Camp stoves: propane vs isobutane
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Is it possible to use a propane tank to fuel a backpacking stove that may use isobutane/propane mix?
I have a camp stove that uses those expensive isobutane tanks and want a more long term option, Ive been thinming of just using the propane tanks instead and wonder if it will still work on an isobutane stove, or do I need to buy a atove made for the propane?
Thanks.
>>708998
If you're talking about the 1lb propane bottles, the fittings are different.
If you want a cheaper to operate stove, get an alcohol or white gas stove.
>I have a camp stove that uses those expensive isobutane tanks
What? I can buy them for $8 and they last an entire 3 day trip. People spend just as much on those shitty Mountain House meals.
>>708998
Yes, you can buy an adapter to use a stove designed for butane canisters with propane cylinders. They screw onto the cylinder then the stove screws onto the adapter. Potato quality pic related
>>708998
I've got an MSR pocket rocket, but can't really find anything at my local walmart that shares the same threadings. Does anyone buy any good propane/iso canisters from a business that every town and their mayor has?
>>709014
You can order butane canisters from Walmart.com and have them shipped free to your local Walmart or shipped directly to your location. EZPZ
>>709019
How do I know the threads of the canister will match from just online?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/MASTER-APPLIANCE-11799-Ultratane-Butane-Fuel-3-3-4-oz-Pk-4/41086133
>>709022
The link you posted is not the correct one for your stove. You need the short fat canisters like this:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Butane-Propane-Mix-Fuel/20595064
