Expeditions - Lightweight Stoves
Time needed
Meeting night.
Cost
The cost of various fuels.
Numbers
Unit, in pairs.
Description
Each pair of Venturers learn how to use all types of stoves safely.
After instruction challenge each pair to boil 1 litre of water in the shortest time.
Location
Den - Scout hall - sheltered location.
Transport
Not applicable.
Resources
A variety of stoves - Trangia, Chuffa, MSR, Gaz, Hexamine, Billies.
Contacts
Scout Outdoor Centre and other Camping Centres.
Permission
None.
Training
Venturers/leaders with their own stoves to train others.
Problems
Fires & Safety.
Precautions
Dangerous fuels - so only use in an open space.
Comments
Not in the summer.