DIY ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING WINDSCREEN

[@jaysafini]

After watching, I ran up to DollarTree and got 2 disposable cookie sheets and made this windscreen. It will work out perfect. Thanks.

[@TheGoatMumbler]

Awesome! Don't forget to enter the 2K sub giveaway!

[@edc641]

Simple and exactly what I need. I'll make one of these, which will save me a ton of fuel next time I'm out on a longer hike. My stove was really struggling in the wind last time and I almost ran out of gas because I couldn't protect the stove properly. This will make a huge difference in performance, and a super small difference in overall weight of my pack. Absolutely brilliant! Thanks for sharing man!

[@Yuzu_1205]

OMG! You are so smart!!! Now I don't have to spend $20 for my shield. Thank you so much!

[@johnmayfield7068]

I use the same screen for both stoves just add 4 or 5 jumbo paper clips at the bottom for the msr type stove to rise it up

[@shepshape69]

Great video and really love that accent. It's like Elvis telling you how to do ultralight cooking - heaven!

[@TheGoatMumbler]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@keithclayton174]

So used the first version with slits to fit on the pot rest above the canister so u block wind from the flame only.

[@anarchypoth13]

I did a mix of this as well. Cut two 1" lips onto each side to sit on the pot handles. Then a tiny hole on the opposite side to site on the pot rest. Works perfect without surrounding the canister

[@robertgilbert5112]

@@anarchypoth13 I realy don't understand all the worry about the canister exploding. Remember that heat rises and will always move from the canister.Keeping it, the heat , static with nowhere to go is the problem. The windscreens that are made in this article are just fine !!

[@mitch60mccoy]

Hey, great video and clever solution. Thanks also for the simple, clear explanation. It was easy to follow. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@allun13]

The Tri - Fold one, I use and is the best without any doubt. Thanks for sharing.

[@Roger-ny9xr]

The wind screen that closes up fairly tight around the alcohol stove should have some small holes added near the base. This will permit the air, which is heated by the stove, to flow upward and around the pot thus transferring more heat to the pot.

[@johnmca5643]

You must mean grams and not ounces? A 12 and 22 ounce wind screen is super heavy. I do like the design.

[@jimbojet8728]

Excellent! Great idea. I’ll look out for this Alu baking sheets, and make me a couple of these. Thank you

[@renhosti]

I have always been told not to use a windscreen that goes all the way down around the fuel canister on a canister stove. They say it is possible to heat your canister too hot and cause a rupture. Canister stove companies don't sell windscreens like that for their stoves because of that. It must be working ok for you though. 😀

[@Tory1776]

That's why the PocketRocket one is a tripod. It doesn't enclose the stove and allows some heat to escape.

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[@koleemerson1859]

@Mayson Kade Glad I could help xD

[@d.2110]

I just made one and then I saw this better one haha. So I'll do it again. The only thing I would add is fold in feet, which I would make of a paper clip or other wire and put that in the fold of the two corners, maybe one in the middle. I think it will help a bit with tipping over in the wind all the time, and easy to replace if I folded them too often.

[@teejay3272]

They work well, and that was a solid walk through on how to make them, but I'd really think twice about using the one that wraps around a can. Particularly with no holes. I use mine with a remote canister stove only. They can really can go boom. Good thing about that one is you can wrap it tight, stick in a pot, and it's good to go.

[@larshenriksvenballhausen5344]

when you would wrap it around a gas stove yes... but an Alkohol burner can't go "boom" because there is no pressure on it. that's why there is a non-wrap-around design vor the gas stove and a wrap around design for the Alkohol burner

[@JeeterFeeder]

i like the table top target lol. thanks for the vid, gonna try it out. you save me many monies

[@batwithglasses]

Great video!...I've done this for years and I can attest that they work great and are pennies to make which is what I like. Although I've never had to use a windscreen for my pocket rocket even in the strongest gales...nor is it the safest practice with a canister stove. I dig your attention to detail with rolling the edges!...

[@TheGoatMumbler]

Thanks man!

[@colinremmer2417]

Thanks for the idea. Just checked on Amazon.fr (I live in France) & those cooking sheets are 30 euros. Man you are SO lucky having the stores you have in the US that sell items for the prices you guys pay

[@tallartisthiker529]

Great table background, great idea and great price. I was just looking at windscreens to buy when I thought: geez, I bet there's a DIY one out there somewhere... I guess to keep the canister from heating up too much, as a previous comment said, you could punch some holes in the bottom to allow for a little, but not too much, circulation.

[@tallartisthiker529]

just noticed someone else mentioned the holes...great minds.

[@jordonfoster4010]

I subscribed just because of the part when he pointed to the morons... ha! that was good!

[@ytonaona]

I put a thumb up just for that !:)

[@jamescribari4619]

Nice Work!! Thanks for saving me time figuring it out!

[@richregan8911]

I like it! Making one today...thanks for sharing

[@azclaimjumper]

I've been trying to figure out a way to make a windscreen for my Canister Stove; using a cookie sheet provides me with the additional thickness of aluminum I've wanted. I didn't even need to go out & buy a cookie sheet, I simply used the one I already had when I bought a 3 pack some time ago.

[@vvs3796]

In regards that folding stand that fits on stove, I find they don't provide optimal distance between pot and stove and for alcohol stove that point is very important for a more efficient and quicker boil..

[@RideCampRamble]

Great video! And I'm not a moron ;) 👍 I'll be giving this a shot tomorrow

[@johnhodgson9296]

How about folding it 6 times for a hexagonal shape . paper punch some holes at the bottom edge to stop heat buildup in canister.

[@kennyjamesoutdoors2326]

Perfect! So simple. Thank you.

[@yukinoryu]

One word - amazing! You post really smart videos :-)

[@TheGoatMumbler]

Thanks. But don't say that too loud. I'll ruin my reputation. :)

[@Dora_walking]

Hey! Thank you for this idea!

[@bobevans4040]

Thank you very much for this video, I have just made this and it turned out really good.

[@TheGoatMumbler]

You're welcome Bob. Happy trails!

[@stoneblue1795]

You are a clever fellow Mr. Goat.

[@MikeLeeSr]

22 ounces? That's 1.6lbs. I'm assuming you meant grams. Thanks for the video though. Will be trying.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Really good windscreen ideas, thanks!

[@TheGoatMumbler]

+Evan's Backpacking Videos AND easy!

[@bellawhite2924]

Bravo, thank you for sharing this awesome idea.

[@amarmot3635]

You know what's heavier than it needs to be? That Trangia alcohol stove. The Evernew titanium stove is feather light and works great. Yep, I know it's too expensive, but I love it.

[@johnsnyder3204]

Thanks for the video! Would you mind telling me what cockpot that is?? I have the same MSR stove as you do, that uses the fuel canister, and I'd like to get a pot like yours that the fuel canister can nest down into. Thanks!

[@johnsnyder3204]

Cookpot. I'm a moron. : )

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

I hope 22 gm not 22 oz

[@ssimon64]

Yeah! Geez!

[@DavidPulsipher]

this is awesome thank you!

[@peaJayFish]

I just made one! Thank you!

[@jamesdeanphoto]

Good video. My biggest fear with this design is the cannister overheating and exploding. I am wondering whether or not drilling a few small holes around the perimeter of the screen would serve to mitigate that risk.

[@TheGoatMumbler]

Not sure that would be a problem as the stove is not on for very long. Thanks for watching!

[@patioamin]

Jim Matiko

[@RonMTube]

Jim Matiko , no worries about the canister overheating in this situation. To play it safe, you can occasionally touch the canister. If you can comfortably touch it, its still safe (within design spec).

[@TheGoatMumbler]

I've had the same experience. Heat rises so the canister is safe.

[@TheWeekendHiker]

I really liked this tip. If the titanium windscreen I ordered doesn't work out, I will be doing this next. I gave you a sub and looking forward to seeing what your channel is all about. -ATB Adam

[@TheGoatMumbler]

Thanks man!

[@derekneumann]

Where did you get the pot stand for your Trangia??

[@gabrielmartinez2455]

wow, awesome video. Thank you sir

[@terrybrooks6886]

Thanks that was just tooo easy!!

[@samricheson2]

Hey this video is perfect for me, I'm a Moron too!

[@MrWmburr7]

I see a lot of guys drill holes around the bottom of their diy windscreens for air flow, and I noticed you didn't. You never have any trouble with your fire breathing properly? Anyway, thanks for the great video, my friend.

[@jessesilver4166]

That's a nice tall cook pot. Who makes it?

[@MrTangent]

Looks like a Snow Peak Mini Solo pot. The original, not the newer one with a silicon nub lid handle.

[@hillarywalker4587]

Stanley makes a tall cook pot for around $20. They also have one with a French press insert. When I want to save weight, I just leave the insert behind. You've probably already found an answer to this question since it was posted a year ago.

[@michaelmarziotto8105]

22 ounces? Do you mean grams? Or 0.22 ounces?

[@TheGoatMumbler]

Yes. Thanks. :)

[@robertsherrow3627]

Clever, thanks!

[@jackduffy1817]

Once oz, grams, Weights and measures, ?

[@shaqstudio]

where do you get those stands for your trangia?

[@TheGoatMumbler]

Amazon www.amazon.com/Evernew-Titanium-Alcohol-Stove-Cross/dp/B003DKK7MA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493841636&sr=8-1&keywords=evernew+stand

[@PatriqBacklund]

Hi there! I have to agree with what others already has commented, that this is dangerous. If it hasn´t blown up yet, I would think it is just borrowed time. I would for you own, and other´s safety urge you to encourage not to use this solution. Primus and Optimus has windscreens that clip to the top of the canister - reflecting heat up and away from the canister - and leaves the canister itself unobstructed to dissipate heat to the surrounding air. Although not condoned by MSR, by design it should be much safer.

[@rotaaable]

22 ounces would be 620 grams and my backpack is only a little bit heavier than this... so I guess what you meant was 22 grams

[@johnkenny694]

Good! it will save you a lot of money on Gas and time cooking .

[@rogerlamb536]

Thank you for the info.

[@BluecollarBackcountry]

Hey.....I'm not a moron...but, how much is a dollar ? Lol. Good info on the heavier aluminum cooking pans. My daughter wanted me to build a windscreen for her pocket rocket so right on time.

[@TheGoatMumbler]

+Bluecollar Backcountry Ha! I was actually pointing at me :)

[@becfu1814]

great info!

[@joemikeska2657]

Glad I'm not the only person that noticed that first. 👍🏻

[@jamesortiz5388]

Argg, ordered 1 yesterday for 7$.

[@randyholloway920]

Are you sure that weighs 22 ounces? That’s almost 1-1/2 lbs.

[@zagnit]

Pretty smart

[@BeSatori]

I think you meant grams, not ounces.

[@johnmca5643]

I just wrote the same. Can you imagine a 22 ounce windscreen? That's more than my pack at 20.95 oz, pad at 12 oz, dyneema tent at 19 ounces and sleeping bag at 21 oz.

[@davebinks]

Minute 4.44; 12 ounces???? that's 3/4 of a pound. a commercial folding one bigger and stronger than that only weighs 8 ounces ! Do you mean 12 grammes?

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

you do know not to put a windscreen totally around your canister stove. also you really effecting the effectiveness of your alcohol stove with a solid wind screen.

[@TheGoatMumbler]

Yes. Thanks.

[@jamesbadham9665]

Simple but 12 oz is .75 pound. That is too much for this lightweight hiker.

[@shantelleadeline6053]

Really enjoyed your video. Let's check Avasva plans also

[@jimforgrave6365]

hmm. Ill have to google this to make sure, I think a morons capabilities are well beyond my skill set as an idiot.

[@steves3760]

I've been called worse.

[@wilkdawg1]

Yo. If you're gonna be calling us morons, you might wanna study up on your units of measure first.

[@roachcatcher266]

22 ozs you pillock, 2.2 ozs or 22 grams 😂