2. Fuel TypeAdvantagesDisadvantages Methylated Spirits Lights relatively easy Commercially available Spilled fuel evaporates Flame at times can be hard to see Lower heat output than some other fuels Sooty when used with Trangias Shellite High heat output Spilled fuel evaporates quickly Easy to find in U.S. and Canada Priming required Spilled fuel highly flammable Hard to find in AUS Kerosene High heat output Readily available internationally May produce sooty smoke Requires priming with alcohol Butane Instant high heat output No priming required No spilling Lower heat output than white gas Canister disposal required High cost Poor performance in cold weather Propane Better in cold than butane Larger containers refillable Limited availability High cost Canister disposal required Alcohol Quiet Clean burning Readily available Lower heat output Longer cooking time Unleaded auto gasoline Inexpensive Readily available worldwide Dirty, sooty Highly volatile

4.  Pros –  Extremely light  Burns Hot – Very quick boil  Handy disposable canisters  Relatively cheap to buy & use  Cons –  Uses fuel very quickly  Affected by wind  Non Recyclable fuel canister

5.  Pros –  Relatively light  Refillable Fuel Bottle  Fast boil & Cook  Cons –  Fiddly at times  Fuel line can get blocked  Only Runs on Shellite  You need a university degree to light the darn thing!

6.  Pros –  Very fast boil & cook  Can cook for a number of people easily  Packs up small  You look cool with the best gear  Cons  Expensive!  Uses fuel quick  Lots of parts

7.  Pros –  Convenient and easy  Readily available gas canisters  Self lighting  Relatively cheap & easy to buy  Cons –  Very Heavy  Not suited for carrying