| Comprehensive Buying Guide for a Butane Stove | | | | accessories a camper or hiker will need, whereas |
| Whether you are a seasoned backpacker planning | | | | others will require that the consumer purchase |
| an arduous cross-country trek or a camper with | | | | other accoutrements to make them as portable |
| a family looking forward to a long weekend with | | | | and efficient as possible. Some of the |
| the RV, a good camping stove that meets your | | | | accessories that may or may not be included with |
| individual needs is absolutely essential. A butane | | | | a butane stove include the following: |
| stove can be a good choice for a wide variety of | | | | - A carrying case so that the knobs and hoses do |
| campers. | | | | not become damaged accidentally. |
| With so many options available to a consumer, | | | | - A cartridge that will also accept a lantern head |
| there are several things to consider before finally | | | | so that a person can use a single fuel source for |
| investing in the perfect stove for your needs. | | | | both light and for cooking. |
| Physical characteristics, such as size and weight, | | | | - A stand to elevate the cooking surface. |
| accessories, and available features are all elements | | | | - The ability to accept a variety of other fuels |
| of butane stoves that should be taken into | | | | such as isobutene or propane |
| consideration before a final purchase is made. | | | | Available Features |
| Physical Characteristics | | | | While the number of burners is the main feature |
| A butane stove can be purchased in a variety of | | | | usually considered when selecting a good butane |
| sizes to fulfill the needs of different types of | | | | stove, other elements should be studied as well. |
| campers. A single individual looking for | | | | For example, some stoves offer a control knob |
| something lightweight that can be carried easily in | | | | that allows the user to set the height of the |
| a backpack for long periods of time will probably | | | | flame on the stove. More economical models will |
| do best to consider a single burner stove, ideal for | | | | have a flame that burns only at one height. |
| boiling water for dehydrated food, or heating food | | | | Another item that is of particular significance is |
| in a can. Conversely, a family with several | | | | the ignition element. While most butane stoves |
| individuals to feed who will be staying in the same | | | | offer an electronic ignition, some will require that |
| basic area during their camping excursion will most | | | | the user ignite a pilot light manually with a match |
| likely prefer a multi-burner stove to | | | | or a lighter. This can sometimes be a frustration if |
| accommodate several pots simultaneously.' | | | | matches or another fire source are not readily |
| In terms of weight, even a few extra ounces can | | | | available, so a camper would do well to carefully |
| make a difficult hike almost impossible, so a | | | | consider his or her choices in this regard. |
| serious backpacker must be particularly careful | | | | Depending on the available features and |
| when selecting a butane stove to choose one | | | | accessories, a quality butane stove can be priced |
| that is as lightweight as possible. Generally the | | | | anywhere from under $30 to several hundred |
| weight listed by the manufacturer is the weight of | | | | dollars, so the offerings of a specific make and |
| the unit by itself and does not count the weight | | | | model should be carefully researched. |
| of the fuel cartridge, so this must be taken into | | | | For any camper or hiker, a butane stove can be |
| consideration as well. In much the same way | | | | an excellent investment. By carefully considering |
| as the size of a multi-burner stove is not a very | | | | their specific needs and wants, a consumer can |
| serious concern to a family who will not be | | | | select the right stove for his or her specific |
| traveling on foot with their stove, the weight will | | | | situation. If one reflects on size requirements, |
| also not be as much of a consideration. For a | | | | desired features, and included accessories, they |
| family, have a larger, heavier stove that can | | | | will certainly be pleased with their final decision and |
| prepare more food quickly supersedes and | | | | enjoy their outdoor cooking experience to the |
| portability requirements. | | | | fullest. If you are willing to invest some of your |
| Accessories | | | | time to do the needed research, you can make |
| Many stoves come equipped with all the | | | | your choice with ease. |