Why practice safe stove operation and fuel handling?

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  1. To cook faster than anyone
  2. To show off
  3. To avoid accidents and handle fuel safely

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  1. Scouting America: Backpacking www.scouting.org/merit-badges/backpacking Checked 2026-11-07.

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