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It was -20 C this morning and figured that this would be a good testing day. I was out for 2.5 hours and made some hot tea and a hot pot of noodles for breakfast. Believe me I was enjoying the hot fluids. I found that my mood was lifted and I felt invigorated with all that hot beef broth in me. About half way through my toes were starting to freeze so I popped on some wool socks. I have double wool military inserts but being hunched on toes and knees for a long time messed me up. It was night and day in regard to dry wood prep when I had the folding saw and hatchet, which by the way fit perfectly in the cargo pocket of my snow suit. I knocked some cones down and tried them in the stove. They were ok but nothing special. I packed my garbage out when I left and tried to minimize traces of my presence. This was the third burn with the Emberlit and a cold day. I had to spike the stove with chunks now and then, and sometimes blow into the air vents. Regardless, all fires need maintenance and the effort was minor. I feel more appreciative of this tiny portable stove after every use.
