Can anyone enlighten me as to the availability of canister fuel along the SIA/IAT at any or all parts from the US / Canadian border clear through to Crow Head, Newfoundland?
Thanks, planning a thru along with half the AT, 2011.
Can anyone enlighten me as to the availability of canister fuel along the SIA/IAT at any or all parts from the US / Canadian border clear through to Crow Head, Newfoundland?
Thanks, planning a thru along with half the AT, 2011.
http://www.postholer.com/ontrail
2011 H.F.-Duncannon, Katahdin-Rangeley
2012 Springer-Erwin
Haven't hiked the whole way, but you need to understand that much of the area is sparsely inhabited. You will find towns with small grocery stores and sometimes a hardware store, but not necessarily an outfitter. You would need to plan your re-supply points carefully to buy cannisters in the larger centres.
thanks man. i figured alcohol stove was the way to go. I'll confirm with a few other contacts... appreciate the headsup
http://www.postholer.com/ontrail
2011 H.F.-Duncannon, Katahdin-Rangeley
2012 Springer-Erwin
Don't know about the New-Brunswick section, but in Quebec section, you will not find a real outfitter, except maybe in Matane, which is around 10 miles away from the trail and Gaspé ( at the very end). However, you will find fishing and hunting stores in Matapédia, Amqui and a basic grocery store in Parc national de la Gaspésie.
If you have a multi fuel stove, you should be fine. I can check the availability of canister fuel in Amqui if you want ( I live nearby).