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Storage of Heating and Cooking Stoves!
Before Storage "PM"!
Several times each year, I discuss the importance of taking care of your equipment. This not only includes maintenance but proper storage as well. The following tips might be useful to insure your heating equipment and cooking gear continues to provide the dependable service as expected:
- Clean all camping stoves and lighting equipment before storing for a long period. Make sure each item is working properly and if not, get it fixed before storing. If possible, place each device in its own protective case/storage container. This will insure protection, especially those items that have brittle glass parts.
- Check all cooking gear for possible damage and remove those that are completely useless. Take inventory and compile a list of missing items/components. This list will help you determine what is needed before your next camping trip.
- Clean all camping tools and utensils before storing. Care should be taken to insure all iron cook ware has been properly oiled. This must be done in-order-to prevent rust/corrosion. If possible, store items in separate containers. This will prevent cracks and scratches.
Point being, if you take care of it, it will take care of you. I still have the hunting knife used to skin my first “Mule Deer” buck over 50 years ago!
Dual Purpose Lighting!
Propane Lantern
Gas Lanterns are probably the most expensive to buy because of the fuel that must be purchased and used on a fairly regular basis. They also have safety risks that must be considered with the use of highly inflammable fuel and open flame; however, for those lanterns using propane, there are ready made canisters available that will preclude the need for a funnel and manual refilling.
The newer gas lanterns are dependable, require minimal maintenance, and have spare parts/accessory items readily available . They produce a bright/steady light and are considered ideal for an out-side or large enclosed area. Also, if your are camping somewhere cold, a gas lantern does produce considerable heat.
When purchasing one of the many gas lanterns, I would suggest you look for a lantern that uses the same type of fuel as your other camping equipment. This would reduce the storage/resupply hassles.
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