Portable butane stoves...

Just thought I'd share the goings on last weekend involving some close friends of ours.

Whilst camping at Molesworth, the family was preparing some food on a butane stove (The $20 jobs available everywhere). The mother walked away from the stove momentarily and KABOOM!!!!!!!! The butane canister exploded sending parts of the stove completely through both the inner wall and fly of their tent after smashing a storage unit, landing with some gusto in an area kids had just departed from. The stove was brand new, as were the canisters and likewise the tent...

It was pure good luck no-one was injured in this event as it was a group of families, including many kids, getting together for the weekend.

Anaconda, the store where all the gear was purchased have come to the party and supplied a new tent, a new storage unit and new Coleman stove with gas bottle ($150 worth against the 2x$20 butane stoves they originally supplied) at absolutely no cost... Good on them for looking after their customers.

The brand of stove involved was Primus and they have taken receipt of the damaged stove and have promised to investigate why the stove exploded. I only mention the brand so those of you with one or more of them can inspect them for leaks/damage etc...

Take care on your holidays, especially playing with gas...