How to take care of a camping stove

Learning how to take care of a camping stove can not only save you money but also reduce the risk of not being able to cook in the wilderness. Being in an area where there may be little to no firewood to burn and a stove that isn't working can really aggravate a person, not to mention reducing you chance of a good meal.

Your stove will only work up to the level that you maintain it, no more. If you treat it properly it will work for you every time. Now let's see how to take care of a camping stove.

The first rule of thumb is simply to know how to use it before you go on the trail. Get used to all of the little nuisances the new stove is going to have. They are not all alike, as we would like to have it. One might be hard to light and the one right next to it will start by snapping your fingers, not really, but you get the drift. Use your stove often at home before you even go on the trail. Also make sure you burn off any protective coatings the manufacturer put on it to protect it.

Use the recommended fuel and always use the same fuel. If the stove uses different fuels then use the one the manufacturer prefers over the others. The recommended fuel should be in the paperwork for the new stove.

Check and recheck your fuel bottles before you go on your hike. Getting out there only to find out you didn't have near the fuel you thought can really ruin your day. If the fuel doesn't look right or smells funny get rid of it and get fresh. Putting old fuel through a good stove can damage it.

Get the right repair kit for the camping stove. The stove should be checked every time before going out. Make any repairs and I there are any parts that seem to go bad often take those parts with you. Don't forget the tools you will need for the repair

Get rid of you used fuel container properly. Pack it in, pack it out. Simple enough? We hate trash in the most beautiful places on earth.

Makes sure the fuel is out of your pack when you are done hiking. If the fuel container starts leaking it can ruin your pack and then you won't be a happy camper.

Don't even plan on taking the fuel on a plane, train or ferry. You can try declaring it but the security might not allow it. And definitely don't smoke around the stove.

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