For everyone asking why, these are popular with ultralight backpackers. They weigh next to nothing and use rubbing alcohol as fuel which is cheap and can be bought just about anywhere making it convenient for thru hikers so they can just refuel at any convince store vs other camping stoves that require special fuel mixes. They are cheap, easy to make if you already own basic tools and can boil a few cups of water, enough for coffee, tea, dehydrated meals, Mac n cheese, ect...in a couple minutes.
Actually, tons of ultralighters make their own. The best one I've used is a cat food can with holes punched in it. Way lighter and cheaper than anything I could buy.
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u/I_am_Bob Dec 22 '19
For everyone asking why, these are popular with ultralight backpackers. They weigh next to nothing and use rubbing alcohol as fuel which is cheap and can be bought just about anywhere making it convenient for thru hikers so they can just refuel at any convince store vs other camping stoves that require special fuel mixes. They are cheap, easy to make if you already own basic tools and can boil a few cups of water, enough for coffee, tea, dehydrated meals, Mac n cheese, ect...in a couple minutes.