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jeffersskate

02/6/2015 at 5:28pm
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we have a vango Maritsa 700, which comes with a porch section - where we keep our cooking equipment and we do cook inside it on our gas stove - with the door open - we have a specific stand for our cooker - and keep it away from the tent walls whilst cooking (it has metal wind shields too) - the kids aren't allowed in the porch whilst cooking - and as soon as were done with it it gets disconnected and moved as far away from the tent a possible - wed rather a nicked gas bottle than a mishap - never happened though - preferable to cook outside obviously but when you need a big tent and the weather is gosh awful then needs must...

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ficklejade

02/6/2015 at 5:41pm
Location: Isle of Mull
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I have a fishing umbrella which has sides that go two-thirds the way round and use this for cooking/eating when weather is lousy.

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03/6/2015 at 11:28am
Location: Herts & Essex borders
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We have a canopy that we use as a kitchen so it's open fronted and can be accessed from the tent without getting wet if it's raining. It's much cheaper than buying a full on zip up porch, but gives more protection than a tarp because it has sides.

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heath63

05/6/2015 at 10:27am
Location: wirral
Outfit: Outwell Nevada m Vango sigma 300

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Hi slummum, I have this very tent, its absolutely fab, I do love mine.

I would not use a stove with a regulator inside a tent. However I do use a suitcase stove, since I started camping about 9 years a go. I have never had any issues with them, as long as it is used correctly like any other equipment.
Cannister is inserted correctly and pans are not oversized.

I have used mine from my smallest to the biggest tent when the weather is bad for a brew and to cook on.

The issues will be the same if cooking in a porch or tent, if you are totally risk averse, I would advise using a seperate utility tent.
It is recommended that porches are taken down in high winds on here.
With really bad weather and you need to cook inside, the Neveda m has excellent ventilation, as you do not need to be completely sealed up inside. I have a very sturdy cooking stand which has a metal shield. Make sure that it is away from the walls. I taught my son that he needs to play quietly while I'm cooking and I stay by it.

When finished doing whatever I just remove the cartridge.
When its nice, I moved everything outside.
Like you I have used a tarp to cook under, when its raining in the past.

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purplebean

05/6/2015 at 10:56am
Location: West Yorkshire
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I have a nevada m with the fully enclosed awning. I cook nside it with an open flame and with the door shut if the weather is horrible. Never had a problem. I have even cooked in the tent itself I just banish everyone to the bedroom pods or make them sit in chairs with instructions not to move.

heath63

05/6/2015 at 8:07pm
Location: wirral
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Quote: Originally posted by purplebean on 05/6/2015
I have a nevada m with the fully enclosed awning. I cook nside it with an open flame and with the door shut if the weather is horrible. Never had a problem. I have even cooked in the tent itself I just banish everyone to the bedroom pods or make them sit in chairs with instructions not to move.

I loved your setup purplebean

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robnchar

05/6/2015 at 10:20pm
Location: Notts Derbyshire
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If using a tent as a Cookery class room is OK for the Guyline Gourmet. i am sure you will be fine just take care.

jelboy53

06/6/2015 at 8:42am
Location: Cumbernauld Scotland
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Its just common sense really when cooking inside is necessary due to weather or whatever....

Cooker away from the walls..Never left unattended....Gas bottle/cooker disconnected when finished(and over night)

Most front doors on tents have eyelets at the bottom to turn it into a porch cover...Two poles...A couple of wind breaks and you have an area outside to cook in..In all but the most foul weather....

And remember...On those occasions when you have to cook inside some one is up and about monitoring whats happening in front of them in a well ventilated area...Not sitting relaxing or in bed with a naked flame burning!!!

Of course when kids...The dog or adults are all milling about some sort of order has to be set and adhered to...But that's as true in the kitchen at home as it is in a tent.....

Cooking in a tent Can be done safely if a few simple rules are followed...But it is good to have an alternative if the weather is foul....

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BRYANMITCH

07/6/2015 at 3:07pm
Location: GATESHEAD
Outfit: Shiney new ALASKAand tent collection

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Be careful!!! If the stove/cooker doesnt light immediately--you then have a little cloud of gas floating around in your tent waiting for your next attempt at lighting.I was quite amazed at how quickly the flymesh went up

Lesson learned.No more cooking inside for me.
Other considerations..smelly tent...fat from the frying pan splashing all over...and the odd occasion when you put the hot pan down on your s.i.g. Nasty.

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purplebean

07/6/2015 at 5:50pm
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I never cook anything that needs oil when camping for the exact reason you mention. If I am making something where at home I would start by frying onions I just cook them in a little stock in the tent.

heath63

07/6/2015 at 10:51pm
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Quote: Originally posted by BRYANMITCH on 07/6/2015
Be careful!!! If the stove/cooker doesnt light immediately--you then have a little cloud of gas floating around in your tent waiting for your next attempt at lighting.I was quite amazed at how quickly the flymesh went up Lesson learned.No more cooking inside for me.
Other considerations..smelly tent...fat from the frying pan splashing all over...and the odd occasion when you put the hot pan down on your s.i.g. Nasty.

To be honest, with the suitcase stove, it lights up straight way, there shouldn't be flumes of gas floating around.

One has to be a bit of a numpty, to put a hot pan on the SIG. Problem solved if frying anything, just use one of those splash guards over the pan. Stove should be a well away from the walls and using a proper kitchen unit, there should be a shield, which helps with the protection.
Well smells that's different.

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matt-lucie

08/6/2015 at 7:24am
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We usually always cook indoors. We have plenty of ventilation with the side mesh. We have side wind guards up and never leave unattended.

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