Originally Posted By: benjammin
Wood pellets average 8,000 btu/lb (your values yield 8,850 btu/lb. Close enough for me).

Coal average yield 10,000 btu/lb.

I'd say that is more portable. It requires more technique perhaps than a propane stove, but these skills can be learned.

Looks like I need to go pick up some coal next week.

What kind of coal is 10,000 btu/lb?

smile thats numbers I gathered last year from whatever kind home depot was selling ...

Hard Coal (anthracite) 13,000 Btu/lb 26,000,000 Btu/ton
Soft Coal (bituminous) 12,000 Btu/lb 24,000,000 Btu/ton
Coal (Lignite) 15.00 8,000