The "Magic" of the Caldera Cone

“OK, so the Caldera Cone is an efficient alcohol stove system. But why is the Caldera Cone so efficient?



In today's blog post, I take a quick look at The "Magic" of the Caldera Cone

HJ

P.S. This is the last installment in my series on the Caldera Cone. I promise that I will move on to other topics although I may review some other Trail Designs equipment at some future point.

In case you missed any of the series:
* Caldera Cone Alcohol Stove Review (on Seattle Backpackers Magazine)
* Caldera Cone Review Supplement -- Additional Photos and Technical Appendix with Weights
* Caldera Cone vs. Clikstand Alcohol Stove Tests
* The Caldera Cone's 12-10 Burner
* What "Color" is your Caldera?
* The "Magic" of the Caldera Cone (Why is the Caldera Cone so efficient?)”

“Thanks HJ, I'll have to check out the weight of a uberlight system. Like you, I like a little space, but the sul mantra is cut weight on everything, wherever.
Duane”

“Hi, Duane,

Yeah, that 550ml titanium pot is really light. If I were going to do an ultra long distance hike (PCT, AT, CDT, etc.), I'd think about it. For short hikes like I'm doing these days, my 850ml set up is light enough.

The 550ml size does pack down into a nice, sleek size. If you want a small pack, the 550 is a good fit.

HJ
Adventures in Stoving”

“I really want a Kifaru KU5200 pack for winter trips, but at over $500, that will make a dent in stove acquisition funds. It would shave a couple pounds off my pack weight. I think I have almost gotten all the stoves I want, maybe one or two more. I need to get back in a position to where I can buy something without it hitting my checkbook too bad. No overtime at work for a few years now, that really helped. The Primus 41 was the last big ticket stove I wanted.
Duane”

“WOW! Over $500 for a pack? Am I hearing that correctly? Yipes. I guess you know what the good stuff is. The GoLite Pinnacle isn't big enough?

HJ
Adventures in Stoving”

“Pricey thing. No. It seems the Pinnacle is smaller than the Gust I had, I thought they had the same ci. I need around 88-90L for winter gear. I like the Osprey Aether 85, 90, but the Kifaru is two lbs lighter.
Duane”

“Maybe you can find one on Gear Swap on BPL or similar? $500? Ouch.

HJ
Adventures in Stoving”

“No rush, after all, you can always spend money. A newer pickup is still in my sights, have not saved any more money since winter last year. ? Just raising the bar on how nice of a truck I can get. Talking to a dealer of ours yesterday, real anxious to have me come over and look at bikes. Told him I want a newer pickup first.
Duane”

“"you can always spend money"

Isn't that the truth?

HJ
Adventures in Stoving”