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Canoealingus
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05/21/2011 10:51AM  
I'm looking for a 1000ml(32oz) fuel bottle like this. I wish I had bought two before they were discontinued. I have located 500ml ones but not the 1000ml.
 
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billconner
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05/21/2011 11:01AM  
I'd like to find some too. Been looking for years.
 
Canoealingus
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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.
 
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.
 
05/21/2011 12:20PM  
I didn't even know there was such a thing. Interesting.
 
05/21/2011 12:36PM  
I buy Coleman fuel in the plastic bottle and just use that bottle sealed up in a ziplock bag.
 
05/21/2011 12:36PM  
I buy Coleman fuel in the plastic bottle and just use that bottle sealed up in a ziplock bag.
 
cooper
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05/21/2011 12:55PM  
I have a 1000ml one, found it at a store in Yellowstone several years ago. never used it. Let me know.(?) mc
 
Canoealingus
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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.
 
05/21/2011 02:21PM  
I have one, but I'm not quite ready to get rid of it, even though I will probably just use my canister stove from now on.
 
Canoealingus
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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.
 
05/21/2011 02:51PM  
How about using a lighter fluid bottle? Those will take white gas without melting and you get the spout and softer sides.
 
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.
 
J-Stroke
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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.
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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
 
Canoealingus
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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
 
bojibob
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06/02/2011 06:04PM  
I have bought 4 (2-32oz and 2-16oz) over the past couple of years on eBay. They come up from time to time. Be prepared to pay a stiff premium
 
Openboat
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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!!
 
jeroldharter
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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.
 
cinna
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12/17/2012 02:56PM  
I'm thinking any high density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle will do the trick. HDPE is used for many things inlcuding fuel store.
 
TIMMY
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12/17/2012 03:08PM  
I have been using the HDPE narrows for my HEET storage for my alcohol stoves with no problems!

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=74960&catid=656

 
Grandma L
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12/19/2012 07:39PM  
My Nalgene fuel bottles leaked, so , I quit using them.
 
yellowcanoe
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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
 
Jackfish
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12/19/2012 10:33PM  
I use the MSR fuel bottles. Never have felt the need for anything different.
 
OldieMoldy
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12/19/2012 10:59PM  
Piragis Northwoods Company carries a great selection of Nalgene bottles and containers. Some round and some square. Can't see why they wouldn't work. Can't see why the bottle needs to be colored red.
 
OldieMoldy
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12/19/2012 10:59PM  
Piragis Northwoods Company carries a great selection of Nalgene bottles and containers. Some round and some square. Can't see why they wouldn't work. Can't see why the bottle needs to be colored red.
 
togue
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12/19/2012 11:12PM  
I had one back in the day never really used it. How about these trangia bottles,they should work. Fuel Bottle



 
Openboat
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12/19/2012 11:33PM  
They aren't just red. They were made to different standards to hold up to gas eating plastic, explosion and other things that relate to volatile fuels.
 
eagle93
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12/20/2012 07:23AM  
Have used them for 14 years with NO problems. Love them. Wish I could get more. They have been on 40+ trips.
 
yellowcanoe
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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.
 
CrookedPaddler1
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12/21/2012 09:58AM  
I used to have probably a dozen of them! But everytime I go on a trip, someone would say "I really like that" so I would give it to them. I am down to only 3 or 4 left. Didn't realize that they had become collectors items!
 
billconner
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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.
 
TIMMY
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01/24/2013 09:27PM  
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!!!!
 
bojibob
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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
 
KentuckyScouter
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01/24/2013 11:32PM  
Some of the Scout camps still use them. When we were at the Northern Tier base ouside Atikoken this past summer, one of the two bottles that we took out was the Nalgene.
 
Openboat
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01/25/2013 10:32AM  
I'm looking too. If you still have a handle on the smaller ones I'll take'em. Please let me know. You can contact me at steveshapiro2@sbcglobal.net THX
 
01/25/2013 08:38PM  
I bought three of them about 20 years ago and still use them. Never fill them completely, leave room for expansion and also compression if somebody kneels on the pack. Never a problem.
 
01/25/2013 09:00PM  
ive never owned one. can someone explain the reason for the rabid following they seem to have.
 
bojibob
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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 :-)
 
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".
 
bojibob
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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.
 
01/25/2013 09:37PM  
you just missed my edit. :)
 
bojibob
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01/25/2013 09:39PM  
quote kanoes: "you just missed my edit. :)"


Ding Ding Ding. Tell him what he Won Jay! :-)
 
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12/28/2018 04:58PM  
There is one listed on ebay right now. Not the $85 one either!
 
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