1. Skills Instruction Backpacking Stoves
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2. Skills Instruction Backpacking Stoves
Promote note taking
Handout at the end 1A
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3. 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
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4. 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 1st BP 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
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5. Backpacking Stoves
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6. Backpacking Stoves
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7. 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
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8. 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
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9. 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
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10. 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 5A
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11. Types of Fuels Liquid Compressed Gas
white gas, refined kerosene and alcohol
Compressed Gas
propane, isobutane and propane/butane mix 6

12. 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
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13. Stove Safety BSA Stove Safety Resources Boy Scout Handbook
Scoutmaster Handbook
Guide to Safe Scouting
MCBSA Adult Basic Backpacking Course
Any other backpacking courses 7
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14. Stove Safety BSA Stove Safety Resources Boy Scout Handbook , pg 254
Scoutmaster Handbook
Guide to Safe Scouting
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
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15. 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
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16. 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
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17. 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
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18. 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
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19. 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
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20. 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.
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21. Stove Preparation
For today’s demonstration, we will use a MSR® DragonFly™ stove.
To operate this stove we need the following materials:
One MSR® DragonFly™ stove
One MSR® Fuel Bottle (filled with liquid fuel)
Matches or lighter
Repair kit
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22. 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 MSR® DragonFly™ stove.
To operate this stove we need the following materials:
One MSR® DragonFly™ Stove
One MSR® Fuel Bottle (filled with liquid fuel)
Matches or lighter
Repair kit
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23. Assembling the Stove Remove stove from carrying case.
Open the legs, snap the legs into place and place the stove on a level durable surface.
Unscrew the fuel bottle cap and fill the bottle to the fill line. Be sure to keep the bottle away from your face and others. (demonstrate)
Screw the pump snugly into the fuel bottle.
Make sure the valve is closed
Pump the plunger strokes. If bottle is half full pump strokes or until firm resistance is felt when pushing the plunger down. (The less fuel, the more pumps)
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24. Assembling the Stove Remove stove from carrying case.
Open the legs, snap into position and place the stove of a stable, durable surgace.
Unscrew the fuel bottle cap and fill the bottle to the fill line. Be sure to keep the bottle away from your face and others. (demonstrate)
Screw the pump snugly into the fuel bottle.
Make sure the valve is closed
Pump the plunger strokes. If bottle is half full pump strokes or until firm resistance is felt when pushing the plunger down. (The less fuel, the more pumps)
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25. Assembling the Stove
Lubricate the end of the fuel line lightly with MSR® Pump Cup Oil (saliva or other mineral-base lubricant), then insert it into the fuel tank bushing on the pump.
Snap the catch arm securely into the slot on the pump body.
Put the heat reflector in place.
Bend fuel line to allow stove to sit squarely on the ground.
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26. Assembling the Stove
Lubricate the end of the fuel line lightly with MSR® Pump Cup Oil (saliva or other mineral-base lubricant), then insert it into the fuel tank bushing on the pump.
Snap the catch arm securely into the slot on the pump body.
Put the heat reflector in place.
Bend fuel line to allow stove to sit squarely on the ground.
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27. Operating the Stove Before lighting the stove check that:
Stove assembly has no fuel leaks.
Area is clear of flammable materials
Catch arm is locked and stove is properly assembled.
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28. Operating the Stove Before lighting the stove check that:
Stove assembly has no fuel leaks.
Area is clear of flammable materials
Catch arm is locked and stove is properly assembled.
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29. Operating the Stove Priming instructions for white gas:
Priming pre-heats the stove to turn the liquid fuel into vapor. To pre-heat properly, the priming flame must contact the generator tube. Insufficient priming may result in flare-up.
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30. Operating the Stove Priming instructions for white gas:
Priming pre-heats the stove to turn the liquid fuel into vapor. To pre-heat properly, the priming flame must contact the generator tube. Insufficient priming may result in flare-up.
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31. Operating the Stove Priming Make sure the Flame Adjuster is closed.
Open on/off control valve fully.
Open the Flame Adjuster ½ turn until fuel flows through the jet for 3 to 5 seconds.
Turn the Flame Adjuster off.
Check for leaks at the on/off control valve, Flame Adjuster, pump, Fuel Bottle Jet and Fuel Line. If leaks are found, do not use stove.
Light the priming fuel.
Place the windshield around the stove, then fold the ends together to keep it securely in place
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32. Operating the Stove Priming Make sure the Flame Adjuster is closed.
Open on/off control valve fully.
Open the Flame Adjuster ½ turn until fuel flows through the jet for 3 to 5 seconds.
Turn the Flame Adjuster off.
Check for leaks at the on/off control valve, Flame Adjuster, pump, Fuel Bottle Jet and Fuel Line. If leaks are found, do not use stove.
Light the priming fuel.
Place the windshield around the stove, then fold the ends together to keep it securely in place
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33. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove on:
When the priming flame is down to a small flame (about seconds), slowly open the Flame Adjuster
If the stove :
Goes out, turn the Flame Adjuster off
Burns with erratic yellow flames, but the priming cup is still burning, turn the Flame Adjuster off and pre-heat longer.
Burns with a blue flame, wait a minute then adjust to desired setting. There is a delay between turning the control valve and changes in flame.
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34. Operating the Stove
Turning the Stove on:
When the priming flame is down to a small flame (about seconds), slowly open the valve
If the stove :
Goes out, turn the control valve off
Burns with erratic yellow flames, but the priming cup is still burning, turn the Flame Adjuster off and pre-heat longer.
Burns with a blue flame, wait a minute then adjust to desired setting. There is a delay between turning the control valve and changes in flame.
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35. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove on:
To maintain stove performance, pump the plunger 3-5 strokes as needed to keep enough pressure in the fuel tank. You should feel firm resistance when you pump down on the plunger. The less fuel in the bottle , the more pumps needed to keep pressure. DO NOT over pressurize. Fuel bottle pressure that is to high causes erratic flames. Low pressure causes low flames and very slow burn times.
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36. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove on:
To maintain stove performance, pump the plunger 3-5 strokes as needed to keep enough pressure in the fuel tank. You should feel firm resistance when you pump down on the plunger. The less fuel in the bottle , the more pumps needed to keep pressure. DO NOT over pressurize. Fuel bottle pressure that is to high causes erratic flames. Low pressure causes low flames and very slow burn times.
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37. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove on:
To cook, adjust the Flame Adjuster to the desired level from low for simmering to high for rapid boiling.
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38. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove on:
To cook, adjust the Flame Adjuster to the desired level from low for simmering to high for rapid boiling.
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39. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove off:
Turn the on/off control valve off The flame will take a minute or so to die out.
WAIT seconds to turn off the Flame Adjuster
WAIT for the stove to cool before disassembling!
Depressurize the fuel Bottle by:
unlocking the catch arm and pulling the fuel line out of the pump assembly.
Away away from heat, sparks, or flame, hold the fuel bottle upright, turn the pump assembly away from you, and unscrew the pump to release pressure!
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40. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove off:
Turn the on/off control valve off The flame will take a minute or so to die out.
WAIT seconds to turn off the Flame Adjuster
WAIT for the stove to cool before disassembling!
Depressurize the fuel Bottle by:
unlocking the catch arm and pulling the fuel line out of the pump assembly.
Away away from heat, sparks, or flame, hold the fuel bottle upright, turn the pump assembly away from you, and unscrew the pump to release pressure!
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41. Operating the Stove
Turning the Stove off:
For transporting or storing: leave the pump assembly in the fuel bottle or, to be sure the control valve does not open by mistake, unscrew the pump and replace it with the fuel bottle cap.
When packing always make sure the Fuel Bottle is depressurized and the On/Off Valve is securely off
To Pack: Turn the stove upside down, Rotate the Fuel line assembly down. Fold Flame Adjuster. Rotate legs until snug against enclosure and Latch the Catch Arm
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42. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove off:
For transporting or storing: leave the pump assembly in the fuel bottle or, to be sure the control valve does not open by mistake, unscrew the pump and replace it with the fuel bottle cap.
When packing always make sure the Fuel Bottle is depressurized and the On/Off Valve is securely off
To Pack: Turn the stove upside down, Rotate the Fuel line assembly down. Fold Flame Adjuster. Rotate legs until snug against enclosure and Latch the Catch Arm
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43. 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. 22
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44. 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.
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45. Thank You!
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46. Thank You!
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47. Skills Instruction
Skills Instruction is an integral part of Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting and Venturing.
Scouting’s approach to skills instruction is:
See it Do it Test it Review it
Another way to put it is this:
Explain Demonstrate Try
Critique Debrief
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48. 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 Try
Critique Debrief
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49. Effective Skills Instruction
The steps in effective skills instruction:
Objective
Discovery
Teaching and Learning
Application
Evaluation
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50. Effective Skills Instruction
We have just completed a skills instruction. Let’s review the steps.
The steps in effective skills instruction:
Objective: It is what you need to teach, i.e., how to light the stove
Discovery: Realization the skill is needed, e.g. you didn’t know how to or it is a new type of stove
Teaching and Learning: the actual teaching
Application: Doing it, lighting the stove
Evaluation: Did you learn, can you light it?
Also point out that sometimes discovery precedes objective - can’t do something so let’s learn it.
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51. Great leaders are great Teachers
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52. 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.
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53. 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. 27
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54. 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.
Objective
Discovery
Teaching and Learning
Application
Evaluation
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55. Thank You!
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