Camp Cooking And Safety

Fond childhood memories of camping with ourÂ- When pouring flammable liquids, use a
families often bring smiles and a wash of nostalgiafunnel to prevent spills. Clean any spill at once.
in us. Now that you have a family of your own,Â- Use the recommended fuel for your
it's your turn to let your kids experience greatstove. Do not improvise or use an alternative
camping time and have their own campingunless it is specified in the stove manual that it is
memories to bring home and cherish.permissible to use an alternative fuel. Use only
But making a camping trip a great family time iswhat is indicated.
not all about fun and games. It's not all aboutÂ- Should the need for changing a
great food and great hiking. Sure, you have tocompressed gas cartridge or refilling a liquid fuel
bring your family to a nice camping site andcontainer arise, let the stove cool down
create exciting and wonderful camping activitiescompletely first before doing so.
and games for them, but also one of the mostÂ- Put your Coleman stove on a level
important aspects of camping that you shouldsurface. If the ground is uneven or if there is
never overlook is camp safety.snow, what you can do is place it on top of
Safety during camping time, including cooking timesturdy plywood to keep the stove warm and
with your Coleman stoves is one of yourminimize the risk of it tipping over.
responsibilities that you have to take care ofÂ- Check the stove and its parts like hoses
during a camping trip. Here are some safetyand tanks for any damage. Make sure that there
guidelines you can follow to ensure your family ofare no bent valves, cracks on the hose or
a safe and fun camping vacation.uncovered treads because these can cause
Â- Never let children especially very youngdangerous leaks.
ones get too near the camping stoves or grillsÂ- It is always a smart idea to keep the
during cooking time. Should they want to assist,fuel tank away from the camping stove.
they can help prepare the ingredients or makeÂ- Never leave a lit camping stove
the drinks.unattended.
Â- Educate your family about the "stop,Â- Dispose empty fuel containers properly.
drop and roll" method of putting off a fire onÂ- Never use your Coleman stove inside
one's clothing. Orient them about the things to doyour tent.
in case of scenarios where fire is involved. MakeÂ- Label fuel containers accordingly so as
sure they know how crucial it is to remain calmnot to mistake it for water bottles.
to be able to respond better to emergencyÂ- Carefully read and follow the instructions
situations.for using Coleman stoves.
Â- It is best to store flammable liquids onlyIncidents of your kid getting a scald from the hot
in safety cans and metal containers, a goodsoup or you getting a burn from improperly
distance away from your tent, RV or any sourcelighting up the stove will certainly ruin a camping
of heat or open flame. Make sure you close thetrip. Remember, a good camping memory
cap of the container tightly.consists of wonderful family bonding time, great
Â- Refill your stove at a safe distancecamping site, spectacular views and a sumptuous
away from any heat source.but safe cooking fiesta.