Yes.

Now, we all "know" that refilling gas canisters is "dangerous." But white gas stoves have been around for ages. We're following the manufacturer's recommendations, so it "must" be safer, yes? Yes? Well? Hmm.

Now, take something like a Svea 123/Primus 71/Optimus 8R. Question: What stops that stove from over heating? YOU do. The only control on that stove is you. If you let the stove get too hot, the SRV will "pop," and you'll get a flamethrower. And you were saying that refilling canisters is unsafe? Really?

OK, maybe that's an unfair comparison. The stoves I named above are all older stoves. How about a more modern stove? MSR just released the Whisperlite Universal this very month. Question: On a Whisperlite, what stops the fuel from flowing all over the place? YOU do. The only control on that stove is you. If you leave the valve open, the entire contents of the fuel tank will pour all over the place. Anyone got a light? What stops you from striking that match? YOU do. I recently saw a Boy Scout practically immolate himself and his dad with a Whisperlite. They hadn't a clue. Flaming white gas everywhere. You never saw a bunch of scouts move so fast. And you were saying that refilling canisters is unsafe? Really?

What prevents overfilling a gas canister during refilling? YOU do. It's really no different than working with white gasoline stoves. You are the safety. Don't screw up. That advice goes for a lot of life. Welcome to the real world.

HJ