how long does a propane canister last?

[wifesaysimadumbass]

i usually run with a 2.5 gallon can with a tree so i have no idea how long the little cans last. i will be bringing a small tabletop bbq and stove, lantern. cooking two meals a day, bbq only once and some night lantern time how long will an average can last
thanks

[4runnerchevy]

It really depends on the projectile. Exsplosives seem to use all the canister in one shot, gunshots seem to expel all the gas before exsplosion. If you set up the lantern right, I give it a few minutes burn time. :flipoff:

[YotaGirl]

It really depends on the projectile. Exsplosives seem to use all the canister in one shot, gunshots seem to expel all the gas before exsplosion. If you set up the lantern right, I give it a few minutes burn time. :flipoff:


HAHAHAHAHA that's good info right there!

[4x4mike]

I have 5 little "disposable" canisters that I have had for a couple of years now. I have one of those couplers from Cablea's that allow you to fill them from a bigger tank. I usually put one on my lantern and it'll last at least 2 nights. I use about half of another one on the BBQ and stove for dinner and breakfast. That being said I usually take 4 with me and come back with 2 un-used. It's always good to have more than you need. You never know when you'll need to shoot one for S&G or loan one out.

Here's the coupler.
http://www.amazon.com/Northern-Tool-Equipment-Propane-Coupler/dp/B0000AXEWU

[RobG]

I usually pack 1 per day but wind up using 1/2 per day between the lantern and the 2 burner stove.

[Seanz0rz]

mikey, remember how we ran out at BB back in may? bring more than you need... haha.

[CJM]

Bring 2-3 of them to be safe, figure on using half a one a day. But I spent 3 days and cooked about 12x on a dual burner coleman with 2 cans.

[Marc P]

mikey, remember how we ran out at BB back in may? bring more than you need... haha.


Cooking rocks is not the "norm"

I usually go through 1 in a weekend....using a stove for breakfast and dinner, and a lantern for a while in the evening.

[slosurfer]

I have 5 little "disposable" canisters that I have had for a couple of years now. I have one of those couplers from Cablea's that allow you to fill them from a bigger tank. I usually put one on my lantern and it'll last at least 2 nights. I use about half of another one on the BBQ and stove for dinner and breakfast. That being said I usually take 4 with me and come back with 2 un-used. It's always good to have more than you need. You never know when you'll need to shoot one for S&G or loan one out.

Here's the coupler.
http://www.amazon.com/Northern-Tool-Equipment-Propane-Coupler/dp/B0000AXEWU


That's awesome, I need to get one of those! How do you know when you've filled the little one?



I usually go through 1 in a weekend....using a stove for breakfast and dinner, and a lantern for a while in the evening.


I'm the same and that is if I have to cook all the whole meals on the 3burner stove (I usually try to cook as much over an open fire as I can).

I take 3 or 4 for my trips. Even when I take the m416 with it's 11# propane tank and lantern tree, I'll still take the 3 or 4 little ones.

[YotaGirl]

lol I'm old school....I'm still rockin the white fuel stove and lantern!

[X-Tool Pimp]

I usually use about 1/4 or more of a 10 gal tank........... :confused:









of corse thats running the truck/stove/lights etc........ :laugh:

[4x4mike]

I have 5 little "disposable" canisters that I have had for a couple of years now. I have one of those couplers from Cablea's that allow you to fill them from a bigger tank. I usually put one on my lantern and it'll last at least 2 nights. I use about half of another one on the BBQ and stove for dinner and breakfast. That being said I usually take 4 with me and come back with 2 un-used. It's always good to have more than you need. You never know when you'll need to shoot one for S&G or loan one out.

Here's the coupler.
http://www.amazon.com/Northern-Tool-Equipment-Propane-Coupler/dp/B0000AXEWU


That's awesome, I need to get one of those! How do you know when you've filled the little one?



I usually go through 1 in a weekend....using a stove for breakfast and dinner, and a lantern for a while in the evening.


I'm the same and that is if I have to cook all the whole meals on the 3burner stove (I usually try to cook as much over an open fire as I can).

I take 3 or 4 for my trips. Even when I take the m416 with it's 11# propane tank and lantern tree, I'll still take the 3 or 4 little ones.


Your little one is full when it reaches the same pressure as the big tank. Technically you could fill a large tank with a small tank if the pressure was lower than the "filling tank." One thing I noticed my last trip was that the tank was bulging. It looks like the little tanks might have a life but I'll rely on the pressure relief valve. My extra 20# tank has been filling the little tanks for 2 years now.

[slosurfer]

Thanks Mike, that's pretty much how I thought it would work, just wasn't sure. :thumbup:

[wifesaysimadumbass]

marc said cooking rocks hahahaha anyone who wasn't on that trip thinks were a bunch of dope fiends...... thanks for the info i will probably bring 5. 1 extra just in case for four days that should be good

[Tankota]

I got that little device at harbor freight. It really saves money on buying small canisters.

4x4mike, Do you freeze the little canisters before you fill them? Thats what I always do. But if they get too cold, they get over full and stretch when they warm up. I usually fill them up by weight to avoid any un-wanted explosions. :clap:

And yes, cooking rocks may not be the norm, but it sure is the best thing to keep warm with on a cold night! Has any one ever said that our group was normal :hillbill:

[wifesaysimadumbass]

ok heres the report on the propane. just got back and i used a little over one canister ... i cooked breakfast thursday and friday and saturday and cooked dinner on thursday and friday night. used the bbq and stove both times (no Lantern) so next time i will bring two only.

[4x4mike]

Now you know. I always forget so I had to write it down.