HOW MUCH FUEL DO YOU HAVE LEFT? Check out this neat trick.

There are many unknowns when travelling in the backcountry. Beyond the obvious ones, have you ever found yourself shaking around your fuel canister, wondering how much was left in it?

Using a ski pole or trekking pole that you plan to use in your travels, you can set up the pole to act as a makeshift scale, which will help you determine a pretty accurate estimate as to how many grams of fuel are left in your canister. It may not always be a huge deal, but if you were multiple days in the backcountry and had a method to find out if you could make that extra cup of coffee while still ensuring you had enough fuel for breakfast,  wouldn’t you use it?

Check out this awesome video on determining fuel quantity in the backcountry. Avoid having to mitigate the risk of yet another uncertainty in the backcountry, and drink your coffee in confidence!