Best camping stove empty fuel bottles according to redditors

I’ve seen a few posts with those gas bottles and I have it saved in my Amazon list, I think I’m going to have to get one and carry it.

www.amazon.com/dp/B0015I0GE6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ED0rDbZB8QC5K

Get yourself a [fuel bottle] (http://www.amazon.com/MSR-11830-Fuel-Bottle-11oz/dp/B002FOQQFW) or two and strap it to your bike. The one I linked holds almost a quart (30oz). That way other things you store in your saddlebag won't reek of gas, plus you'll have more room. It's something that's suddenly jumped priority in my to-do "mod" list.

https://www.amazon.com/MSR-Liquid-Fuel-Bottle-11-Ounce/dp/B0015I0GE6/ref=sr_1_22?keywords=msr%2Bfuel&qid=1569689581&s=gateway&sr=8-22&th=1

I stranded myself on the freeway once, once.

Then I went straight to REI and bought a fule bottle. Haven't gotten stuck since.

How much fuel?

There are aluminum fuel bottles that will hold about 1 liter and won't leak or vent. They're made for camping stoves, but most vendors certify them for use with gasoline also. If you don't need to carry a lot of fuel, buying one of two of those might work. Here are a few:

• MSR 30 oz. for $17.56.
  
• Lakken 34 oz. for $13.95.
  
• Lowbrow Customs 30 oz. for $18.95.

I want to add a couple of these to my bike for longer trips soon;

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015I0GE6/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

mounted with this;

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HEJ24Y/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A4KBP2A3U6C7U

It's called an "MSR fuel bottle"

http://www.amazon.com/MSR-MSRFUELBOTT-Fuel-Bottle/dp/B002L1413S

Most people get a little strappy holster and put it on the outside of their bike.

Rain gear

Hydrate and trail mix

A throttle lock

https://www.amazon.com/Go-Cruise-Motorcycle-Throttle-Control/dp/B00TIEATVY/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=motorcycle+cruise+control&qid=1566491759&s=gateway&sr=8-14

Go around your bike and look at every fastener. Get the tool that is required and put it in your tool bag

A dry sack

https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Pak-Waterproof-Dry-Bag/dp/B01GZCUDC6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=dry+sack&qid=1566491799&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWEdHN1JXMjc3S1NUJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDY4ODExMjFEUTQxSEFXUU5OQyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjE1MTQwMTFaNUFWOVBPVUs2RSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

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Attach it with Rok Straps

https://www.amazon.com/ROK-Straps-ROK-10050-Black-Reflective/dp/B00JAKIEAY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=rok+straps&qid=1566491879&s=gateway&sr=8-3

A tire patch kit. Won't help if your tire is flat, an electric pump is nice, but room is limited for you. Hand pump?

https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=tire+plug+kit&qid=1566492644&s=gateway&sr=8-7

https://www.myrouteapp.com/routelab is a good way to lay out routes and download to a motorcycle specific GPS. You may not need this. When we do trips, I lay out the route and share the folder with friends and they can download from this site and upload to their GPS. Did I mention you may not need this.

Don't go full digital on anything. Maps etc. Buy an atlas, cut out the states you're going through and highlight your planned path. Now put states that are near each other on opposite sides (Kansas on one side, Missouri on the other side) and go to OfficeMax and laminate it. Make them a size that will fit in your tank bag map pouch.

There is no such thing as too much gas. There is such a a thing as too little. These don't suck.

https://www.amazon.com/Lixada-Outdoor-Camping-Kerosene-Alcohol/dp/B0116HTH18/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=gas+bottle&qid=1566492147&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUTdCWU8yVU9JU1hWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTIwNjQ5MlVRUEdBRjBGMDFEUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTQ2MDA3MVVQNjFHVk9UWDJXQyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Motrin on the regular

Alternate foot position! Highway pegs are great.

Start with brand new tires. Hopefully they will last the entire trip, because you're looking at about 4k or more miles.

Battery Brick

https://www.amazon.com/20000mAH-Portable-Comkes-External-Smartphone/dp/B07F2YPBD2/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=battery+brick&qid=1566492328&s=gateway&sr=8-5

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This is or something like it for the various stuff you may need to charge at night in the motel room.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-Foldable-PowerPort-Samsung/dp/B00VH8G1SY/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=USB+charger+multiport&qid=1566492374&s=gateway&sr=8-8

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Plan your stops and check out the reviews of the motels before hand. When I roll into a town, I pull over (when I have cell signal) and open Google Maps and type "motels in town X" and start looking at prices and reading reviews.

Before you pay, ask the rate and ask to see a room. If it's a dump, you don't have to get your money back. Ask me how I learned this was a good way to go.

Get an early start. Don't ride past dark. You better be riding in the warm, I assume you don't have heated gear. Colorado is cold at altitude, especially after dark, even in the summer.

Get a balaclava.

Ear plugs!!!!

MSR 30oz Fuel bottle, $17 on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/MSR-11832-Fuel-Bottle-30oz/dp/B0015I0GE6

Zip tie it to your bike if you're not the kind to ride with saddlebags/backpack to put it in

I've used it multiple times for myself and others, a quarter gallon is enough to get you to the nearest station unless you REALLY fucked up, even if you only get 30 mpg it's still >7 miles of fuel, double that for a 250 or so.

I bought this low brow custom mini gas can holder that has two Velcro straps to mount it on the forks or part of the frame of a bike. I am only using one in the middle and looped it through the helmet hook thing and tightened the Velcro around it. Be warned though, the Velcro has rubbed off part of the paint on the fairing it rests on due to friction of it moving when the bike is moving. So I put two clear rubber stubs that prevent contact of the Velcro with the fairing which seems to help but the paint in that area is already messed up now. Lol and I get around 5-10 extra miles, which is usually more than enough to get my to the next closest gas station, at least where I live.
Here’s a link to the mount:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F322247080364

And the fuel bottle, I bought the 30oz

MSR Liquid Fuel Bottle, 30-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015I0GE6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_a.S.BbYM4PC30

Sorry if formatting is weird, I’m on mobile.

Yeah, that was a bit cunty, my bad.

If you're going to do it (wouldn't recommend it), but at least look into a better container. These are for a different kind of fuel, but it's aluminum and apparently a lot of people use them for gas.

http://www.amazon.com/MSR-11832-Fuel-Bottle-30oz/dp/B0015I0GE6/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1421017999&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=MSR

First of all, I am glad you asked for advice, this is what this community is for, and some are just being friendly by making a little fun. It's really cool that you are planning this out and looking way in advance. I am also a 48 owner so I know what its like to have fuel anxiety. You are going to need layers, water, power bars and basic bike stuff . I have ridden in Arizona in the winter, and even though the sun is shining, 50's is very cold once you factor in the wind from motorcycle riding.

• Layers, go get some type of wool underlayer, it stays warm when wet and also cools you off when sweaty. Seriously, get wool.
  
  
  
• Water, you need more water. Here is why. That time of year you have a chance of low humidity which means you need more water. I know you are not going to die if you don't drink enough water for one day, but you can get mood swings, joint aches, lack of mental acuity, all which can be dangerous on a bike.
  Power bars and trail mix are fine for quick energy and keeping the belly from grumbling.
  
  
• For the bike you need a few things. Tire repair, fuel and storage. For tire repair , you need a way to plug it,and a way to inflate it. I carry this and a couple of c02 cartridges to get me out of a tight spot. This guy does a great video.
  
  Now you need fuel reserves, I carry a larosa bag with a small can and add a bigger cans depending on how nervous I am about fuel consumption. I have been stuck on the side of the road on highway 10, 40 miles west of blythe, and it sucks. Do not store these on the wive's backpack. Get some cheap fuel bottle holders
  
  
  So I would do two things from here until November.
  Find a way to get your bike ready to be more of a pack mule. And get your wife more seat time, and maybe a gel pad?
  You can get cheap bags at revzilla
  
  Best of luck and post some pictures!

I wanted to have a stove do double-duty. Especially when it came to fuel. I have the MSR Whisperlight International stove. I carry 2 fuel canisters (30oz ea). I had one back when I was backpacking and it never let me down, but sold it when I left Colorado for the midwest where camping just didnt hold up to the Rockies.

It will use Unleaded fuel. As will the bike. So, in case I get stuck somewhere with an empty bike, I can use the stove fuel to get me another 40+ miles to a gas station where I can refuel everything.I have never had any issue with the stove heating water or making soup or rice or anything else, and the burn rate on the gasoline is fairly good, I didnt even use half a tank all year last year camping.


MSR Whisperlight International Stove

MSR Fuel Canisters

No matter what, it will come down to preference. Jet Boil works great, but it is quite a bit larger and you have to have special fuel canisters and all. The MSR is just what I happen to like the best and suits my needs.

This is smaller than you're asking but works:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E7CZ1R8/?coliid=I3NZ9X3WLPDBDG&colid=1MZHA7NQKX918&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

There are also collapsable fuel containers like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Giant-Loop-Gas-Bag-Bladder/dp/B06XT6JQMM/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1543277423&sr=8-7&keywords=collapsible%2Bfuel&th=1

Amazon sells a few different fuel bottles:

• MSR
  
• Trangia
  
  There are more options, as well.

It's an MSR fuel bottle for their liquid fuel camping stoves. They come in 3 different sizes, the one he's using is the 30 oz. The stoves run on white gas, kerosene and gasoline and have an excellent safety seal. Used one for my 6 month camping adventure around the US =)

I have a few of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Vargo-T-304-Alcohol-Fuel-Bottle/dp/B001OPKH6M

Just get some fuel bottles.

http://www.amazon.com/MSR-MSRFUELBOTT-Fuel-Bottle/dp/B002L1413S

https://www.amazon.com/MSR-Liquid-Fuel-Bottle/dp/B0015I0GE6/

This little feller has saved me half a dozen times and stranded travelers on the side of the road at least twice as much. You've got no excuse with those saddle bags. Pick one up and fill it up for a buck and forget about it. Boy scout shops will have one for about the same price if you don't want to wait for shipping.

Yep! The Nightster has a "king sportster" tank, 3.3 gallons.

It looks just like the 2.2 gallon peanut on the 48, but it's wider and buys you over a gallon in fuel (and almost another 50 miles of range).

It's a good compromise between the standard peanut, which looks amazing but has tiny range, and the "Custom" Sportster tank which holds 4 gallons but looks dorky.

If you get some sort of luggage or a sissy bar, you can attach one of these - just in case:

https://www.amazon.com/MSR-MSRFUELBOTT-Fuel-Bottle/dp/B0015I0GE6?th=1&psc=1

You can count on having a little under 150 miles worth of usable range - a little over 2 hours between fuel stops. To be honest, I find stopping every 2 hours to stretch nice, but some people need the larger tank because they only want to stop every 3 hours or more.

Totally up to you how quick of a pace you want to keep up while touring, it really only takes 5 minutes to fuel up, so it's not THAT big of a deal.

If you prefer ultralight like me, then this setup works.

•Hammock (I use a Hennessy Hammock)

•A couple of spare fuel bottles such as the MSR ones MSR Fuel Bottle

•At least 3 liters of water strapped on somewhere. If its real hot then might want to strap on a camel back that way you can hydrate while you ride.

•A stash food in somewhere (Almonds are great for this)

•Tool kit, I wouldn't bother buying a tool kit. You should buy a pouch and tailor the tools you will need according to your bike, don't carry tools that won't even fit your bike.)

•Ditch cotton, its a horrible fabric for the outdoors. Go regular wool or if you don't like the "Itch" factor some complain about, then get merino wool.

There are more, I'll update later.

•Don't wear short sleeves whatever you do, it fatigues you more than you can imagine when your going off of a 1,000mile a day ride. If possible get a jacket that ventilates but also blocks to wind off you.

•Full Face, a must really. Too many advantages over a half shell and the like.... wind protection, decreased noise, and added protection in the case of a fall.

•Ear Plugs, Never 50+ miles without them.

•Not really a piece of gear, but a tip for when you are in a hotel. Ask for a room on the 1st floor and pull your bike up RIGHT NEXT to the door. Lock the wheel and take your gear off it. Probably the best way of making sure no one messes with your bike during the night.

•The best way to combat rain really is to get a waterproof top/bottom,water resistant boots, full face helmet, decent gloves.

There are a few things you can do. (Source: I have a bike with a small tank, only about 100 mi/160 km range, and was planning on taking some long trips before it died on me.)

• Something like this is a bit pricey by the time you install it over your passenger seat, but 5 gallons will take you a long way....
  
• The cheaper route is something like this 30 oz. MSR fuel bottle. That's fairly tiny — 30 oz. (probably American ones) ~= 887 mL ~= 0.2 gal Imp — but if you get, say, 40 mpg like my bike did (~35 mpUSgal), that's 8 miles, which is better than some alternatives. And you can always buy more than one.
  
• The even-cheaper route is to just buy a standard plastic jerry can that'll hold 1 or 2 gallons. But unless your bike has a good rack, securing it properly can be a bitch. And they're a tad more likely to leak.
  
  Have a great ride! I gotta get me a new bike....

I have a couple of these.

They don't hold a ton, but they are relatively cheap and stand up to abuse well.

No, buy one of these for the backpack/saddlebags/whatever

https://www.amazon.com/MSR-11832-Fuel-Bottle-30-Ounce/dp/B0015I0GE6

https://www.amazon.com/Sanmum-Outdoor-Aluminium-Camping-Barbecue/dp/B07H22Y5CP


Get these it’s way safer.

Personally, I just grabbed a 30 Oz MSR bottle. I would be actively searching for stations with ~25 miles left in my tank, and I figured this would be enough to limp me along if I ever cut it way too close. It's also very easy to pack.

You have clearly planned your trip much more than I did, considering I decided about 30 minutes before I left with no clear route, so I think it would be pretty easy to figure out available gas stations given your route.

I see a lot of people posting about running out of gas. The MSR fuel bottle might be a solution for some of you. I have the smallest one - 11 oz.. Might not seem like a whole lot, but on my 250, that's about 8 miles. If you have a bigger bike, or just want to be able to help out other guys, there are 20 and 30 oz sizes as well.

After my second time running out of gas, I started caring one of these, full, in my paniers.

Lixada Outdoor Camping Petrol Diesel Kerosene Alcohol Liquid Gas Tcank Fuel Storage Bottle 530ml/750ml

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZP21ELM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oElJBbG8Q0BY2

Just enough fuel to get me home after I forget I need gas and turn onto the highway (no legal turn around and closest filling station is ten miles from work.)

Yes

I have one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B49UMX6/ref=twister_B016V6MYN2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

But I should have gotten the bigger 1.5L bottle:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B49UMX6/ref=twister_B016V6MYN2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

But I did get one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LX56W3U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and it fit my bottle perfectly.

Good idea. You mean something like this, right? https://www.amazon.com/MSR-MSRFUELBOTT-Fuel-Bottle/dp/B002L1413S

Realistically I just carry a fuel bottle for the stove with some gasoline in it. That way I can run the stove, but if I need it there's also a little spare fuel for the bike.

If I need to move it back and forth, a few feet of this:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/EASTMAN-3-8-in-x-20-ft-PVC-Clear-Vinyl-Tubing/1000180543
Will make a siphon just fine.

ETA: These are the fuel bottles that the stove uses:
https://www.amazon.com/MSR-MSRFUELBOTT-Fuel-Bottle/dp/B002L1413S

My buddy just has 2 1 gal stainless steel tanks that he throws in a backpack.

My dad has a left side number rear number plate that he bolts onto his KTM.

http://www.motosport.com/acerbis-auxiliary-handlebar-fuel-tank

https://www.amazon.com/MSR-MSRFUELBOTT-Fuel-Bottle/dp/B002L1413S

Get a canister of spare fuel. Always useful to have. I have this one It can also be used to store propane and other flammible liquids.

How small? Iso canister stoves are basically the standard for hiking - something like this as a small, cheap and light stove, which screws straight on to a fuel canister like this. You can also opt for white fuel stoves like this one if international fuel availability or extreme cold weather performance matters. They use refillable fuel bottles that come in various sizes to meet your need. Finally, alcohol stoves are fairly popular as a lightweight, if slower, option - I have this one, though plenty of people make their own from aluminum or tin cans. Fuel can be carried in pretty much whatever, since you just pour some into the stove before use.

Small fuel bottle and maybe even one of those Slime mini air pumps if you're going to be offroad where the chances of getting a flat are greatly increased.

I carried lots of shit with my KLR like sockets and spares and stubby wrenches and fuel and the air pump and tubes etc etc etc.

https://www.amazon.com/MSR-Liquid-Fuel-Bottle-30-Ounce/dp/B0015I0GE6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540218512&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=white+fuel+bottle&dpPl=1&dpID=41xkfbeRMIL&ref=plSrch something like this for the fuel. And I seen alot of stoves just cliped to the outside of the pace with a carabiner

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OPKH6M

That has might eat up that plastic. Or add chemicals to your gas. I don't know but I picked up one of these.
Laken Fuel 1-Liter Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AR7BY6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rjpLxb0VHH1H4)

I knew if it didn't work this time I was going to be stranded, but that was because I was specifically running it to reserve. Normally I fill up after 100 miles just to be on the safe side. For now, I think I'm going to order to MSR bottles and mount them inside a couple of waterproof manual canisters that will fit 30oz MSRs.

MSR bottles: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015I0GE6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Containers: http://www.agrisupply.com/manual-canister-large-with-neoprene-seal/p/67670/

I tried using a non venting gas can, transmission fluid bottles and an old MSR Stove fuel bottle.

Always keep 2 of these in the saddle, just in case