Walking the Cape Wrath Trail - What Fuel/Stove To Take?

Q. Hi, has anyone got advice on what kind of stove to take? I normally use a gas pocket rocket, but am worried that I won't be able to buy enough gas on the way., without carrying loads of gas bottles.

Should I consider using a meths stove? I noticed some people have posted supplies ahead on there route anyone have any experiences of this?

Cheers

Tom Cole, Edinburgh

A. I've used Propane/butane gas stove in the past, but have now changed to an American Coleman petrol type. Although they are a bit heavier than the gas units they are very compact & very rugged in design - certainly a bullet proof unit & quite economical too.

Steven Gill, Leeds

A. Have you tried a 'Kelly Kettle'? These things will burn any twigs etc that you can find on the way, and even if you can only find damp materials, then you can take a small tin of 'Maya dust'.

Chris King, Stockton

A. The Cape Wrath Trail is a 330km (205 miles) linear footpath connecting Cape Wrath, Highland, Scotland with Banavie (Fort William) in Highland, Scotland.

It is is considered to be one of the most challenging long distance walks in the UK.

Hope this helps

Mike (Editor)

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