Portable gas cookers are convenient, but they can be dangerous. So, here’s a few safety tips for using them

Safety First

• Ventilation is key. Never use them in a tent or enclosed space. Cookers can release carbon monoxide which is deadly.
• Check for leaks. Before you light up, make sure everything's tight. No hissing sounds.
• Stable surface. Put the cooker on a flat, solid surface. You don't want it tipping over.
• Keep flammables away. Tents, sleeping bags, dry grass. They all burn.

Real-World Situations You Want to Avoid

Scenario 1

You’re out in the bush, cooking up some dinner after a long day of tramping. You've set up your cooker inside the tent because it's windy. Bad move. A leak, a spark, and you've got a fire. 

Scenario 2

You’re on a boat, cooking in the cabin. No ventilation, you’re risking carbon monoxide poisoning.