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Carrying Extra Gas

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Anybody have some good (safe!) methods for carrying extra gas? I've been hitting reserve after about 5 to 6 hours of riding the last 3 rides and still quite a ways from the trucks. I've been lucky so far but I don't want to push it. Most of the guys I ride with carry extra gas in their packs in a variety of containers (none designed for fuel!) but I'm not too keen on storing fuel on my person for obvious reasons. I may just try to find a larger capacity tank but would like to avoid that expendature if possible. Thanks for any input!
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IMS or clarke tank (clarke looks much better than the IMS imho)
Some use pop bottles, or other "stash" fuel on the trail in advance.
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This is what I use and so far no leaking.

http://www.msrgear.com/stoves/fuelbottle.asp
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iF YOU DONT MIND LOSING YOUR HEADLITE (OOPS) You could get one of those number plate tanks like that Gurly Man Skipro has :wink:
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I don't have a headlight so that may be the best option.
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I've seen a coke bottle (20 ounce) pressurized well above 150PSI. IIRC around 200 PSI the cap blew off because the threads stripped. It would take quite a hit to make the bottle pas 150 PSI and burst.
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ChiroKDX wrote:This is what I use and so far no leaking.

http://www.msrgear.com/stoves/fuelbottle.asp
I carry 2 of the 22oz units but use my vacuum sealer on them first. The sealer puts them in a plastic bag, sucks all the air out, then seals it. Used for food usually, but works for maps, matches, etc...
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