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 | | Depending on the season and the particular environment, these portable stoves may be assembled and operated directly on the ground, however, ground coverings, such as loose dirt, pine needles, snow, or grass create an unstable, awkward and potentially dangerous working surface. |
 | | Another difficulty associated with using portable stoves during the winter is that the fuel bottle often becomes frozen to the ground when it comes into contact with the surrounding snow or ice. |
 | | It is another object of the invention to provide a safe and practical support for use with a portable stove; It is a further object of the invention to provide a support to which a portable stove may be removably secured including a fuel supply, that may be easily assembled while wearing gloves or mittens. |
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