Sterno Cooking Fuel: Survival Prep Overview

[@newenglanders2]

This was very helpful and no I'm not going to try lighting my finger on fire, lol. Thank you for no background music, and being pretty concise, just what I was looking for.

[@chocolatte8301]

Thanks, I am standing in walmart looking at these now and preparing an emergency survival kit. I will buy a few of these in case we have a blackout. I had no idea how these works but thanks to you now I do. Thanks!

[@martiking6786]

Yes thank you 👏

[@Joshadowolf]

That’s a good idea.

[@Doomsdaygirl8186]

I like the fact that you can use them inside and there is no bad smell from it. And your not being poisoned from carbon monoxide. Great video explaining everything.

[@misandry1736]

single woman van lifer here. Will use it to cook. Peace and Happy New Year! ; )

[@jorgecastro1894]

Great explanation, everything I wanted to know about sterno and I was afraid to ask, Thank you!

[@chrisdugas1226]

I found this video by doing research on the 1960s rock band Canned Heat. The band is named after a 1928 delta blues song by blues singer Tommy Johnson called Canned Heat Blues. Apparently, back in the 20s & 30s when prohibition was in effect, people would squeeze the alcohol out of Sterno (also sometimes called Canned Heat) to drink since they could no longer buy alcohol. It was extremely dangerous because, like moonshine, it could make you go bling or even kill you.

[@ericf7063]

It had many names. Squeeze, Pink Lady etc.

[@EaglesQuestions]

Thanks for the demo! Gonna stash away a few of these for weather emergencies, but have never used one, before. Easy-peasy!

[@WestonSummers]

Lemon Squeasy! These things are great for emergencies. Just buy a few and you will be good too go. A small wire stove will allow you to cook and if you put a piece of metal over them you will get good radiant heat. Best of luck!

[@debradiaz3282]

I found that video to very informative and educational....excellent keep up the great work

[@wfloes5420]

Me too

[@christopherkurtz2915]

Very helpful. Happy I found this video

[@jamelachapman3750]

Thank you I was on the fence about trying this product.

[@iamthat1panda]

note to self and every one else, do not accidently knock this over while it is lit, holly fuck balls that was terrifying ~_~

[@w2ville]

Not many people would set fire to themselves to make a video on Utube. Very informative video on Sterno fuel. Nice job!

[@WestonSummers]

w2ville Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for your nice comments.

[@Orc-icide]

w2ville bullshit. you obviously have no understanding of internet culture. do you know how many fucking internet challenge involve setting yourself on fire??

[@gregggoldstein3449]

How do i open that cantankerous lid on these cans? I have tried umteen ways and i keep bending the lip but the lid is stuck on tightly, i have used this chaffing fuel many times over and had no issues opening the lid and reclosing it to use next time. But recently, these new ones stay firmer. I have seen experts with a cake knife do it, and copied them and bent my cake knife… ? Then i seen the lip on your can look all bent up and never seen such a thing with them old chaffing lids i wish i had sence enough to hold onto. I had the same nightmare with Frank’s Quality Kraut in glass jars with metal lids impossible to twist off! And wrote to the company, and they sent me a special tool which relieves pressure inside the jar before twisting the lid to open the jar. What a difference having that tool ! Need one for Sterno chaffing gel fuel, or a twist cap improvement.

[@shawnpayton9793]

Great video dude very informative and great demos.

[@rayserrato9519]

Thanks for the video, very useful.

[@WestonSummers]

Well I know it will boil water just fine...Try the following: 1.) Light it up and let it get warm. Make sure it is actually lit and not just sitting there 2.) Start with a very small pot w/ lid. Position it over the flame by just a few inches. Varying the height will vary the temperature. Use a stand, a wire, or a big can cut in half with lots of holes 3.)Add a cup of water put the LID ON. This helps hold in massive amounts of heat that would otherwise escape into the atmosphere. Let me know!

[@chetgravatt9562]

Makes an excellent fire starter no matter the weather......

[@DoubleDogDare54]

I remember back in the '60s reading the book "Cheaper By The Dozen" and the gal who wrote the book mentioned how her mother cooked over cans of Sterno when they were on a cross-country train trip back before WWI - that is over a century ago now. So, Sterno has been around longer than any of us!

[@pspcraft]

Thank you - I looked up the Sterno stoves and will purchase one. I am also going to buy the cooking fuel you demonstrated. I've been looking for a simple stove, that can be used indoors, at times. Thank you again - I have not been pleased with other products. This is the ticket.

[@Raptorgrizz]

Like the vid, but Sterno has been around a LOT longer than you think, it is not new. A quick look reveals about 1900. Many a motorcycle camp trips with my dad back in the day had food heated via a sterno stove. Never lit my finger on fire though, that was cool!

[@Orc-icide]

Raptorgrizz lmao ikr. I'm waiting for him to make a video about the new survival food made of butter-like peanuts"

[@adamguymon7096]

I purchased one of those disposable hotel pans. I wish the instructions on the box would have described how to use this the way that you did? They by law should have to describe things like you did on the box?

[@smotpoker7110]

Best 10yr old video

[@DarkShooper]

its ethanol, also these are safe to use indoor, i use these to steep coffee and tea more than my micro wave

[@atthecrosshealing]

I read they cause carbon monoxide so which is it? How do we know which ones are safe

[@grahamjones6712]

@@atthecrosshealing the chafing gel fuel is safer than the chafing wick. The thing u need to look for is the blue burning flame. If it burns yellow then its probably producing carbon monoxide. Even the chafing gel will start to burn yellow if theres not enough oxygen. Always have a carbon monoxide alarm to be safe. The chafing gels usually burn faster with twice as much heat output (approx 400w worth of heating) than the chafing wicks too.

[@atthecrosshealing]

@@grahamjones6712 thank you

[@antidulvian666]

@@atthecrosshealing They say "green" or "indoor" for the ones that are safe indoors. You should still use it with adequate ventilation

[@RuinsOfCoolness]

This really helped me, thank you!!

[@benjaminsomogyi5324]

thank you and it did answer alot of questions and im definitely ganno look into one

[@alyxmichell9642]

Very Helpful. Thanks

[@jacobwatson2228]

Thanks for the vid you answered all my questions

[@pspcraft]

Thanks - I was wondering about it's safety for indoor use. What type of platform do you use over the flame to heat your coffee, without putting out the flame?

[@sugarcoder]

Extremely useful video! Thank you for making it! :D

[@jimmynix5399]

I bought a Sterno stove yesterday at Walmart for 6$ as a backup for my Coleman duel fuel. I'm going to buy another one. I love the fact that they're only 6$ and they give you so many options. I can use Sterno fuel, Coghlan fuel, an alcohol stove, and even wood (which I think is the best part). My question is, do you know if these cans can be repurposed to use denatured alcohol once they're empty? I've tried making alcohol stoves out of aluminum cans, but they never work.

[@hershekissed]

You can soak cardboard in petroleum and stick it in there, so probably

[@absolince]

2022 Sterno Stove kit $30

[@IzludeTingel]

Is it ok to spoon it out and use in a thai hot pot? Can wont fit in the chamber, but someone suggested spooning it out and laying a blob in the chamber.

[@scrider8464]

Thanks. Looking to make EDC ER fire kit, thinking hypo and fine motor skills shot, need fire starter to get kindling going now. Looks like sterno is good by your demo, but need smaller EDC carry container. Thinking of putting in different container that can dump, light and put kindling on. Your ideas? You did good demo, almost like you were at booth to make sales. Good demo.

[@gorbaggoescamping1329]

+SC Rider The cans he showed in the video are 7 ounces. They also come in a smaller 2.6 ounce size might fit your needs. Cheers, Gorbag

[@Orc-icide]

SC Rider probably a bad idea to to light a fire at EDC. EDC tickets are expensive and they would kick you out.

[@scrider8464]

Gorbag Goes Camping Thanks would consider.

[@danielmejorado6098]

​just threw a couple in my pack for a winter kayaking trip. Excellent as back up in the event that someone spills and can't get a fire going any other way.

[@darrylm3627]

😀Good Stuff, Great Tips

[@lukegaming86]

Stern is are actually gelatinous ethanol. It’s formulated a lot like napalm actually

[@WestonSummers]

It has never seen to do any harm to me. I cook with propane in a tent sometimes, we just crack the window or the door to allow some fresh air in .

[@moxymouse1231]

Thank you good presentation 👍

[@dannymckee390]

Seems you just discovered a century old product. Ain't life funny that way? If you have ever been to a wedding reception that has a buffet table with those meatballs, macaroni, green beans,etc., they use these cans of Sterno under the pan to keep the food hot! Not a new fuel, but I am happy for you that you have discovered this very useful product.

[@Rick-wn5oh]

He said he's had them for a long time....... You can also make it quite cheaply. Possibly with things already in your house.

[@WestonSummers]

:) Glad it was a good laugh! I have been know to do some dumb things in my life lol. I think we all have

[@MrWmburr7]

Hey thanks for the great information. Every thing I've always wanted to know about my Sterno fuel.

[@lionelperes6693]

Great video. Is this safe for fondue cooking? Thanks

[@melodythompson7755]

Should you sit this can on top of a brick . .even if you have a camping burner . . Sit both on top of a brick

[@sherrybollock8119]

Thank you so much you answered all my questions

[@WestonSummers]

They are some very useful little things. I love to throw one in my pack in case everything else fails lol

[@tigermaples]

I have tried for days to get it to boil water and have had no luck! Any advice?

[@BingWatcher]

Interesting video. I didn't read the comments section fully, but skimmed through the recent ones. Did anyone mention that there's no isopropyl alcohol, but rather methanol inside? It's important information on how to properly handle a fuel and knowing its safety standards.

[@ericf7063]

As long as people use, handle and store it as directed there should be no problem, barring accidents. As in everything, it's the ones that try to get fancy that usually get into trouble. BTW, there's several YT posts of people doing just that.

[@walterkersting6238]

I rent a room in a house where cooking is not allowed so these are nice for slow cooking a pot roast while I sleep.

[@portablepromise]

it doesn't necessarily "boil" water, it just brings it to a hot simmer at most. but it's about as hot as boiling. when out camping/backpacking, it's just as good as boiling.

[@kendallkendallscutietv7076]

How do you control the heat so the chafing dish does not get too hot?

[@rajibjoshi9647]

good info i picked up few of these ( survival ) who knows they may come into use some day i have some different type candles matches lighters fire starters flashlights batteries ( different types ) tarps tent etc. etc. better safe than sorry

[@ChumpTroop]

Because it burns so even and it doesn't release fumes, could I use this to cook in a tent if I have the stove attachment for it?

[@IntelCoreI77700K]

Cool just used my new Alocs alcohol stove that I got for christmas to make tea

[@portablepromise]

or like weston said, try using a lid and it will probably bring it to an official boil.

[@maryberry6067]

Thank you good intro.

[@WestonSummers]

@USMCmazac I'm not too sure if I would eat it! It would probably give you some serious serious gas from the isopropyl alcohol! :)

[@WestonSummers]

Please share the story!

[@travelisfun5689]

Can someone answer my question please or even the guy that made this video .can you cook a steak or hamburger on the grill with this sterno without going out

[@dakotapoth6618]

Can I light it in a tent

[@TunechiCcw]

can u use canned heat the same way

[@Milesco]

It *IS* Canned Heat™.

[@xeclassp8642]

SO USE FOR INDOOR?

[@WestonSummers]

Sure. Used indoors at many events. Not really any odor from alcohol.

[@DarkShooper]

you'd have to put the drink in a metal cup, they have sterno stoves for $8, I just use a heavy chicken wire platform, shaped like this l""l

[@mssmssmssmss]

Nice video, although I don't understand why you set the cloth on fire.

[@wolverine9632]

He was just showing how you can use it as a fire starter.

[@will2-b150]

soooo it burns right?????

[@ericf7063]

If all you want to do is keep water hot for instant coffee or rehydrate a meal it's fine, but it won't come to a boil, and its slow. Actual cooking, I mean real food, probably with much difficulty, if at all. These days I've seen cannister stoves selling for under $20 (nice ones). About the price of a 2pk of Sterno. It's just a question of individual requirement.

[@WestonSummers]

Do not touch it once it is lit. When you are done, throw the cap on it and give it time to cool down.

[@frankdel5115]

This is interesting.

[@alexwiese1029]

The look has changed

[@CTROCK]

U mean to put out the fire just put back on the cap?

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

CTROCK yup

[@burnerfone463]

The question is "How did you know it would not burn your finger.". LOL

[@24hrs366days]

Thank you

[@Ayan_Za]

how much does it cost ? nice vid

[@WestonSummers]

+ThePhFatGuy 21 www.amazon.com/Sterno-7-Ounce-Entertainment-Cooking-6-Pack/dp/B00504ASOE

[@Ayan_Za]

Thx

[@zer0deaths862]

*Tommy Johnson approved*

[@CheBellaTelevisione]

So this is canned heat

[@beckeebuckeye0049]

Thank u

[@jizzythefroggy1108]

You can get a big cheap jug of hand sanitizer alcohol gel and use that as it is cheaper.

[@iankelded305]

Где можно купить это гелевое топливо

[@danialphaomega]

I make my own with calcium tablets and 98% alcohol and gluten mix

[@antidulvian666]

You can't boil water with it. Not without a proper lid.

[@ug-lee3769]

Been 6 years you must be dead now

[@emiliochavez5121]

What makes you say that?

[@USMCmazac]

It smells like scented germx, It tempts me to eat it.

[@Orc-icide]

sternos were around before KZbin started up... new cooking fuel...

[@travelisfun5689]

This ain't new sterno has been around for years new to youtube lol

[@walkinthunder3840]

To all you dummies out there you can burn wood in the sterno stove to, I do it all the time, Plus you get a boil in 6 to 7 minutes.

[@matthew76243]

i like sterno, just it takes so much of it to do coffee

[@siffle4249]

Concentrated alcohol is a liquid, this is alcohol and calcium aceteate

[@SackbotNinja03]

Who else is here to do their lab for college

[@perryrobert9593]

Let's rub our finger in it even though the can says causes cancer and reproductive harm

[@micwell2247]

Great for going smokeless

[@dlrsnate5100]

I wanna make hot dogs

[@johnnykronos230]

Bums love it just ask Bukowski.

[@Kirbypb]

sterno has been around before the great depression.............. not new stuff

[@julietteambriton3332]

This is 2020

[@robertparous7285]

Ok video too much explanation

[@nealbenham3836]

Playing with fire will make you wet the bed, I carried that stuff in my coat pocket in the winter time , hunting or whatever , 45 years ago