How to Buy a Camping Stove
Few things are more fun than cooking in the outdoors. The stove is your main tool.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Waterproof Matches
- Camp-stove Fuels
- Camping Cookwares
- Camping Stoves
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Decide how much money you're willing to spend. Stoves range from simple one-burners for $20 to full, stand-up stoves for $200.
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Find a stove with at least two burners. You'll often want to be heating or cooking two things at once.
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Look for stoves that are light (many are made of aluminum), and those that are easy to set up and clean.
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See what kind of fuel the stove uses. White gas is the most widely available and is quite cheap. It also burns relatively cleanly. Propane is another popular option, but often requires discarding empty canisters creating unnecessary waste.
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Make sure the stove will work at high altitudes, so you don't end up eating raw macaroni.
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Check what form the fuel supply comes in. If possible, buy a stove with a reusable fuel tank or canister.
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Tips & Warnings
Spending more money doesn't mean getting a better stove. It may just be bigger, which means you'll have to lug it around. Consider your needs and spend accordingly.
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Comments
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jimdris
Dec 04, 2008
A gas stove burns much hotter and is well worth the investment, versus a propane stove. For backpacking, you can also get a very light weight alcohol stove.
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jimdris
Dec 04, 2008
A gas stove burns much hotter and is well worth the investment, versus a propane stove. For backpacking, you can also get a very light weight alcohol stove.
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WriteAsUsual
Oct 12, 2008
As a lifelong camper, I agree with the original article, a two burner camping stove is a must have, even if it's only two people camping, unless you're hiking or backpacking into the woods. Two burners are better for everything when cooking outdoors, from making breakfast to making dinner, and everything in between.
