| How to Set Up a Backpacking Stove Posted: A butane stove is an excellent cooking tool to have in the outdoors. You can cook your food in less than half the time compared to using solid fuel and you can actually do proper cooking (control the heat easily). These stove models are light and portable, making them suitable for backpacking trips. Follow the steps in this article to know how to set up a backpacking stove. Note: The "Campingaz Blueut" model is used for demonstration purposes in this article. Steps - Place the canister to fit right into the holder as shown.
- Close up the legs. The base can still open easily, but it will not be able to do so once you screw in the burner.
- Screw in the burner. Before doing so, make sure the gas valve is closed fully (but not too tightly; doing so will wear out the threads quickly). You will know that you have connected the burner to the canister when you cannot screw down any further. There will most likely not be any sound when the canister has been pierced.
- To test that the canister has been pierced, turn on the gas by turning the gas handle in a clockwise manner in a well ventilated area (outdoors is the best). If you hear the sound of the gas, the stove is ready for use.
- Turn on the gas and holding a lighter or matchstick below the part where the gas comes out from, light the stove. A flame is not clearly visible, but you will feel the heat of the stove very soon. Once screwed on, do not remove the canister until it has been completely used. You can then replace the canister re-following the steps above.
Video Tips - Depending on the brand and model of stove you are using, the cook timings will be different. Always read the accompanying instructions with your backpacking stove.
- Different models of stoves will have slightly different set-up procedures. Follow the instructions in the manual.
- It is important to note the freezing temperature of your stove. If it's too cold, it may not be able to operate.
- Refer to the article on choosing a backpacking stove, for details on purchasing a backpacking stove.
- A wind shield may be deployed in conditions of strong wind, but must be brought along. If wind is likely to be an issue where you're backpacking, be sure to include one.
Warnings - Do not unscrew stove once set up; by doing so you are creating a serious fire hazard.
- If you fail to light the stove within 5 seconds, switch off the gas valve and wait for 5 seconds for the gas to disperse before trying again.
- Do not use canisters/cartridges that are not designed for the specific make of stove. Refer to the accompanying manual of your stove.
- The flame is not visible when the surroundings are bright (day time). That does not mean it is not there!
- Never attempt to screw on stove burner if there is any form of fire/flame within 30 feet, not even a cigarette. Unseen gas can escape from canister during this process, and leap towards the flame, causing an extremely dangerous situation, where the flame can follow the gas to your canister, and potentially cause it to explode in your hand.
Things You'll Need - The Campingaz Blueut butane stove comes in two parts. The canister comes separately. To cook, you need:
- The burner (top part, has a needle at the bottom to pierce the canister)
- The stove holder
- The canister
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| How to Stop a Wedding Posted: We've all seen the movies where a person halts a wedding in progress in order to get back the one they truly love. In reality though, halting a wedding from going ahead is a very delicate situation that can easily backfire on you and spoil a significant day. If you believe you're justified in doing so, however, here are some suggestions for going about stopping a wedding with class and dignity. Steps - Before considering anything as dramatic as stopping a wedding in progress, try to contact your beloved prior to the wedding day so you two can have a private moment together. Stopping a wedding is an act that will have serious consequences for many people: you, the bride and groom, their families and the other guests. Avoiding doing so may be best for all concerned.
- Make sure you truly feel as if halting the wedding is your only option. You most likely have a history with the person about to tie the knot, and you must be certain that your odds of winning him or her back are favorable and desirable.
- Don't just think about yourself in this equation. Be honest about your belief that your beloved is not happy with the person he or she is about to marry. It is possible, after all, that they have made this choice after a great deal of soul-searching, based on their own wants, needs, and preferences. Sometimes a person will prefer a pragmatic, realistic, and reliable love choice over a deep love that they feel isn't going to fulfill specific needs in their life.
- Talk this out with several others before you act. The human mind works in strange ways. Sometimes what we think in our own mind is a brilliant idea at the time might just turn out to be crazy. We all have false memories - the recollection of an event, or the details of an event, that did not occur.
- Find out the location of the wedding. Unless you have been invited, you will have to find out where the wedding ceremony is to be held, and the exact time. Ask family members or friends if it doesn't appear too suspicious, or perhaps check the wedding notices in the local newspaper.
- Prepare your speech. If you're going to put a stop to something that has taken months to prepare and probably even longer to agree to, what you have to say needs to be incredibly compelling. Writing out a speech, rehearsing it, and learning it by heart are absolute necessities to overcome nerves and to project it from the heart.
- Build an effective case.
- Keep it brief but powerful.
- Give reasons why the person you love is marrying the wrong person. And why it should be you instead.
- Express your undying devotion to the bride or groom.
- Find a suitable place to wait. Do not allow yourself to be seated by the ushers. This increases the odds that you may be stuck in a bad part of the audience that will make it difficult for you to make your objection. If you have to, wait until everyone has been seated and the wedding is underway before you enter the foyer of the building.
- If the wedding is outdoors, keep a good distance until the bride has walked the aisle.
- Be in position when the ceremony begins. The best spot is at the back door of the church or room in which the ceremony is taking place. If the wedding is outdoors, move to the back of the aisle or seating area.
Will you object before it's too late? - At this point you must immediately provide a reason why your beloved must not marry the other person. This is where your well-rehearsed speech will ensure that you sound convincing and will help prevent you from coming across as weak, crazy, or insecure. WARNING: If you make untrue allegations against another person you're likely to be sued.
- Some weddings no longer include this phrase. Unless you are sure this wedding does it might simply be better to talk to your love ahead of time.
- Wait. The bride or groom will have only a few seconds to make a decision and everyone this person knows will be hanging on his or her answer. If he or she objects, quietly exit the room and walk away without making a scene. Don't be surprised if things do not go as you hoped; this is a very left-field, highly emotionally charged act. Instead, be gracious, nod politely, and apologize.
- Exit the wedding without making a fuss. You've probably already caused enough emotional trauma for the guests present (which is why it is exceedingly important to always think long and hard before going through with this).
- Have a taxi waiting, or your car, ready to make a fast exit.
- If you need to speak with your beloved, wait until after the honeymoon and send an email or text asking to meet up.
- Take charge if things go your way. If he or she decides not to go through with the wedding, it is your duty to immediately escort your beloved away from the pressure of their family and friends. There is no doubt that friends and family will be angry or furious and will demand answers if the bride or groom doesn't immediately flee the scene.
- Have a get-away car prepared so that the bride or groom doesn't have to face the embarrassment of his or her friends and family.
- Enjoy life with your stolen bride or groom. Be cautious, however, as someone who is likely to walk from a wedding may be afraid of commitment, and insecure in relationships. This could pose problems for your relationship.
Tips - Write out what you plan to say as an objection to the wedding. This way if you freeze when everyone is wondering why you are interrupting the ceremony, you can refer to your written declaration of love and minimize the risk of drawing a blank.
- Be prepared to cover the expenses of the wedding if you get your heart's desire. It's only fair recompense and you may be legally responsible for these expenses if you succeed.
Warnings - Objecting to a marriage is risky and your odds of pulling it off are slim at best.
- You should try your best to work out any potential issues with your "beloved" before the day of the wedding. If you can't talk to the person and air your concerns, you should take that as a sign that breaking up the wedding is not the correct course of action.
- In attempting to steal a soon-to-be spouse away, you will face the anger of their family and friends. If you attempt to break up a wedding, you may well ensure continuing hatred from your "beloved" and everybody else involved.
- Unless you want to face immediate repercussions or you're dealing with a very understanding family, it might be a good idea to move to a different part of the country afterward. You should have a job and place to live in mind before you depart.
- In many weddings in this day and age the officiant does not ask if anyone objects.
- If you really respect and care about this person, talk to him/her ahead of time in private. Speaking up for the first time at the wedding in front of a crowd of people can be a very hurtful, impolite way to handle the situation.
- Seek psychological counsel. What you are suggesting is rare, not normal, and will cause life-changing memories for everyone in the room. You may also want legal counsel -- if you make any negative remarks about another person you're likely to be sued for slander.
Things You'll Need - Prepared speech
- Wedding details
- The confidence to speak your mind
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