| If you are tired of having to deal with messy | | | | any sized pack. It uses a small solid fuel cell, like |
| charcoal on your camping trip, then you should | | | | those small can fuels, which can be purchased for |
| consider something else. Charcoal takes forever | | | | $4.50, and the stove itself costs just under $10. |
| to light, often provides uneven cooking, and | | | | Another good model is the Coleman Fold'N Go |
| doesn't hold up to bad weather. There are even | | | | propane stove, which uses a standard small |
| times when you can't bring charcoal stoves with | | | | propane cylinder and folds up for storage and |
| you, from regulated campgrounds, to limited | | | | travel. It is sold by Coleman, and can be found at |
| space on back packing adventures. | | | | many sporting goods retailers for $80. |
| Here are some tips to help you decide which | | | | Coleman is a leader in camping supplies, and has |
| camp stove is the best choice for you. One of | | | | many models to choose from. For just under |
| them is the size of the camping stove. If you are | | | | $100, they also offer the Outdoor Grill and Stove |
| camping alone, or as a couple, then you probably | | | | that has a separate grilling area. This too operates |
| won't want something really big, one or two | | | | on a travel cylinder, and folds flat. There are also |
| burners will do fine. You can find these in a | | | | many larger stoves, with dual and even three |
| variety of small sizes, and even ones that can fit | | | | burners, for people with families, or larger groups. |
| in a backpack. | | | | It is a good idea to check around for the best |
| For back packs, the fold flat camping stove is | | | | prices. |
| ideal for most needs, and can easily be carried in | | | | |