Originally Posted By: CANOEDOGS
if the stoves runs out of control or blows a safety valve i toss the wet towel over it,not the bucket of water.any spilled burning fuel stays in the tub of course and the towel smothers the stove,that way i don't have the fuel burning on top of water.


Excellent idea! After hearing it, definitely a "Duh!" moment. I'll keep this in mind when I go camping.