Top Camping Stoves

What are the differences between butane, propane and isobutane camping stoves? The difference is the type of fuel used by the camping stoves.  Each fuel has its own characteristics that work better in certain situations.  The size of the fuel canisters also plays a role to determine the best type of camping stove for the situation. Butane: Most commonly available in 8 oz canisters, the butane canisters are long and narrow.  They look like cans of spray paint.  Due to the size, most butane portable stoves are in the small to medium size range.  Portable butane stoves are also popular in Asian hot pot restaurants to keep a pot of boiling water at the table.  Butane fuel canisters are readily available and affordable.  These fuel canisters are not refillable and have issues operating in colder temperatures.  An e xample of camping stoves that use butane fuel is  the Gas ONE Portable Butane Gas Stove . Propane: Propane is a fuel that can be used ...

Review: The  Camp Chef Explorer 3X Three-Burner Stove is a no-nonsense stove for the outdoorsman. You won't find any fancy paneling here, just three aluminum burners with the ability to produce 30,000 BTU each. A simple but sturdy frame surrounds the three burners with removable legs to make setup easy. The Camp Chef Explorer 3X Three-Burner Stove measures out to be 50 x 8.5 x 16 inches and weighs in at 43 pounds. The legs boosts the cooking height up to 29 inches. The stove set up is easy as well. Connect the legs, connect the hose, then light the burners through a hole on the side. Pros: Sturdy and rugged design. Does what it is built to do. Cons: Requires accessories to maximize use.

(propane tank is not included) Review: The Coleman Triton+ Propane Camping Stove is a two burner stove with cooking power up to 22,000 BTU. Unique to this line of Coleman stoves, the Triton+ features a matchless ignition button. All the other features found on other Coleman camping stoves can be found on the Triton+--adjustable flame, wind blocking panels, pressure regulator and the ability to fold down into a carrying case with a heavy duty clasp. With the purchase of an additional hose, the Triton+ can be hooked up to a larger propane tank. The Coleman Triton+ Propane Camping Stove measures out to be 23 x 5.9 x 14 inches and weighs in at 11 pounds. The chrome plating and rust resistant coating applied to the stove makes it easy to clean. The ignition may be a bit finicky in that it is suggested to turn the heat up to high before hitting the ignition to allow enough gas for the spark to light.  Pros: Matchless ignition. Adjustable wind blocking panels. Folds down to a briefcase s...

How to use butane camping stove: Butane stoves are popular for mid-size camping groups as it provides more cooking capacity than ultra-portable stoves using isobutane fuel while being smaller than propane travel stoves.  They function very similar to a kitchen stove top so they are very easy to use. Butane Fuel Canisters: Most commonly available in 8 oz canisters, the butane canisters are long and narrow.  They look like cans of spray paint or other aerosol canisters.  Butane fuel canisters are readily available and affordable.  These fuel canisters are not refillable. Butane Camping Stove: An example of a butane camping stove is the  Gas ONE Portable Butane Gas Stove .  This design is very common among manufacturers and most of them operate in the same way.  There will be an area for the fuel canister.  For this Gas ONE model, the fuel canister area is to the right side of the photo, behind the dial. Before inserting or changing fuel caniste...

Review: If you're looking for a barebones wood burning stove than look no further than the Unigear Wood Burning Camping Stove . This three wall stove is simple to setup and easy to use. The stove accepts any manner of natural tinder to be used as fuel. With the grill top, the stove can be used as a barbecue or a pan placed on top for cooking. The Unigear Wood Burning Camping Stove measures out to be  6.3 x 0.8 x 7.1 inches and weighs in at 1.54 pounds. Folds down to the size of a book to fit into the included carrying case. Setup is to stand the walls up, clip on the ash plate and place the coal grill on top of the plate. Add the fuel then place the pot stand on top. It is as simple as that. The open side also doubles at a fireplace for those sitting around the front. Pros: Easy setup Lightweight Cons: Not efficient

       Review: The  Bulin Foldable Windshield for Camping Stoves is a lightweight, fold-able solution to improve the cooking experience.  Most portable camping stoves such as the MSR Pocket Rocket 2 or the Terra Hiker Backpack Stove perform poorly when there are strong winds.  The wind will constantly blow out the flame, stopping the cooking process. That's where having a windshield will help.  The Bulin windshield folds out to create a barrier around the camping stove, improving performance and efficiency of the stove.  This windshield has built-in pegs that can be inserted into the ground for added stability.   Unfolded and laid flat, the windshield covers 26.7" x 9.4" (68 x 24 cm) and weighs 7.4 oz (210 g).  The length is fine for small camping stoves, but may not fully surround all camping stoves.  Pros: Lightweight and fold-able Ground pegs for increased stability Cons: Short length may not fully surround all campi...

    Review: The Bulin 5800W Ultralight Camping Stove is a lightweight portable gas stove.  The weight of the stove is 10.5 oz (298 g) and folds down to 2.6" x 2.6" x 3.3".  The Bulin camping stove comes with a carry case for easy storage and transport. The Bulin Camping Stove connects to the fuel canister with a tube, allowing the stove to rest directly on the surface.  This reduces the overall height of the stove, making it less likely to tip over.  The pot support stands are larger than most, providing stable operation for large pots.  The stove provides three burners, allowing a wider flame area and better spreading of the heat to the pot.   Setting up the stove is quick and easy.  Simply unfold the pot supports, connect the tube to the fuel canister, and light the flame.  The stove does not include a built-in ignition so a lighter will be needed.  This travel stove also includes an adjustable knob to control the flame. Pro...