Did a field test of lighting my stove with sparks, worked like a charm! First set of sparks didn't quite do it. Little flames appeared for an instant. Second set of sparks did the job. Wind was gusty just like last week, but lit the stove in about 10 seconds instead of 3-4 minutes.

Welcome suggestions for a small fuel bottle. I tried a lotion dispenser (snap-up lid) that I bought as part of a travel toiletries kit - leaks like a sieve. I had a Sigg-type container, but too large.

Appreciate all the great advice! Thanks.

Greg

Try an empty medicine bottle like liquid childrens Motrin or cough syrup. I have a couple that hold 4 oz.. I haven't filled them with alcohol yet bet they are designed to hold liquid. Worth a look.

Try a small liqueur flask. Use grain alcohol for fuel and you have multiple use, fuel, medicinal, and with the addition of juniper berry juice, gin.

Vince, Like your stove. Nice and simple. Just curious how you made the holes?

Greg

Here's the page stove I got it from. (Thanks Jim!) I drilled the holes with a cordless drill. The higher the altitude the more/bigger holes you drill (you have to experiment). I'm extremely lazy so this one was perfect for me. The Campmor cup I put on to boil provides the lid. But Frenchy's penny stove looks like my next winter project.