Before You Buy Your Next Camping Stove: The Do's And Don't's Of Buying A Camping Stove

Picking the camp stove that is right for youand hiking, a canister stove will be lighter but may
Unless you don't like to cook when you gotake up more room even after the canister is
camping, getting the right stove is very important.empty. You also need to find out what kind of
Some of you may recall the way camp stovesgas is easily available in the area you are going to
use to work. They would have flare ups, leaksbe camping.
and would not like to stay lit. The camp stove of2) Getting your stove lit is very important
today is much different they make it fun to cookalthough most stove are very easy to light (push
when you are roughing it. They have self startersbutton) you need to be prepared with matches
(push button) flame controls and self cleaningand or a lighter. You need to keep in mind the
fuel-jets. The greatest thing is that compactionclimate you will be in, a liquid gas stove will have a
has kept the price of camp stoves down so youstronger flame and will resists wind and some rain,
can afford to get the camp stove you want.3) You will need to check the accessories that
Comparing liquid gas and compressed gascome with the stove, things like wind screen and
(propane) Camp stoves can be bought in toadaptors for different fuels. You need to look at
categories and they both have different featuresif they come with repair kits, the best ones do if
and you have to decide what works for you.not you may want to invest in you so you can
Cartridge stoves are generally lighter and moreuse it when the need arise. Some canister use on
maintenance free. Some like cartridge stovepropane stoves can also be used on things like
because they simmer better then liquid gaspropane lanterns and other propane items.
stoves. On the other side liquid gas stoves are4) Next you will need to look at the weight;
less expensive and they are more environmentallystoves can weigh as little as less then a pound to
friendly, there is no cartridge to discard. Liquid gasas much as five pounds. You need to look at
stove also burn hotter.what type of camping you will be doing and how
Price comparison Camp stoves range from aboutmuch weight you will want to have, backpacking
twenty dollars for a single burner compressed gasor camper.
stove to about two hundred dollars for a twin5) Another important thing to look at is that the
burner that can use multiple fuels. My favorite isstove has an adjustment knob on the burner(s)
the dual burner that you can use what fuel youthis will help you control your cooking better and
want.save on fuel.
When you make the decision that you need a6) Finally you need to decide what you want to
new stove these are some things to consideruse your stove for, do you want to just boil
before buying.water or do you want to cook a full meal. A
1) First you need to decide what type of campingsingle burner propane stove will be all you need
you are going to do i.e. Backpacking, car and tent,for that. If you want to fry eggs and pancakes
camper etc. and then where you will go camping,at the same time a double burner liquid gas stove
i.e. in your area, cross the state or cross thewill work better.
country. This will tell you if you want a light wait7) We strongly suggest that you do not use any
stove and how much you room have and whatcook stove in a tent, they can catch fire easily
kind of gas you will want to use. A liquid gasand fill with carbon monoxide fumes. You should
double burn is great for the car and camper, itonly use your stove in a well ventilated area.
may be two heavy for long distance backpacking