SR540Beaver 116 Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Just curious, are gas lanterns OK for Cub Scout campouts as long as they are handled by an adult? I could swear I read somewhere that they were not. Perhaps I read that the Cubs can't handle it, but I'm not sure. Flashlights are great for somethings, but not for putting up a tent in the dark. Been there, done that! I know they make the battery lanterns, but I don't want to buy both kinds.....one for Cub campouts and another for personal campouts unless I have to. Link to post Share on other sites
fboisseau 10 Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 We have used propane gas lanterns on serveral Cub campouts. Just keep in mind that they should be used only by the adults. Link to post Share on other sites
sctmom 11 Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Also, no gas lanterns INSIDE the tents. Link to post Share on other sites
SR540Beaver 116 Posted October 25, 2002 Author Share Posted October 25, 2002 sctmom, No, I don't want to burn my shelter or aspyxiate (sp) my son and I. LOL Link to post Share on other sites
Bob White 20 Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Check the Guide to Safe Scouting. I think you will find that the lamps must be operated by adults, fueled by adults, and the fuel must be stored under lock and key when not being used. Bob Link to post Share on other sites
sctmom 11 Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Kwc, you'd be surprised at the number of people who don't know what the dangers are of the lantern in the tent. Link to post Share on other sites
SR540Beaver 116 Posted October 25, 2002 Author Share Posted October 25, 2002 sctmom, I wasn't poking fun at you. I agree. It is the same people who don't know that you are not supposed to use a blowdryer in the tub. Hence, all the "stupid" sounding common sense warning tags on everything we buy. Link to post Share on other sites
sctmom 11 Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 kwc, that's fine, I didn't think you were. I was very reliefed to see you knew why. Yep, I like the don't use the hair dryer in the bathtub or while sleeping tags. Also, some people don't know that the flashlight in the tent throws shadows and everyone else gets a silleohoute of you changing clothes. AND tents are NOT sound proof. Link to post Share on other sites
SR540Beaver 116 Posted October 25, 2002 Author Share Posted October 25, 2002 sctmom, Hey, maybe the Scout Shop can start selling the Bill Engvall "here's your sign" signs to clueless campers. I very well know that tents are not sound proof. We had a one nighter a few weeks ago and had snorers all around us. Also, the kid in the tent next to us had a couple of cans of beenie weenies that night and kept "sounding off" late into the night. This campout did not have designated campgrounds per pack, all campers were in on huge open area. As far as the flashlight and silleohoutes, maybe I need to stay up later and wait for the show! Link to post Share on other sites
evmori 11 Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 While National allows the use of liquid fuels, some councils - mine included - prohibit them. Check with your council camping chair to see what the policy is. Propane with younger kids is safer. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10 Link to post Share on other sites
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