Skills Instruction
Backpacking Stoves
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Skills Instruction
Backpacking Stoves
• Promote note taking
• Handout at the end
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this presentation you will
be able to:
• Explain why and when we use effective
skills instruction in BSA.
• Explain the steps in effective skills
instruction.
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this presentation you will
be able to:
• Explain why and when we use effective
skills instruction in BSA.
• Explain the steps in effective skills
instruction.
A portion of every troop meeting is set aside
for “skills instruction”.
Set the stage: Young scouts going on 1st
Backpacking trip and need to know how to
use the stoves safely or the troop just
bought new stoves and we are learning
how to use them safely.
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Backpacking Stoves
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Backpacking Stoves
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this presentation you will
be able to:
• Explain the differences between the basic
types of backpacking stoves.
• Explain the differences between the
different types of backpacking stove fuels.
• Explain the safety rules for backpacking
stove.
• Safely use a backpacking stove.
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this presentation you will
be able to:
• Explain the differences between the basic
types of backpacking stoves.
• Explain the differences between the
different types of backpacking stove fuels.
• Explain the safety rules for backpacking
stove.
• Safely use a backpacking stove.
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Types of Stoves
•Integral Fuel Container
– fuel container connected directly to
the stove
•External Fuel Container
– fuel container is separate and
connected by a fuel line
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Types of Stoves
•Integral Fuel Container - This type of stove has the
fuel container connected directly to the stove.
•External Fuel Container - The fuel container is
separate from this type of stove and connected by a
fuel line.
There are many types of backpacking stoves that
range from the basic to the exotic. The stove you
choose will depend upon your requirements, such as
ease of handling, weight, bulk, and type of fuel.
Backpacking Spring issue evaluates backpacking
stoves
Pass around Campmor catalogue with stoves
highlighted.
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Types of Fuels
•Liquid
– white gas, refined kerosene and alcohol
•Compressed Gas
– propane, isobutane and propane/butane
mix
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Types of Fuels
There are two types of fuels available for
backpacking stoves.
• Liquid – white gas, refined kerosene, and
alcohol. Liquid fuels require being
transferred into an external or internal fuel
cylinder depending upon the stove.
• Compressed Gas – propane, isobutane
and propane/butane mix come in one time
use cylinders.
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Stove Safety
BSA Stove Safety Resources
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Scoutmaster Handbook
Guide to Safe Scouting
Boy Scout Handbook
MCBSA Adult Basic Backpacking Course
Any other backpacking courses
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Stove Safety
BSA Stove Safety Resources
• Scoutmaster Handbook
• Guide to Safe Scouting
• Boy Scout Handbook
• MCBSA Adult Basic Backpacking Course
• Any other backpacking courses
Ask what are some dos and don’ts of
stove / gas safety
Then follow up with the schooled answers.
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Stove Safety Continued
• Liquid fuels and compressed gas can be
dangerous, use extreme caution when using
them.
• Always check the stove manual to ensure
you are using the correct type of fuel.
• Never pour fuel into or near a hot stove.
• Allow sufficient time for fuel vapors to
disperse before attempting to light a stove
after pouring fuel.
• Always use with adult supervision.
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Stove Safety Continued
• Liquid fuels and compressed gas can be
dangerous, use extreme caution when
using them.
• Always check the stove manual to ensure
you are using the correct type of fuel.
• Never pour fuel into or near a hot stove.
• Allow sufficient time for fuel vapors to
disperse before attempting to light a stove
after pouring fuel.
• Always use with adult supervision.
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Stove Safety Continued
• Use the heat shield between the stove and
the fuel cylinder.
• Hand tighten pumps and cylinders.
• When removing a fuel bottle, pressure must
be released slowly to avoid spraying or
spilling fuel.
• Be careful not to cross-thread gas fittings
when connecting them to a stove or fuel line.
• Never store any fuel, either compressed gas
or liquid, inside a tent or sleeping area.
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Stove Safety Continued
• Use the heat shield between the stove and
the fuel cylinder.
• Hand tighten pumps and cylinders.
• When removing a fuel bottle, pressure must
be released slowly to avoid spraying or
spilling fuel.
• Be careful not to cross-thread gas fittings
when connecting them to a stove or fuel
line.
• Never store any fuel, either compressed gas
or liquid, inside a tent or sleeping area.
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Stove Safety Continued
• Always operate stoves on a flat stable
surface that is free from burnable material.
• If the stove is designed to burn multiple
types of fuel, pick one and stick with it.
DON’T MIX!
• Fuel bottles should be treated the same
way.
• Always follow manufacturers instructions.
• The most important safety feature of any
stove is a trained operator.
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Stove Safety Continued
• Always operate stoves on a flat stable
surface that is free from burnable material.
• If the stove is designed to burn multiple
types of fuel, pick one and stick with it.
DON’T MIX!
• Fuel bottles should be treated the same
way.
• Always follow manufacturers instructions.
• The most important safety feature of any
stove is a trained operator.
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Stove Preparation
For today’s demonstration, we will use a MSR
Wisperlite Shaker Jet stove.
To operate this stove we need the following
materials:
• One MSR Wisperlite Shaker Jet
• One Fuel Bottle (filled with liquid fuel)
• Matches or lighter
• Repair kit
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Stove Preparation
(Ask for a volunteer. Explain: I am going to
demonstrate how to instruct someone on
how to safely operate a backpacking stove).
For today’s demonstration, we will use a MSR
Wisperlite Shaker Jet stove.
To operate this stove we need the following
materials:
• One MSR Wisperlite Shaker Jet Stove
• One Fuel Bottle (filled with liquid fuel)
• Matches or lighter
• Repair kit
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Assembling the Stove
1. Remove stove from carrying case.
2. Unscrew the fuel bottle cap and fill the
bottle to the fill line. Be sure to keep the
bottle away from your face and others.
(demonstrate)
3. Screw the pump snugly into the fuel bottle.
4. Pump the plunger 25-35 strokes. If bottle
is half full pump 40-55 strokes or until firm
resistance is felt when pushing the plunger
down. (The less fuel, the more pumps)
5. Rotate the legs into the slots in the frame
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Assembling the Stove
1. Remove stove from carrying case.
2. Unscrew the fuel bottle cap and fill the
bottle to the fill line. Be sure to keep the
bottle away from your face and others.
(demonstrate)
3. Screw the pump snugly into the fuel bottle.
4. Pump the plunger 25-35 strokes. If bottle
is half full pump 40-55 strokes or until firm
resistance is felt when pushing the plunger
down. (The less fuel, the more pumps)
5. Rotate the legs into the slots in the frame
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Assembling the Stove
6. Lubricate the end of the fuel line lightly
with MSR Pump Cup Oil (saliva or other
mineral-base lubricant), then insert it into
the fuel tank bushing on the pump.
7. Snap the catch are securely into the slot
on the pump body.
8. Put the heat reflector under the stove.
9. Bend fuel line to allow stove to sit squarely
on the ground.
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Assembling the Stove
6. Lubricate the end of the fuel line lightly
with MSR Pump Cup Oil (saliva or other
mineral-base lubricant), then insert it into
the fuel tank bushing on the pump.
7. Snap the catch are securely into the slot
on the pump body.
8. Put the heat reflector under the stove.
9. Bend fuel line to allow stove to sit squarely
on the ground.
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Operating the Stove
Before lighting the stove check that:
•
Stove assembly has no fuel leaks.
•
Area is clear of flammable materials
•
Catch arm is locked and stove is properly
assembled.
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Operating the Stove
Before lighting the stove check that:
•
Stove assembly has no fuel leaks.
•
Area is clear of flammable materials
•
Catch arm is locked and stove is properly
assembled.
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Operating the Stove
Priming instructions for white gas:
Priming pre-heats the stove to turn
the liquid fuel into vapor. To pre-heat
properly, the priming flame must
contact the generator tube.
Insufficient priming may result in
flare-up.
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Operating the Stove
Priming instructions for white gas:
Priming pre-heats the stove to turn the
liquid fuel into vapor. To pre-heat properly,
the priming flame must contact the
generator tube. Insufficient priming may
result in flare-up.
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Operating the Stove
Priming
1. Open control valve 1-2 turns
until
fuel flows through the Jet and fills the
priming cup ½ full
2. Turn the control valve off
.
3. Check for leaks at the control valve,
pump, jet and fuel line. If leaks are found,
do not use stove and see troubleshooting.
3. Light the priming fuel.
4. Place the windshield around the stove,
then fold the ends together to keep it
securely in place
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Operating the Stove
Priming
1. Open control valve 1-2 turns
until
fuel flows through the Jet and fills the
priming cup ½ full
2. Turn the control valve off
.
3. Check for leaks at the control valve, pump,
jet and fuel line. If leaks are found, do not
use stove and see troubleshooting.
3. Light the priming fuel.
4. Place the windshield around the stove,
then fold the ends together to keep it
securely in place.
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Operating the Stove
Turning the Stove on:
1. When the priming flame is down to a small
flame (about 30-60 seconds), slowly open
the valve
.
2. If the stove :
•Goes out, turn the control valve off
.
•Burns with erratic yellow flames, but the
priming cup is still burning, turn the control
valve off and pre-heat longer.
•Burns with a blue flame, wait a minute
then adjust to
desired setting. There
is a delay between turning the control
valve and changes in flame.
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Operating the Stove
Turning the Stove on:
1. When the priming flame is down to a small
flame (about 30-60 seconds), slowly open
the valve
.
2. If the stove :
•Goes out, turn the control valve off
.
•Burns with erratic yellow flames, but the
priming cup is still burning, turn the
control valve off and pre-heat longer.
•Burns with a blue flame, wait a minute
then adjust to
desired setting. There
is a delay between turning the control
valve and changes in flame.
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Operating the Stove
Turning the Stove on:
3. To maintain stove performance, pump
the plunger 3-5 strokes as needed to
keep enough pressure in the fuel tank.
You should feel firm resistance when
you pump down on the plunger. The less
fuel in the bottle , the more pumps
needed to keep pressure. DO NOT over
pressurize. Fuel bottle pressure that is
to high causes erratic flames. Low
pressure causes low flames and very
slow burn times.
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Operating the Stove
Turning the Stove on:
3. To maintain stove performance, pump
the plunger 3-5 strokes as needed to
keep enough pressure in the fuel tank.
You should feel firm resistance when
you pump down on the plunger. The less
fuel in the bottle , the more pumps
needed to keep pressure. DO NOT over
pressurize. Fuel bottle pressure that is
to high causes erratic flames. Low
pressure causes low flames and very
slow burn times.
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Operating the Stove
Turning the Stove on:
4. To simmer, operate the stove at low fuel
pressure. Turn the control valve down
until the flame becomes unsteady, then
open the control valve until the flame
stabilizes
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Operating the Stove
Turning the Stove on:
4. To simmer, operate the stove at low
fuel pressure. Turn the control valve
down until the flame becomes unsteady,
then open the control valve until the
flame stabilizes.
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Operating the Stove
Turning the Stove off:
1. Turn the control valve off
. The
flame will take a minute or so to die out.
2. WAIT for the stove to cool before
disassembling!!
3. Depressurize the fuel tank by unlocking
the catch arm and pulling the fuel line
out of the pump assembly. Away away
from heat, sparks, or flame, hold the fuel
bottle upright, turn the pump assembly
away from you, and unscrew
the
pump to release pressure.
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Operating the Stove
Turning the Stove off:
1. Turn the control valve off
. The
flame will take a minute or so to die out.
2. WAIT for the stove to cool before
disassembling!!
3. Depressurize the fuel tank by unlocking
the catch arm and pulling the fuel line
out of the pump assembly. Away away
from heat, sparks, or flame, hold the fuel
bottle upright, turn the pump assembly
away from you, and unscrew
the
pump to release pressure.
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Operating the Stove
Turning the Stove off:
4. For transporting or storing: leave the
pump assembly in the fuel bottle or, to
be sure the control valve does not open
by mistake, unscrew the pump and
replace it with the fuel bottle cap.
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Operating the Stove
Turning the Stove off:
4. For transporting or storing: leave the
pump assembly in the fuel bottle or, to
be sure the control valve does not open
by mistake, unscrew the pump and
replace it with the fuel bottle cap.
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this presentation you will
be able to:
• Explain the differences between the basic
types of backpacking stoves.
• Explain the differences between the different
types of backpacking stove fuels.
• Explain the safety rules for backpacking
stove.
• Safely use a backpacking stove.
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this presentation you will
be able to:
• Explain the differences between the basic
types of backpacking stoves.
• Explain the differences between the different
types of backpacking stove fuels.
• Explain the safety rules for backpacking
stove.
• Safely use a backpacking stove.
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Thank You!
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Thank You!
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Skills Instruction
• Skills Instruction is an integral part of Cub
Scouting, Boy Scouting and Venturing. It is
how Scouts learn most of their skills.
• Scouting’s approach to skills instruction is:
See it
Do it
Test it
Review it
• Another way to put it is this:
Explain Demonstrate Guide
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Skills Instruction
• Skills Instruction is an integral part of Cub
Scouting, Boy Scouting and Venturing. It is
how Scouts learn most of their skills.
• Scouting’s approach to skills instruction is:
See it
Do it
Test it
Review it
• Another way to put it is this:
Explain Demonstrate Guide
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Enable
Great leaders
are
great Teachers
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Great leaders are great teachers
• I would like to encourage all patrol
members to watch the teaching
techniques of the presenters
throughout the Wood Badge Course.
• What can be learned about teaching
methods by studying good instructors
can be every bit as valuable as the
material they are presenting.
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Learning Objectives
With the completion of this presentation can
you now:
• Explain why and when we use effective skills
instruction in BSA?
• Explain the steps in effective skills
instruction?
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this presentation you will
be able to:
• Explain why and when we use effective skills
instruction in BSA. (While the example here
was at a troop meeting, skills are taught
during Cub Den meetings and during
Venturing meetings)
• Explain the steps in effective skills
instruction. (See it, Do it, Test it and Review
it)
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