http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/ A discussion list for Canadian Scout Leaders Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:53:13 GMT Don Poaps http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2431 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2431 We build these out of coffee cans. We did a winter hike from Camp Manitou in Ontario, way back when I could walk. We cooked bratwurst style dogs and the Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:43:08 GMT Valinda http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2430 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2430 Thanks for the help. Unfortuntaly i only got the information right now, as on friday my email addie was hijacked by a spammer, so I lost all my emails that Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:40:58 GMT T English http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2429 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2429 ... This is as good as any I've found, but meals are so recipe dependant, its always hard to make a calculator work for it. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:43:34 GMT Valinda http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2428 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2428 Normally I'm pretty good at this, but I'm wondering if anyone knows of a site, that would help figure out how much to buy for. I only need help with 2 items. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:51:57 GMT scoutleader101 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2427 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2427 During our testing we found that even though wax's longer molecular chain will generate more heat than alcohol, the stove design was a lot less efficient in Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:39:05 GMT scoutleader101 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2426 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2426 Currently we're working on making a penny can stove which is variation of the pop can stove. Google it and the first site will probably be: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:15:37 GMT Elaine Nickel http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2425 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2425 just read a post on the buddy burner (while looking up how to make one) that stated that food cans now a days are coated inside with a plastic type product to Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:20:18 GMT Valinda http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2424 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2424 Our venturerers did this activity with our cubs during their Spring Camp. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:38:51 GMT Ric http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2423 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2423 Another option is the "Buddy Burner". The advantage is that it uses wax instead of a liquid fuel and is lightweight for backpacking. It also doesn't leak. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:37:28 GMT T English http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2422 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2422 ... Thanks Garth, we'll try them out. Looks like they'd occupy a morning at summer camp..... Tim Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:54:58 GMT scoutleader101 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2421 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2421 We have had hundreds of scouts make these so it is a good project to work on. I can't find the exact site we've referred to in the past but this one is Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:33:35 GMT T English http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2420 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2420 ... ....google-ing "pop can stove"..... Hey, those are cool. Looks like a good project for summer camp. I see many designs, what version did you make and are Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:09:57 GMT Ric http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2419 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2419 We use a large canvas tarp as a dining fly. The canvas is heavier but it takes the abuse and the wind much better. It sets up fairly quickly. If there are Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:27:12 GMT scoutleader101 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2418 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2418 What we attempt to teach is that if a person is properly equipped then that reduces the amount of large, heavy and expensive group equipment that is needed. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:14:21 GMT Allan Yates http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2417 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutscan-l/message/2417 Are there no biting flys in Alberta? :) On my Venturer canoe trip last year, the most popular sleeping structure was the screened in dining shelter. The kids