Re: [Philmont]: Propane Stoves

Disagree with both the following. This is from a Coleman news release:

> Coleman Powermax fuel, which features an advanced blend of propane and
> butane, was introduced to the backpacking and trekking market in 1997.
> It has received rave reviews and awards from some of the toughest
> critics after testing in a wide range of conditions. The cartridges
> are self-sealing and can be detached and reattached without fuel loss.
> Available in two sizes – 170 grams and 300 grams – Coleman Powermax
> cartridges can be easily recycled, when empty, by consumers. A simple
> church-key device known as a “Green Key™” allows consumers to puncture
> the empty cartridge and recycle it with other aluminum products.

The powermax cartridges are fully recyclable. That is one reason we
switched to these stoves.

Gary Boyd
Crew 151 CC/Troop 151 SA
Georgetown, Texas

Garrett, Russ wrote:

>Jim's point about LNT and canisters is well taken. That is why I switched
>to liquid fuel several years ago for most applications
>
Moss, Jim wrote:

>
>On another note, all butane mixes are non-refillable and are not really
>recyclable. As such, they do not meet LNT or recycle/reuse environmental
>practices.
>
>
>
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Received on Tue Feb 14 17:33:26 2006