Are those little throw-away propane bottles readily available in Mexico, CA & SA?

[magentawave]

Are those little 1 pound throw-away propane bottles readily available in Mexico, Central America and South America? I know they aren't environmentally cool which is why I rarely use them in the states but I'd probably only need about 3 per year while I'm on the road. Anyone know?

 

[Soloone]

They seem to be every where but you can refill them with an adapter like this.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-1-Pound-Propane-Tank-Adapter/13848704

 

[magentawave]

Have you personally seen the little throw-away tanks available in Mexico, central America and south America?

Do you know if propane vendors will fill my little tanks with my own adapter?

 

[cyclist]

I have purchased them in south america. They are available in big-box stores (lider, carrefore etc) in Chile and Argentina. I am not sure about other countries.

 

[doug720]

I saw some last June in Baja, specifically, Valle de Trinidad at market. Beyond that...?

You could carry one of the small standard tanks that hold at least 5+ disposables and don't take much room, then you have no issues.

 

[magentawave]

I was going to carry a 5 gallon propane tank but I've read that they are difficult to get filled in Central and South America because just about every country uses a different connection. When you say "small standard tank" are you referring to a regular 20 pound/5 gallon propane tank that most everyone uses?

 

[RangeBrover]

I've got a 10 gallon tank that easily lasts me a few weeks if I'm just using my stove to cook with. I used to run the small tanks but it's just easier and cheaper to run the larger tank. It's a tall cylinder shaped one so it's not shaped awkwardly like some of the other thanks.

 

[magentawave]

But do you use that big tank while traveling through Central and South America? Just asking because I've read that its a hassle down there finding a place that can fill it cuz every country uses different fittings.

I've got a 10 gallon tank that easily lasts me a few weeks if I'm just using my stove to cook with. I used to run the small tanks but it's just easier and cheaper to run the larger tank. It's a tall cylinder shaped one so it's not shaped awkwardly like some of the other thanks.