Jst83 wrote:OK I was to lazy to read all the directions
for those that have built one, what purpose does the penny serve?
Basically used for
Ultra light backpacking. Weighs only a fraction of an ounce and will boil a liter of water in 4-5 minutes on a couple ounces of Denature alcohol. Primarily used for quick rehydration of dehydrated backpacking meals, teas, coffee, soups, etc.
For TD cooking I think they would be basically useless -- go with a DO and propane stoves.
I have a drawer full and hopefully will soon have an opportunity to try them out "in the field."
Use them VERY carefully. They seem harmless but are so light you can get into trouble with them before you know it.
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