Strong Roots Training asked 1000 outdoor enthusiasts and instructors what were the most common mistakes they had come across when using an outdoor stove.  They are listed below:

1.      Not allowing a stove to cool after use, or forgetting it’s hot before picking it up.

2.      Using the wrong fuel or not checking the gas bottle fits before use.

3.      Setting up to cook on an uneven surface.

4.      Putting pan onto boil whilst setting up camp and forgetting about it, allowing it to boil dry and damaging the pots.

5.      Refilling a meth’s stove prior to it being extinguished.  Fire!  (Obviously not a problem with Primus stoves that use LP-gas or pressurised liquid petroleum).

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About PRIMUS:

Swedish company Primus has been creating products for outdoor use since 1892. They have been tested on expeditions by such pioneers as Fridtjof Nansen, Roald Amundsen and Sir Edmund Hillary. Today, Primus is known for its reliable, safe and innovative products that make people enjoy their outdoors adventures – both big and small. The focus is on creating environmentally friendly, easy to use and lightweight products. Primus AB, based in Solna (Sweden), is an independent part of Fenix Outdoor AB. 90% of  Primus’ product range is sold in more than 70 countries worldwide.