Soda Can Popcorn

This looks like fun! I don't know why you'd have to sand the outside though.

 

Comments

[Jazon]

I am SO doing this at our February Klondike Derby!

[Andy Mullaly]

Looks like fun, but would this constitute a soda can stove?

Prohibited Chemical-Fueled Equipment—Equipment that is handcrafted, homemade, modified, or installed beyond the manufacturer’s stated design limitations or use. Examples include alcohol-burning “can” stoves, smudge pots, improperly installed heaters, and propane burners with their regulators removed. (from the G2SS)

[Clarke Green]

This is different - it is not burning any fuel. This is a homemade pot, not a stove.

[Larry]

Agree with Clarke... this is just an improvised pot, not a "stove".

Going to try this a out Troop's survival challenge in 2 weeks. The campfire application seems a bit problematical- the collecting dish needs to be close to the can, therefore the fire, possible burning the pooped corn.

[Bryan]

This is brilliant. In two weeks our boys are starting to work on the cooking merit badge as well as getting ready for a klondike derby in February. I think I'll build one as a demonstration to the fact that with a little creativity you can make meals more interesting and enjoyable.

[Rob]

What source are you referencing? The information you gave is not in the G2SS that I have or the one online from scouting.org.

[Jeff Person]

Great idea. Can't wait to show this to the Troop at this month's outing. I had better have a lot of extra cans when I do.

[Clarke Green]

There's a new edition of the G2SS that includes the ban on homemade liquid fuel stoves. You can see it online here:http://scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/GSS/gss07.aspx

[Mike Rossander]

My guess is that sanding the outside is optional if the can is painted. Many cans these days have a plastic coating that holds the image. Sanding would take off the burnable surface layer if any.