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Gear talk: Vesuv titanium windshield

A new purchase- a simple titanium windshield sized to fit my favourite Evernew pan. It may be expensive, but improved efficiency is something always to be sought.

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Gear talk: Aspen 4- a cleaner burning option for multi-fuel stoves

The whole point of a multi-fuel stove is that it gives you options. One fuel may be more suited to colder conditions, another may permit better simmering, one could be the cheapest option, another may be the only fuel available. Aspen 4 is amongst the very best of fuel options for a liquid fuel stove.

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Gear talk: The Soto Windmaster gas stove

The Soto Windmaster has proved to be a reliable and efficient performer and is now a first choice for three season use

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Gear talk: The Flat Cat Gear Ocelot heat exchanger kit, with FMS-300T stove

The simple adapter plate from Flat Cat Gear enables a Fire Maple stove to be used with heat exchanger pots

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Gear talk: A lightweight windscreen for the Kovea Spider

A glance at the excellent Flat Cat Gear Ocelot windscreen for the Kovea Spider stove, and knocking up an even lighter titanium version

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Gear talk: Kovea Spider KB-1109

As the temperature creeps down, it is time to use a gas stove admirably suited for winter use- the Kovea Spider

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Gear talk: Liquid fuel lighters- do they have a place on trail?

Three Points of the Compass has covered his quest for […]

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Gear talk: making a stove on trail

Like everyone else, Three Points of the Compass is currently social distancing while staying at home on Government advice during the current Coronavirus pandemic. My plans on completing two longer […]

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Trail talk: Official campsites on Gran Canaria

Three Points of the Compass does like to disappear off […]

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Gear talk: What gear wears out on a long hike?

Lightweight modern gear can be surprisingly tough. With care much […]

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Knife chat: A top five of 58mm Victorinox knives- my number five choice- the Escort

‘Simple’ knives on trail Very frequently all that is ever […]

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Gear talk: Firefly- a simple addition to your kit

I recently received a sweet little package through the post. […]