How does this stove work at high elevation. I live at about 5000ft, but often backpack and camp at up to 12,000 - 13,000ft?
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I can't say for sure as I've only had it to 8500 ft, but I would think it would work fine with the iso/butane mix but not the straight butane which does not work as well in high or cold areas. Not so much the altitude though as the cold. Which is the reason I would probably sleep with either type of cannister in my sleeping bag at such high altitudes because it can get really cold that high, even in the middle of the summer, and you don't want a balky stove early in the morning.
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Any stove is going to work at elevations, just not as well the higher you go. For high elevations, I recommend using fuels that need little oxygen to burn. But I am no pro at low oxygen environments.
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I don't know how it will work at higher elevations (I'm in Northeast PA), I went to a outdoor store & they showed me how to attach it to a fuel can. I grew up in CO, I don't think it will be any different. I went to a small business, I don't trust big stores. Good Luck!
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I live in Death Valley. The highest point on earth. Higher than Mt Everest. I burn using hydrogen at my elevation. NASA has endless surplus hydrogen for sale when Obama cancelled the space shuttle program in favor of promoting Dhimmitude and Sharia Law.
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I havent tried it at that high of elevation but the butane/propane fuel mix is pressurized so you should be able to get it working. On high it really puts out about a foot high flame. It will however take longer to boil water up there as I am sure you know. If you try it I would appreciate it if you let me know the results. Really how can you go wrong for $5.00 stove delivered. Good luck and alwyas remember to let someone know where you are going.
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I'm not using at a high altitude but my guess is that you should be ok save for a slightly different boiling temperatures. The 'maintenance temperatures' you keep water at should not be affected by altitude given that I'm assuming they use a thermometer.
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It depends on what level of hardship you want. If you are cooking for dozens who want their food immediately then you prob want a bigger stove. If you are solo or with a patient spouse then it works great for backpacking and should work well enough for car camping.
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yes they work at higher elevations as well--i have two- 1 for each hand i wont go anywhere that's cold without them -- my very first one that i still have came back with my uncle from Korea in mid fifties--GI ISSUE ---A NOTE--if you need to shut the thing off instead of letting it run out of fuel just simply take the grill top off and CAUTIOUSLY remove the burner with a glove or something so you don't burn your fingers lay it somewhere to burn out and then replace back together hope this was helpful and enjoy
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I use it on high all the time. I do have a gas stove though, so I have no idea if it is a problem with an electric stove.
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We are at 7000 feet and it works great. One of the best investments we have made. The installation manual gives the proper pressure settings for your elevation. Hope this is helpful.
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The distance from the burner holes to the top of the grid is about 1 inch. On high, the flames will most certainly be in full contact with the pot and spread around the sides of a smaller one. If you find that the Low setting is still too hot, set the burner on High and continue turning the knob slowly towards the off setting and you can get it turned down to a simmer. Just keep an eye on it as it is easily blown out at this lower setting. This burner provides an extremely hot flame and if set properly, will boil water very quickly. I prefer it to the flat top ceramic range in the kitchen and use this burner almost every day for various purposes. REW. The distance from the burner holes to the top of the grid is about 1 inch. On high, the flames will most certainly be in full contact with the pot and spread around the sides of a smaller one. If you find that the Low setting is still too hot, set the burner on High and continue turning the knob slowly towards the off setting and you can get it turned down to a simmer. Just keep an eye on it as it is easily blown out at this lower setting. This burner provides an extremely hot flame and if set properly, will boil water very quickly. I prefer it to the flat top ceramic range in the kitchen... » Read More The distance from the burner holes to the top of the grid is about 1 inch. On high, the flames will most certainly be in full contact with the pot and spread around the sides of a smaller one. If you find that the Low setting is still too hot, set the burner on High and continue turning the knob slowly towards the off setting and you can get it turned down to a simmer. Just keep an eye on it as it is easily blown out at this lower setting. This burner provides an extremely hot flame and if set properly, will boil water very quickly. I prefer it to the flat top ceramic range in the kitchen and use this burner almost every day for various purposes. REW. « Show Less
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Rob says his works fine at 9200 feet! If you do order, make sure the seller will bear all the costs of returning the stove if it doesn't work for you. As loyalamazoncustomer says, it's a bear to pack and return. I know, I did it!
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No idea. Im from the Puget Sound, so im pretty low elevation. Im sure it might work. My old Zippo worked in Illinois, and that was at about 5 or 7 thousand feet. Wish I could help out mor.
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Hi Jason, It is a great stove for 1-2 But 3 is not really the best. If you are going to camp with 3, get a second stove. or even a third. They fold flat and if you have wood available where you are going. You don't have to pack any fuel. The extra stoves are nice because you can heat water for cleanup or coffee after heating with one of them. I think you get the idea!
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NO..You cannot!!! This stove is purposely created to be used as an OUTDOOR stove meaning in needs ventilation to properly work (Lots of it). If your'e looking for an Indoor stove then this is not the stove you're looking for to use. You'll an indoor stove that doubles as a cooking stove as well as a heater and they're available but they're too heavy and bulky. And I don't know if it's practical lugging all that weight just to go camping unless it's in the middle of winter or you're in a Expedition in the Antarctic or Greenland...
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Yes. The heat won't be a issue. Your Coleman camp stove shouldn't be producing much heat from the bottom. If it is getting hot enough to melt surfaces when you cook on it, you may have an issue with your stove that is potentially dangerous. However, it is wobbly. I always bring a 4ft folding table out to the site to act as my cooking surface/prep/storage area.
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Works great. Protip: setup this stove when you recieve it and measure the distance from the top of pot holder to the bottom of your fuel canister. Cut some aluminium foil out to match this height (id suggest triple folding it for rigidity in windy conditions) as well as enough to wrap halfway around the kit... Bam! Homemade wind screen.
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Pot is top of the line. I agree it could be that your burner will not go low enough. A flame tamer works great.
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This is a wonderful stove-it has basically warmed up two large rooms in my house. I use gas here in WV. And with the past superstorm sandy, electric was out-the stove kept the house warm.
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Hi, my stove is electric and i do just fine. I use the largest burner. I've heard from others that sometimes the heat temp is hard to maintain, but i dont have that problem. Here's what I do: I turn my electric burner on HIGH (like #9) to get it going. After i vent the valve for 10 minutes and put the weighted gauge on I wait for it to come to 10lbs pressure (10lbs is for my altitude below 1000'). AFTER the gauge reads 10lbs of pressure I turn my burner down to #5 (which is like MEDIUM). Each and every time I've done it this way the pressure remained the same. Sometimes I would have to turn it up to 5 1/2, as 6 was too much heat. You must stay wit h the canner for the whole time you are using it to make sure it maintains the right pressure for whatever you are canning. I did have a glass top stove but i never canned on it. It cracked one day while i was boiling water. For me, I would not can on an electric glass stove. Hope this helps.
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Yes, it works well in high altitudes, we live above 5800 feet and it works like a champ! i have it hooked up to a five gallon propane tank that I placed outside the house, just put a small hole through the wall or floor, installed a shutoff valve and used a hose from a propane bbq. Works wonderfully.