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additional. I always carry a spare cannister 
second, make sure the flame area is shielded from the wind, can halve cooking time.
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Very sound advice.
Also when you say "a cannister usually lasts for more than one season for me" is that going on bike trips ? if so how long ? ie how many hours do you get out of a 470 cannister ? I know it will depend on how high you have it turned up.
Cheers for all the help so far everybody.
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Originally Posted by gixxer.rob
Very sound advice.
Also when you say "a cannister usually lasts for more than one season for me" is that going on bike trips ? if so how long ? ie how many hours do you get out of a 470 cannister ? I know it will depend on how high you have it turned up.
Cheers for all the help so far everybody. 
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The spare I bought two years ago is still unused. I know the old cylinder is about done. when I fit it, I will at the end of that trip buy a replacement at our local supermarket. Each year I usually do two trips of about a week, cooking breakfast and one other meal at least per day, plus the extra odd brew of tea or coffee usually 2-3 weekend trips also. One of teh weekends is usually the trip to German diesel bike rally which is at the end of the season (my season) so more need for hot stuff.
The windshield is very important. I brew tea or coffee in a saucepan using tea/coffee bags. Generally a 270 is good for a year and a bit, the 470's last about twice that, but only cost a little bit more. the can be removed as they are self sealing (ball valve). So I guess you could just dump the cannister and keep the burner if you flying. If I had to live using it I would go for a fuel the same as my vehicle, but gaz is not expensive and very clean (In Europe/Morocco at least).
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Gix,
First off advise is a verb so it is correct to write, I advise you to think carefully.
Advice is a noun, my advice follows:
Petrol, your bike runs on it.
Your stove runs on it.
No brainer.
bill
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