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What is the MercatorGear “Right to Repair”?

  • Post author:swiff
  • Post published:October 15, 2022
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The MercatorGear "Right to Repair" is an exclusive service for our customers to ensure that your gear lasts for many years. We provide technical support, trouble shooting and spare parts,…

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What is “Inverted / Liquid-feed mode”?

  • Post author:swiff
  • Post published:June 2, 2020
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Regular Use: When a gas canister is the right way up, evaporation of the liquefied gas normally takes place inside the canister. When evaporation occurs inside the canister the remaining…

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What happens to stove performance at high altitude?

  • Post author:swiff
  • Post published:June 2, 2020
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Oxygen and Air Pressure Stove performance at high altitude is impacted by two factors. As you gain altitude, air pressure drops progressively, and as a result oxygen concentration (the amount…

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When should I warm up a gas canister?

  • Post author:swiff
  • Post published:June 2, 2020
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It is sometimes necessary to warm up a gas canister to boost performance. Typical scenarios for warming a canister include: On a cold morning when the canister and its contents…

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What is a Remote Canister Stove?

  • Post author:swiff
  • Post published:June 2, 2020
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There are two main types of portable gas canister stove: "Canister-Top stove" and "Remote Canister Stove" KOVEA Spider - Remote Canister Stove KOVEA Titanium - Canister Top Stove Canister Top…

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Should I puncture my empty gas canister before disposal?

  • Post author:swiff
  • Post published:June 2, 2020
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Generally you do not need to puncture your empty gas canister before disposal. In Europe (except Austria), you can put your empty gas canisters straight into the domestic recycling. You do…

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What is the KOVEA Butane Adapter?

  • Post author:swiff
  • Post published:June 2, 2020
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KOVEA has designed several different adapters to allow stoves to run on different types of gas canister. KOVEA Butan Adapter The KOVEA Butane adapter (above) enables the KOVEA Spider to run…

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What is the KOVEA PAT Adapter?

  • Post author:swiff
  • Post published:June 2, 2020
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KOVEA "Push and Turn" (PAT) Adapter (KA-2004) is used for blue Camping Gas-type canisters with a click (rather than screw thread) connector. These canisters are popular in France, around the…

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How many gas canisters should I take on my trip?

  • Post author:swiff
  • Post published:June 2, 2020
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We have designed the MercatorGear Gas Canister Calculator to help you calculate the optimal number of canisters you will need for your trip or expedition. The calculator tells you how…

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Stove Safety Tips for Backpacking and Camping

  • Post author:swiff
  • Post published:June 2, 2020
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When using a portable stoves for backpacking and camping, we recommend that you follow these stove safety tips. You can remember these in three groups: PRACTICE, SENSE & ORGANISE PRACTICE…

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