[Retroboy]

If you're going through a bunch, why not refill 'em?

They sell adapters like this: http://www.mrheater.com/sporting/propane-tank-refill-adapter-1385.html that allow you to recharge them from a standard tank. Won't fill them completely , but carrying two small half-full bottles has to be easier than carrying a big 20-lber in some fishing circumstances, and it's got to save money in the longer run.

Ebay has lots of options: http://www.ebay.com/bhp/propane-refill-adapter

 

[Retroboy]

Stroover, apparently these things work on a standard 20lb propane tank.

Ifish: See underlined bit.

Adapters designed to transfer propane from a BBQ-type cylinder to a non-refillable cylinder are being offered to the public via online retailers and are further promoted on YouTube (demonstrating a very dangerous practice). Refilling single trip cylinders is prohibited by Ontario laws and this practice may result in cylinders that are overfilled and thus have a potential to cause serious fires, explosions and burn hazards to end users.

Are they also prohibited in NB?

From what I've read, you can only fill them up to the 80% level (or less) anyway, so I don't know that it's as "unsafe" as they say and they're just being the usual level of government-cautious to protect the unwarshed public. But I can't say that with authority.

 

[Retroboy]

Just a hint to ALWAYS check the expiry date on any propane non-disposable tank that you buy (bring a magnifying glass if you need to). In lesser-traveled spots they can sit there a long time, or they can get mixed up with trade-ins that have been around a while.

I purchased what I thought was a new 20-lb one once, used it for half a season, and the guy couldn't refill it legally because it had expired. Luckily I had bought it at a location that understood and honored a trade-in against it.