Re: Propane stoves

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
 "SteveB" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> "Patzerseescheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Hello all,
> > I am ready to start camping with my son (a 7yo Cub Scout) and I am
> > doing things a little different than the last time I went camping
> > (some 20yrs ago). I have purchased 2 propane stoves and was wondering
> > how long one of those 16.4 oz propane tanks last. I bought 4 bottles
> > and will need them for a Friday dinner, Saturday b'fast and dinner and
> > Sunday b'fast. We will be cooking for approx 10 - 14 people. Nothing
> > fancy, just eggs in the morning and burgers at night. Do I need more?
> > Sorry if I did not give enough info, just reply with other info needed
> > and I will elaborate more. Thanks for any answers.
> >
> > Patzerseescheck
> >
> >
> 
> Take all the $$$ you will piss off on those one pound canisters and go buy a
> large tank (11# or 40#) and a whip.  You can economically fill it, and it
> will last for weeks.  I have seen the tanks at yard sales for very cheap.
> The whip is about fifteen bucks.
> 
> Steve

This advice makes a lot of sense - IF one will be doing a lot of camping 
on a regular basis. For someone who is just talking about one weekend 
with a bunch of Cub Scouts, though? While I'm not disagreeing with your 
advice, Steve, the disposable canisters might be more convenient for 
this person in this particular case. :)

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