[at-l] Question about alcohol stove use

[RoksnRoots@aol.com (RoksnRoots@aol.com)]

In a message dated 7/2/2002 7:39:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
PMAnderson@apshealthcare.com writes:


> I also have to admit I used it in the tent...  i had a nomad, I was worried
> about it going up in flames, but I was basically hypothermic, drenched to
> the skin and frozen from the sleet storm.  Knew I was in bad shape cuz I
> wasn't feeling cold anymore... so, wanted to stay in my bag and keep the
> down dry and just lit it up in the tent and heated cider.  Looking back - I
> see it as just an example of the bad decisions you make when you are
> hypothermic!  but - it did work well in that situation - easy to control
> flame, stayed small, no burst to worry about, no priming etc.
> 


        ***     If any newbies are watching, you should remember to never use 
a stove inside a tent. The monoxide fumes will act just like a car running in 
a closed garage and asphyxiate you!!!   


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