Skills Instruction Backpacking Stoves Totem here Your name

Skills Instruction Backpacking Stoves Totem here Your name Troop Guide NE-II-177

Skills Instruction Backpacking Stoves • Promote note taking • Handout at the end 1 A NE-II-177

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. 2 NE-II-177

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 1 st 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. 2 A NE-II-177

Backpacking Stoves 3 Your name Troop Guide NE-II-177

Backpacking Stoves 3 A Your name Troop Guide NE-II-177

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. 4 NE-II-177

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. 4 A NE-II-177

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 5 NE-II-177

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. 5 A NE-II-177

Types of Fuels • Liquid – white gas, refined kerosene and alcohol • Compressed Gas – propane, isobutane and propane/butane mix NE-II-177 6

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. 6 A NE-II-177

Stove Safety BSA Stove Safety Resources • • • Scoutmaster Handbook Guide to Safe Scouting Boy Scout Handbook MCBSA Adult Basic Backpacking Course Any other backpacking courses 7 NE-II-177

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. 7 A NE-II-177

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. 8 NE-II-177

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. 8 A NE-II-177

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. 9 NE-II-177

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. 9 A NE-II-177

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. 10 NE-II-177

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. 10 A NE-II-177

Stove Preparation For today’s demonstration, we will use a Peak 1 Model 550 B stove. To operate this stove we need the following materials: • One Peak 1 Model 550 B Stove • One Fuel Bottle (filled with liquid fuel) • Matches or lighter • Repair kit NE-II-177 11

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 Peak 1 Model 550 B stove. To operate this stove we need the following materials: • One Peak 1 Model 550 B Stove • One Fuel Bottle (filled with liquid fuel) • Matches or lighter • Repair kit NE-II-177 11 A

Assembling the Stove • Remove stove from carrying case. • Open up the legs make sure it is stable. • Open the filler cap. • Unscrew the Fuel Bottle Cap from the Fuel Bottle. Be sure to keep the bottle away from your face and others. (demonstrate) • Pour fuel into stove, filling to 7/8 th capacity. NE-II-177 12

Assembling the Stove • • Remove stove from carrying case. Open up the legs make sure it is stable. Open the filler cap. Unscrew the Fuel Bottle Cap from the Fuel Bottle. Be sure to keep the bottle away from your face and others. (demonstrate) • Pour fuel into stove, filling to 7/8 th capacity. NE-II-177 12 A

Operating the Stove Lighting instructions for white gas: 1. Black control knob must be off. 2. Open pump one turn. Pump 25 - 50 full strokes. Close pump. 3. Hold match at burner and then turn control knob to “HI”. As soon as burner lights pump 15 -30 additional strokes. NE-II-177 13

Operating the Stove Lighting instructions for white gas: 1. Black control knob must be off. 2. Open pump one turn. Pump 25 - 50 full strokes. Close pump. 3. Hold match at burner and then turn control knob to “HI”. As soon as burner lights pump 15 -30 additional strokes. NE-II-177 13 A

Operating the Stove Turning the Stove off: 1. Turn the control knob 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 loosening the filler cap. 4. Pour unused fuel back into the fuel bottle. 5. Store stove and fuel bottle appropriately. NE-II-177 14

Operating the Stove Turning the Stove off: 1. Turn the control knob 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 loosening the filler cap. 4. Pour unused fuel back into the fuel bottle. 5. Store stove and fuel bottle appropriately. NE-II-177 14 A

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. 15 NE-II-177

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. 15 A NE-II-177

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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 NE-II-177 17 Enable

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 NE-II-177 17 A Enable

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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. NE-II-177 18 A

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? 19 NE-II-177

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) 19 A NE-II-177

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