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Old 10-31-2006, 07:54 PM
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Great Fuel Bottle

I've tried all kinds of recycled bottles for carrying denatured alcohol but a I really like a reincarnated lens-cleaning bottle from Boston and alcohol-stove users will want to take note.

First off, it's very compact and ergonomic. Secondly, the top is a tight seal that won't spill in your pack and the nozzle affords much more control than many commerically-available "fuel bottles". This allows you to more accurately place denatured alcohol on wicks or in the small fue NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by PBF members. For FREE membership click here

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Old 10-31-2006, 08:48 PM
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That's a great idea. I like the fact that the fuel won't spill out if it tips over - like several o NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by PBF members. For FREE membership click here
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Old 10-31-2006, 09:07 PM
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Jason, I had been thinking about doing this the past weekend for a new fuel bottle but decided not t NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by PBF members. For FREE membership click here
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Old 11-01-2006, 07:50 AM
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You might want to rename this thread great fuel bottles b/c I also found one that I love.
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Old 11-01-2006, 05:53 PM
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I think I know the type of closrue you're talking about but could you post a pic or a l NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by PBF members. For FREE membership click here
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Old 11-01-2006, 06:28 PM
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Old 11-01-2006, 06:59 PM
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In all the years I've been wearing contact lenses I have never had one of those NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by PBF members. For FREE membership click here
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Old 11-01-2006, 07:56 PM
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That's good to know, badfish. I have a small bottle here now and was planning on transferring its co NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by PBF members. For FREE membership click here
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Those don't leak b/c you don't open and close them repeatedly. I'm interested in how watertight tha NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by PBF members. For FREE membership click here
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