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05/21/2011 11:11AM
I wrote Nalgene to verify that they are no longer in production in any country. I was hoping they maybe had them in Europe.
No longer in production anywhere.
They have not answered back yet as to why.
There is a 500ml avalible on madison CL.
I forgot where a saw the other 500mls for sale.
No longer in production anywhere.
They have not answered back yet as to why.
There is a 500ml avalible on madison CL.
I forgot where a saw the other 500mls for sale.
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05/21/2011 11:50AM
I have one, but it's not for sale. I have two questions: 1) Why is it important to you? 2) Does anyone know why they were discontinued, especially if they are popular?
I know I like mine because of the built in spout. Also because it has a little give and isn't a hard spot in my pack.
I know I like mine because of the built in spout. Also because it has a little give and isn't a hard spot in my pack.
Bannock
05/21/2011 01:01PM
Cooper if you don't want it I am interested. Just e-mail me directly.
I like it for the reasons Bannock mentioned. If Barb answers me back from Nalgene as to why they discontinued it I'll post it.
I like it for the reasons Bannock mentioned. If Barb answers me back from Nalgene as to why they discontinued it I'll post it.
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05/21/2011 02:33PM
I like it Bannock for the same reasons you mention. I know Ive seen on some backpacking forums that they use platypus bladders but the bottle seems more puncture proof for fuel.
Andy GS where do find Colman fuel in plastic bottles? I always see it in 1 gallon metal cans.
Andy GS where do find Colman fuel in plastic bottles? I always see it in 1 gallon metal cans.
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05/21/2011 05:30PM
quote Canoealingus: "I like it Bannock for the same reasons you mention. I know Ive seen on some backpacking forums that they use platypus bladders but the bottle seems more puncture proof for fuel.
Andy GS where do find Colman fuel in plastic bottles? I always see it in 1 gallon metal cans."
The last one I bought was at Wal-Mart. It's about one liter, but does not have the spout. I pack a small plastic funnel in the ziplock with the fuel.
05/21/2011 06:38PM
quote AndySG: "quote Canoealingus: "I like it Bannock for the same reasons you mention. I know Ive seen on some backpacking forums that they use platypus bladders but the bottle seems more puncture proof for fuel.
Andy GS where do find Colman fuel in plastic bottles? I always see it in 1 gallon metal cans."
The last one I bought was at Wal-Mart. It's about one liter, but does not have the spout. I pack a small plastic funnel in the ziplock with the fuel."
Andy, I got the same idea and bought a quart container of Coleman fuel last time I was at Wal-Mart. Way cheaper than spending $20 on an aluminum pressure bottle that I don't need, since I have a Coleman stove with an integral tank. Was about to poo-poo your idea of putting the bottle in a Ziploc, thinking that the fuel would melt it if there was a leak. Just did an experiment, poured some Coleman fuel into a Ziploc bag, and verified that the fuel did NOT melt the bag. So it looks like the Ziploc is a good backup in case the Coleman bottle leaks.
Just curious, have you had problems with these bottles leaking, or just being cautious?
05/21/2011 07:22PM
I no longer use the red plastic coleman bottles when tripping. Mine DID leak. I went out and bought one of those 30 fl oz. MSR aluminum bottles to keep my fuel in. Interestingly enough, my stove does not leak. So between the two, I probably bring enough fuel with me for 3 weeks, lol.
Trust, but verify. The Lord will provide !!!!
05/21/2011 08:45PM
I bring the coleman bottles up. I purchase them from Midwest Mountaineering. I WISH they didn't leak, but I always *count* on them leaking a bit. I double bag the coleman bottles once they have been opened. I wish the bottles were made better.
05/21/2011 11:14PM
quote Bannock: "I have one, but it's not for sale. I have two questions: 1) Why is it important to you? 2) Does anyone know why they were discontinued, especially if they are popular?
I know I like mine because of the built in spout. Also because it has a little give and isn't a hard spot in my pack.
"
I have two of them and really like them. These bottles were made before coleman started selling fuel in the smaller plastic bottles. I think the reason they were discontinued was because some of them had problems with leaking and were returned to nalgene company for replacement. I have not had a problem with leaks in my bottles.
tony
06/02/2011 04:26PM
This was the reason they e-mailed me for the discontinued fuel bottles.
I bought one from a fellow member here.
Hi Nathan,
We sold only a very small volume.
Sincerely,
Barb
Barbara Casey
Customer Service Representative
Labware and Specialty Plastics
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Rochester, NY 14625
Ph 800-625-4327 x7855
Fax 585-586-8987
barbara.casey@thermofisher.com
I bought one from a fellow member here.
Hi Nathan,
We sold only a very small volume.
Sincerely,
Barb
Barbara Casey
Customer Service Representative
Labware and Specialty Plastics
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Rochester, NY 14625
Ph 800-625-4327 x7855
Fax 585-586-8987
barbara.casey@thermofisher.com
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12/17/2012 01:29PM
Some time back they told me that it cost too much too build them. The standard for a fuel bottle w/ the government regs became prohibitive.
I have two quart ones and four pint sized ones I found at a salvage place. I actually drove over my quart bottle and sqeezed out a small amount of gas thru the cap but the bottle actually held and I still use it. They were/are great!!
I have two quart ones and four pint sized ones I found at a salvage place. I actually drove over my quart bottle and sqeezed out a small amount of gas thru the cap but the bottle actually held and I still use it. They were/are great!!
12/17/2012 02:22PM
if you are looking for Nalgene bottles, check this out:
Nalgene bottles
Here is a 32 oz bottle:
32 oz Nalgene bottle
I use methanol for fueling my alcohol stoves. I just put it in clear plastic vinegar bottles and have not had any problems.
Nalgene bottles
Here is a 32 oz bottle:
32 oz Nalgene bottle
I use methanol for fueling my alcohol stoves. I just put it in clear plastic vinegar bottles and have not had any problems.
12/19/2012 07:54PM
they were wonderful for precise pouring into white gas stoves. I got some eight of them back in 2006 in England for the Wabakimi Project. They were discontinued back then and even in Europe hard to find. But it gave me a great excuse to go to some 60 outdoor stores in the UK.
12/19/2012 08:12PM
Found this by googling 1000ml nalgene fuel bottle
their was a couple of others as well. Google is a cool thing. You can find anything if you look hard enough
their was a couple of others as well. Google is a cool thing. You can find anything if you look hard enough
Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyway....John Wayne
12/19/2012 10:33PM
I use the MSR fuel bottles. Never have felt the need for anything different.
"Keep close to Nature's heart, yourself; and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean." ~ John Muir
12/20/2012 09:02AM
quote dprochef: "Found this by googling 1000ml nalgene fuel bottle
their was a couple of others as well. Google is a cool thing. You can find anything if you look hard enough "
Quite pricey! Also they only ship to AU and NZ. Can you Google a bit more?
12/21/2012 09:50AM
I recycled a couple of aluminum bottles that fuel addative(Fuel Injector) came in and use those for fuel storage. The only down side is they do not have a large volume capacity. They do have a really narrow opening which eliminates my need for a funnel when refilling my stove.
12/21/2012 10:18AM
Been following this. Love those red Nalegen fuel bottles but seems they have not been available for quite a while. My outfitter also bemoans the loss. Since I have a whisperlite and a dragonfly, I stocked up on MSR aluminum bottles which work fine - but they were pricey for sure. Hopefully with no more than a new o-ring from time to time they will last my liftime.
01/24/2013 10:30PM
quote TIMMY: "http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nalgene-16-oz-fuel-bottle-lightweight-only-2-3-oz-/121056376263?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2f85b5c7&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:US:101
They don't last long!!! Better buy it!!!!"
No they don't :-) Thanks
"One inch on the map ~ is not one inch on the ground"
01/25/2013 09:27PM
quote kanoes: "ive never owned one. can someone explain the reason for the rabid following they seem to have."
It's not a trip changing piece of gear. It is used to refill the MSR fuel bottle (has a built in pour spout). Saves a few ounces of weight over the OEM bottle.
I love them, but I don't recommend using them to squirt fuel on the fire :-)
"One inch on the map ~ is not one inch on the ground"
01/25/2013 09:32PM
quote bojibob: "quote kanoes: "ive never owned one. can someone explain the reason for the rabid following they seem to have."
It's not a trip changing piece of gear. It is used to refill the MSR fuel bottle (has a built in pour spout). Saves a few ounces of weight over the OEM bottle.
I love them, but I don't recommend using them to squirt fuel on the fire :-)"
how does bringing another bottle to refill a different one save weight? am i not understanding? ok..i think i get it now, one aluminum and a plastic "bladder".
01/25/2013 09:34PM
quote kanoes: "quote bojibob: "quote kanoes: "ive never owned one. can someone explain the reason for the rabid following they seem to have."
It's not a trip changing piece of gear. It is used to refill the MSR fuel bottle (has a built in pour spout). Saves a few ounces of weight over the OEM bottle.
I love them, but I don't recommend using them to squirt fuel on the fire :-)"
how does bringing another bottle to refill a different one save weight? am i not understanding?"
I take multiple bottle of fuel and this is my refiller for my actual alluminum MSR bottle, the plastic is lighter then taking an additional alluminum one. As I said earlier a few ounces and the built in pour spout is not a trip changing piece of gear.
"One inch on the map ~ is not one inch on the ground"
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