Alternate Fuels and Types of Stoves
Charcoal
In some parts of the country, open-flame fires are limited to camp stoves or completely prohibited. Most of the year that is true at Camp Los Mochas.
Scouts should never use liquid fire starter.(see the Boy Scout Handbook)
Chemical Fuels
The Boy Scouts of America has a policy on the use of liquid, gaseous, or jellied fuels. One of the purposes of Scout camping is to give the boy a wilderness experience. In some situations, however, the use of chemical fuel stoves is more practical and may be necessary as a sound conservation practice.
The BSA policy on use of chemical fuels can be found in the Guide to Safe Scouting.
REI's Information about Fuels
Types of Stoves and Lanterns.
There are several approved camp stoves and lanterns available for BSA use. Check the BSA Supply Catalog for approved examples.
REI's Current Selection of Stoves
REI's Current Selection of Lantern
Links to REI's merchandise is intended to be for information only. We are not endorsing REI or encouraging scouts to purchase from them. They just provide the best on-line information about the equipment which we use.
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