my son bought one and we take it camping with us at parks and /or that time of year where not camp fires are allowed. we go through a 5 lb tank over one week end and we don't care if the grand kids make smores over the flames or not. it is a family get together thing and if it goes bad we will get another one. they are cheap so why not. I always enjoy watching my kids and now the grand kids having fun while camping. same reason I bought a swimming pool for home. I knew where my kids were having fun and they were not on the streets doing drugs. I feel I raised them right and am proud of them.