ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Portable stove

Hello there! Do you know what a stove is? It's a special place where people can cook things like yummy food or boil water for tea. A portable stove is just like a regular stove, but it's smaller and easier to carry around with you.

Let's say you are going camping in the middle of the woods, and you want to cook some delicious hot dogs. You can bring a portable stove with you, which will be super easy to carry in a backpack. The stove works by using a little gas tank, which creates heat that can be used for cooking.

All you have to do is put the stove on a flat surface, like a rock or a picnic table, and turn it on using a button. Once it's on, you can put a pot or pan on top of the stove and start cooking your hot dogs. You can even adjust the level of heat depending on how fast you want your food to cook!

But remember, it's important to be safe when using a portable stove. Always make sure the area you're cooking in is clean and free of anything flammable. And never leave the stove unattended while it's on. Once you're finished cooking, turn off the stove and let it cool down before packing it back up in your backpack.

So that's what a portable stove is, my little friend. It's a way to cook food while you're out in nature or anywhere else where a regular stove isn't available. And it's super easy to use and carry around with you!