I own an old Pearson with the original Homestead alcohol
stove in it. I used it a couple of times. It was very nostalgic, taking me back to my days as a youth when we camped out cooking on venerable Coleman
stoves. Back then I had Coleman
stove, Coleman lanterns, Coleman heater... You never forget that smell. Or the momentary panic when the vaporization faulters and flaming alcohol squirts out. Those were the days...!
But I digress...
After a few of attempts at using the Homestead and trying to "tune it up" I bought a small propane camp
stove that we now set up on top of the Homestead. Much hotter, much easier, much faster and, yes, I''d say safer too. Afterall, we unscrew the propane after each use, and the disposable tanks don''t last long enough to rust thru.
Another propane appliance that I would recommend is the Magma
Stove/
Grill. It''s strickly an outside toy; but it frees up space in the galley, keeps the heat outside and it''s a great
grill for kabobs, fish, steaks, etc.
Alcohol
stoves were great in their day, but for me that day has passed.
Wesley Bailey
P30 Pilgrim