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[–] TK420 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Just got an used 80/90’s era Whisperlite for winter camping.

[–] Linus_Torvalds 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Actually I would be interesed too. I feel like winter is always quite cold and not very easy to ultralight. In the summer, I am just a bit uncomfortable if my setup sucks. In the winter, I am worried and shivering.

[–] TK420 2 points 1 year ago

Figured the canister stoves would only get me so far down in the temps, plus if I have to melt snow for water….that doesn’t sound like a great use of fuel. So…I bought a used Whisperlite and a new pump and new 20oz bottle. I spent less for this than just a new stove/pump.

I don’t like the childproof cap on the bottle…I feel like I’m going to break it twisting it down tight. I may buy an old school one and swap it.

Anyway, I hope it continues on like a champ for decades to come.

[–] miles 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Tell us more about your winter trips!

[–] TK420 4 points 1 year ago

Fall just started 😉I don’t have any major winter trips planned yet. Just weekends here and there when time allows as of now.

I do plan on getting out there in the cold, I just don’t have any big trips planned yet. Hoping we see some snow though in the northeast.