Skills InstructionBackpacking Stoves

Your nameTroop GuideN5-347-14

Totem here

N5-347-14

1A

Skills InstructionBackpacking Stoves

• Promote note taking

• Handout at the end

N5-347-14

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

N5-347-14

Learning ObjectivesUpon 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.

2A

Backpacking Stoves

Your nameTroop GuideN5-347-14

3

Backpacking Stoves

Your nameTroop GuideN5-347-14

3A

N5-347-14

Learning ObjectivesUpon 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

N5-347-14

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.

4A

N5-347-14

Types of Stoves

5

•Integral Fuel Container

– fuel container connected directly to the stove

•External Fuel Container

– fuel container is separate and connected by a fuel line

N5-347-14

Types of Stoves

5A

•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.

Types of Fuels

•Liquid– white gas, refined kerosene and alcohol

•Compressed Gas– propane, isobutane and propane/butane mix

6N5-347-14

N5-347-14

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.

6A

N5-347-14

Stove SafetyBSA Stove Safety Resources

• Scoutmaster Handbook• Guide to Safe Scouting• Boy Scout Handbook• MCBSA Adult Basic Backpacking Course• Any other backpacking courses

7

N5-347-14

Stove SafetyBSA 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.7A

N5-347-14

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

N5-347-14

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.

8A

N5-347-14

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

N5-347-14

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.

9A

N5-347-14

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

N5-347-14

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.

10A

N5-347-14

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

11

N5-347-14

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

11A

N5-347-14

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 7/8th capacity.

12

N5-347-14

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 7/8th capacity.

12A

N5-347-14

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.

13

N5-347-14

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.

13A

N5-347-14

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.

Operating the Stove

14

N5-347-14

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.

Operating the Stove

14A

N5-347-14

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

N5-347-14

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.

15A

N5-347-14

Thank You!

16

N5-347-14

Thank You!

16A

N5-347-14

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 Enable

17

N5-347-14

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 Enable

17A

N5-347-14

Great leadersare

great Teachers

18

N5-347-14

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.

18A

N5-347-14

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

N5-347-14

Learning ObjectivesUpon 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)

19A

N5-347-14

Thank You!

20

N5-347-14

Thank You!

20A