Alcohol Coleman-like stove?

[Becklund]

Sooo... an idea popped into my head the other day...

Alcohol stove(s) designed after the Coleman two burner-like stove (y'know, the 10 lb. beasts that run on propane tanks and are common car camping companions).

Basically, just two little alky stoves with an oversized pot support that covers two stoves at once and lets you put a couple pots on to boil at once. Primarily, this idea came to be after thinking about a trek around Rainier planned for later this summer. There'll be three of us, so lots of water will need to be boiled.

I know alcohol stoves are kind of a solo to two-person type thing, but I dunno... I think this one might have legs (no pun intended) if I can work out the logistics and/or the stability of the support.

So far, the "best" idea for a support that would handle two 1 qt pots of water is something along the lines of a six-legged accordian that collapses down, yet provides X-shaped supports over the burners.

Just thought I'd toss the idea out there and see what ya'll had to say...

[mn_backpacker]

I think two separate pot stands and stoves would be better and more versatile. My stove/windsceen/support only weighs 2 oz anyway, so you'd be up to a whopping 4 oz. for two. The only thing that'd add up is fuel weight. Depending on how many people, how cold it is, how much you have to boil, etc, other options may be more weight efficient.

This past weekend I had to cook two things at once and used two stoves at the same time, but then I can also pat my head and rub my tummy at the same time.

[gussomer]

I just cant figure out a way that you will be dropping meaningful weight. If you save 3 ounces, that is 1 ounce per person...a lot of effort for minimal gain.

Having said that, your idea got me a thinkin how cool it would be if you could have some kind of post hole digger gadget that could core a nice hole in the ground...create a few slots for ventilation then, insert the stove and place the pot on top of the ground...replace the divot when done...now that would be the ultimate pot stand! (Yeah I highly doubt it would work well) Pass the munchies.

[Becklund]

Well, the alternative setup I have now weighs 23 oz. without fuel and just one pot.

I was thinking 2 oz. per stove, 5 oz. or so for the pot supports & windscreens, and anoter 12 oz. for the two 1.3 L pots...

So that's 21 oz. for two stove setups and two pots (half the boiling time)... compared to 23 oz. for one stove setup and a single pot.

Went to Lowe's last night and looked around for materials/ideas. Saw some metal "grid" stuff that might work well for the top of the pot supoort with a different design... dunno... just bouncing an idea around, I guess. But, yes, two separate pot supports/stands would be more versatile... I think I was just amused with the idea of having a UL "grill" like setup.

[gussomer]

Well, an UL grilling grate would make for a great frame sheet.

One other idea: wire coat hangers laid on top of rocks with the alcohol stoves underneath.

[Perkolady]

I've used a couple of cheapy cookie cooling racks for a sort of "grill grate" and it worked great!! There are different thicknessness of metal....

One is about 14" x 10" and weighs 4.5 ounces
The other is 10" square and weighs just over 3 ounces. 2 large-ish pots fit on there fine catty-corner..............

Perkolady