absolutely nothing to leave behind for Philmont to dispose of. Philmont must dispose of all the garbage, even the used fuel cannisters so do your part and don't take them in the first place.
If you cannot operate a "gasoline" camp stove, you are a little low on the Philmont advisors learning curve, so get busy and climb that mountain now.
John LeBlanc
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