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During 1979-1988 in the United States, from 878 to 1513 deaths per year were attributed to unintentional CO poisoning (1). CO poisoning has been reported in many different settings, including homes (5), automobiles (6), and indoor arenas (7). The findings in this report demonstrate the danger of CO from portable gas stoves and charcoal grills, specifically if placed inside a tent or other confined sleeping area. In the United States during 1990-1994, portable fuel-burning camp stoves and lanterns were involved in 10-17 CO poisoning deaths each year, and charcoal grills were involved in 15-27 deaths each year (2). During this same time, an annual average of 30 fatal CO poisonings occurred inside tents or campers (2).

Evening temperatures often drop unexpectedly, even during warmer months of the year. Campers who are unprepared for colder weather may overlook the danger of operating fuel-burning camping heaters, portable gas stoves, or charcoal grills inside tents and campers. Camping stoves and heaters are not designed to be used indoors and can emit hazardous amounts of CO, and smoldering charcoal emits large amounts of CO. Inside a tent or camper, these sources produce dangerous concentrations of CO, which becomes even more dangerous to sleeping persons who are unable to recognize the early symptoms of CO poisoning.

To avoid hazardous CO exposures, fuel-burning equipment such as camping stoves, camping heaters, lanterns, and charcoal grills should never be used inside a tent, camper, or other enclosed shelter. Opening tent flaps, doors, or windows is insufficient to prevent build-up of CO concentrations from these devices. When using fuel-burning devices outdoors, the exhaust should not vent into enclosed shelters. Warnings about the potential for CO poisoning should be stated clearly in the owner's manual and on labels permanently affixed to portable stoves. In 1997, changes made in the labeling requirements for retail charcoal containers* more clearly conveyed the danger of burning charcoal inside homes, tents, or campers. Rather than relying on fuel-burning appliances to supply heat, campers should leave home with adequate bedding and clothing and should consume extra calories and fluids during the outing to prevent hypothermia. Continuing efforts to educate the public by organizations that promote outdoor activities or operate camping areas also should decrease camping-associated CO poisoning.

In response to the original question  -  YES, absolutely worth it.

I truly beleive that you could take just the cobb and nothing else and cook all your meals on it with no ehu, gas stove etc.

It's so much more than a BBQ, it's a complete kitchen.

And yes, as said before, like any BBQ it will produce carbon monoxide so it should be used in a non enclosed space only. but that really should be common sense!

Quote: Originally posted by dianebb72 on 20/8/2011

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jacket spuds

chicken casserole

chicken stir fry

Roast chicken

we seem to have cooked much more substantial meals on the Cobb than we did on the Cadac (we use all pieces of the Cobb)

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That seals the deal, your food looks lush, however, i have tried to find a Cobb with everything included, Wok,frying pan etc any help appreciated folks.

Quote: Originally posted by Bradybunch4 on 23/4/2009

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Quote: Originally posted by valbarley on 23/4/2009

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If the best thing it does is joints, get a dutch oven instead

 

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Dutch ovens are amazing, I agree, but you need a campfire....you don`t with the cobb...therefore we have both now

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I use the Dutch on a low gas ring with 6-8 charcoal bricks on top if there is no fire....works great!

BTW Lakeland are doing the cobb for £99

Quote: Originally posted by paddy-c on 23/9/2011

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 Just ordered one with all the attachments £196.00 . xmas present off the Wife and eldest son.

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Ex army chef, love entertaining and cooking, faces would be a picture bringing out Pizzas from what some consider as a BBQ.

I relish the fact of cooking a full sunday roast, on my Cobb, while still having my facilities for using my Gas and Coleman unleaded fuel cookers. my target setting will be 6 for a 3 course roast chicken dinner.

Starter,Main and dessert with a demonstration of baking Scones tartlets pies and Pizzas

Roll on 2012