MSR fuel canister ?

[hillman1]

I was cleaning out my trunk today and there was a full canister of fuel that has been in there for two weeks. I don't usually make a habit of leaving them in my trunk, but it happens(I must be lazy when I get home from a hike). I was wondering if the summer heat is a problem for leaving them in the trunk, anything from condensation in the canister to possibly blowing up. Any ideas?

 

[snowshoe]

Most times nothing will happen but it is a good idea to keep anything under pressure out of extreme heat, just in case, especially if it is a full bottle. Heat from a trunk probably wont be enough to make it explode, unless you live in the southwest.

 

[Mark]

I don't use a canister, but don't these have pressure relief valves built into them? A relief valve would prevent the canister from blowing up. However, if one popped in your trunk, the trunk would fill up with a potentially explosive mixture of fuel and air. If the canister was flying around from the pressure relief, it could create a spark to set off the mixture.

This might be cool to watch (from a distance and in your car, not mine.)

This must be why I stick with white gas.

 

[Pete_Hickey]

Trunk is relatively cool

Remember, that in sunny weather, the trunk is MUCH cooler than the interior of the car. Think 'Greenouse' for the interior. The trunk is in the shade.

 

[Neil]

I really doubt that no matter how hot gets that there is any danger.

However, you might want to try this:

Take one half full cannister and place it on the top of a stove element.

Turn the element on high.

Leave the area.

Call the local fire department.

Enjoy!!

Don't try this at (your) home.