| Camping is an enjoyable past time with family and | | | | information on safe operation. In fact, it will have |
| friends that create memorable experiences. | | | | diagrams for stove parts, how to light camp |
| Equally important, is the care of camping gear to | | | | stove, directions to set up and cleaning |
| increase longevity. Thus, with proper care of | | | | procedures. |
| equipment the less maintenance the better | | | | Next, use the preferred fuel for your stove. |
| chances the item will last for years. Here are five | | | | Especially, multi-fuel stoves that may give you |
| tips to care for your camping stove. | | | | options in fuel choices. Way on the side of |
| First, test pilot your stove at home, whether the | | | | preferred fuels to give your stove an increased |
| camp stove is new or one that you have had, | | | | chance of longer operation. Only use optional fuels |
| before setting out. This way you examine the | | | | when the preferred one is unavailable. |
| stove for worn out parts that need replacement | | | | Lastly, the best practice is to clean up from food |
| and if the stove is in operational form. Thus, | | | | spills immediately or when done cooking after the |
| having the time to gain access to parts and | | | | stove has cooled. Most two-burner stoves are |
| properly clean the camp stove before leaving on | | | | easy to clean by removing a grate to get to |
| a camping trip. Plan ahead is excellent advice. | | | | difficult areas of the stove. Also, remove food |
| Secondly, try testing the boiling time of your | | | | particles from any area of the camp stove |
| camp stove. By doing this small task will insure | | | | around the burner areas. In addition, the multi-fuel |
| the proper operation of your stove. If it takes a | | | | stoves or compact backpacking stoves will need |
| long time to boil a need to do some simple | | | | more attention for cleaning by the burner jet. |
| maintenance is probable. Do a test several times | | | | In brief, a camp stove that gets attention before |
| with the same pot and water level will give | | | | during and after a camping trip will last for years. |
| consistency in results. | | | | By reading manufactures manual, testing the |
| Moreover, hang on to your camp stoves | | | | performance, using proper fuels, check for worn |
| manufactures instruction manual. Not only will it | | | | out parts, and proper cleaning will enhance the |
| provide simple maintenance tips but also provide | | | | enjoyment of future camping outings. |