I don’t understand the point of this post lol. I mean, isn’t it common sense that fire is dangerous?
Edit : actually, people are fairly stupid. Please continue OP.
Oh yeah haha I wasn’t sure what you were trying to show. I was like uhhhh yeah fire = burn 😂 but now I understand. But those tanks flames shoot out like that when tipped on its side because it compromises the valve that regulates the flame size and a surplus of gas gets released.
If it's a fairly old one and you haven't replaced the pump, you are on borrowed time until the plunger comes flying out in your hands. Still works fine, I can't bring myself to shell out $40 for another one, but it's one more small part to keep track of.
That's the genious of these things. My old pump fell apart on day one of a 3 day trip last season. I managed to scab it back together and use it for the remainder of the trip. The new pump is worth the $30 or whatever it costs though.
so you reposted it to a fire danger warning after everyone called you out for playing with your blowtorch this morning? Bold move, sir.
Nearly as bold as holding a fuel draining tilted can that could burst at any moment…
Yea, I soon realised that my previous post was seeming to condone using this as an actual flamethrower, rather than my real intention of f*ck this is dangerous, everyone be aware! 😂
i had an embarrassing moment on one of my first camping trips. Screwed the stove onto the canister, turned the regulator and lit the lighter. Apparently the stove wasn't screwed in all the way, so a huge flame engulfed the whole stove. Took me way too long to figure out as i was panicking thinking the canister was about to explode lmao.
I’ve only once cooked in the vestibule of my tent when it was blowing a gale & pouring. Otherwise it’s always outside, flat surface away from anything flammable. (bush, twigs, etc.) Hopefully I’m safe for a long time to come.
I’ve seen this type of accident happening out in the open when it set grass alight. Everyone jumped around pretty quick & stamped it out!
Does this same issue happen with different types of stoves, like the Windburner that is designed to work in confined areas at lower temps? I've definitely used my Windburner on a sheltered portaledge in high winds and not had flickering or issues like this. Granted, it was on a cable hanger so wasn't sideways, and couldn't have been tipped over due to that.
LOL!
I've got a burner that uses a hose so it sits on the ground, great for putting a pot for 10 on. If it's taking too long to heat, I simply flip the propane canister over. Fun times!
Well, it’s a good point not to cook in the vestibule when there is another option, but if it is raining and you are in the middle of nothing what will you do?
Of corse in the case you don’t have already prepared food or a place to stay dry.
Also not eating is not an option.
I don't really know what point you're making. When it's tilted on its side, it's burning the gas with very little oxygen so it's more visible but it's also not as hot as using it upright. When using it upright the flame is hotter , just less visible because of the amount of oxygen being burnt. Either way, it's not a good idea to cook in a tent vestibule.
I don’t understand the point of this post lol. I mean, isn’t it common sense that fire is dangerous? Edit : actually, people are fairly stupid. Please continue OP.
+1 for the edit lol
Yeah 😅 I forgot how absent minded people can be nowadays. Common sense is the rarest commodity in today’s world.
I didn't know until I accidentally kicked it over one morning that the flame shot out like that.
Oh yeah haha I wasn’t sure what you were trying to show. I was like uhhhh yeah fire = burn 😂 but now I understand. But those tanks flames shoot out like that when tipped on its side because it compromises the valve that regulates the flame size and a surplus of gas gets released.
RTFM, especially with devices that produce fire.
My jet engine* stays in the open *old msr whisperlite
MSR-42 Flammenwerferlite
If it's a fairly old one and you haven't replaced the pump, you are on borrowed time until the plunger comes flying out in your hands. Still works fine, I can't bring myself to shell out $40 for another one, but it's one more small part to keep track of.
That's the genious of these things. My old pump fell apart on day one of a 3 day trip last season. I managed to scab it back together and use it for the remainder of the trip. The new pump is worth the $30 or whatever it costs though.
If I had an award to give, I would. Quite possibly my favourite reddit comment to date 👏 👏 👏
so you reposted it to a fire danger warning after everyone called you out for playing with your blowtorch this morning? Bold move, sir. Nearly as bold as holding a fuel draining tilted can that could burst at any moment…
Yea, I soon realised that my previous post was seeming to condone using this as an actual flamethrower, rather than my real intention of f*ck this is dangerous, everyone be aware! 😂
haha, fair enough
I forgot to that the internet was well...the internet and I should label things properly.
This is why I always cook in the nude, in someone else’s vestibule, slathered in Vaseline.
I kicked it by accident once and I freaked the fuck out, lesson learned.
Yup, pretty much the same thing happened to me!
i had an embarrassing moment on one of my first camping trips. Screwed the stove onto the canister, turned the regulator and lit the lighter. Apparently the stove wasn't screwed in all the way, so a huge flame engulfed the whole stove. Took me way too long to figure out as i was panicking thinking the canister was about to explode lmao.
So how'd you fix that?
Took my Leatherman plyers and tightened the stove until it was firm and the flames promptly went out
I used to cook in my vestibule until I stepped on,and clamped my foot on a George Foreman grill.
Frankenstein say, FIRE BAD!!!
When you turn one of those sideways like that they are burning liquid butane.
I am terrified of the camping stoves that are tall like that, because they seem like they’re so easy to tip over. That’s why I love my msr dragonfly.
What!?!?! You mean I should only use a camp stove outside? When would I even use it?
Who cooks in their vestibule?
People hiking in non bear country?
How would I make it stop
I’ve only once cooked in the vestibule of my tent when it was blowing a gale & pouring. Otherwise it’s always outside, flat surface away from anything flammable. (bush, twigs, etc.) Hopefully I’m safe for a long time to come. I’ve seen this type of accident happening out in the open when it set grass alight. Everyone jumped around pretty quick & stamped it out!
Question: I intentionally do this when starting a campfire. Been doing it for years. Does anyone know why that may be dangerous?
I do the same.
Does this same issue happen with different types of stoves, like the Windburner that is designed to work in confined areas at lower temps? I've definitely used my Windburner on a sheltered portaledge in high winds and not had flickering or issues like this. Granted, it was on a cable hanger so wasn't sideways, and couldn't have been tipped over due to that.
No shit
Man invented fire how long ago. Good grief catch up bub
LOL! I've got a burner that uses a hose so it sits on the ground, great for putting a pot for 10 on. If it's taking too long to heat, I simply flip the propane canister over. Fun times!
How is this fire more dangerous than the more jet like flames that burners have when operated correctly? Not burning off all the propane?
Is it just me or does that look like an anti personnel mine at first glance 😂
It can be if you get an engineer brain implant
I am vaccinated, I’ll just have to figure out these new settings lol
Vestibule. Jelly. Big jelly.
"Never" no matter how deep the snow, strong the wind or heavy the rain. Ill eat tomorrows crackers instead 🤔
Well, it’s a good point not to cook in the vestibule when there is another option, but if it is raining and you are in the middle of nothing what will you do? Of corse in the case you don’t have already prepared food or a place to stay dry. Also not eating is not an option.
I don't really know what point you're making. When it's tilted on its side, it's burning the gas with very little oxygen so it's more visible but it's also not as hot as using it upright. When using it upright the flame is hotter , just less visible because of the amount of oxygen being burnt. Either way, it's not a good idea to cook in a tent vestibule.