Gas Or Propane Stoves - Pros And Cons

Let's look at both types of stoves. Let's startforced through the generator to the burners.
with the propane stove. I would imagine for mostSounds like it is too much work maybe but the
people they prefer using the propane stove overtypical gas stove usually burns much hotter than
using the white gas and or dual fuel stoves. Thea propane stove and a full tank lasts much longer
number one reason is the ease of use. Just twistthan a propane cylinder. Since the tank packs with
on a can of propane, turn the knob, light the firethe stove, all you need to bring is can of fuel. A
and start cooking. Just like home if you have agallon can of fuel will make it through most
gas stove. Some stoves have built-in starters tocamping trips. One gallon of white fuel equals
make it easier to light the stove.about four and a half propane cylinders.
That's great but the only draw back is that theI've used both and my personal preference is the
cylinders do not last very long and are mainlygas stove because when I go camping I like to
used for simple cooking. You can get an adaptercook meals. Not just hamburgers and hot dogs.
that will allow you to use the larger tanks like theWhen I use gas I don't have to worry about how
one you might use on your propane patio grill. Thismuch propane is left in the cylinder before I start
will give you a longer cooking period for thosecooking but that's my preference and for other
meals that take longer to prepare.people propane may be theirs. I can't make the
Now let's talk about the white gas and or dual fueldecision for you all I can give you is my opinion.
stoves. These stoves have a tank that you fillThe stove you choose should reflect the type of
with fuel from a can by using the fill port andfood preparation you plan on doing while you're
funnel. After you fill the tank you have to use thecamping.
built in pump to compress the tank so the gas is