1. Uses for My Stove
Choose a large camping stove when camping with your family. These are easy to use, and the weight's not an issue. These stoves have two burners, which are needed when cooking for a family. The fuel attaches easily. These are usually the cheapest types of stoves. When you are backpacking, choose a lightweight stove. These are typically smaller in size and may only have one burner. Use weight as the key factor in choosing a stove when backpacking. If you are an avid camper and climb mountains, you need a mountain camping stove. Use these under extreme cold conditions. They are a medium size and weight. The backpacking and mountain stoves are more expensive than the family-style stove.
2. Burn, Baby, Burn
There are a variety of gases used to fuel your camping stove. The most popular is propane. You can purchase propane canisters at the sports store or department stores. Some stoves use butane. Use a petroleum-based liquid fuel if you have a mountain stove. Examples of these are white gas or Coleman fuel, alcohol, kerosene and unleaded gasoline. These fuels work in extremely cold conditions. The fuels burn with a hotter flame than propane, which makes your food cook faster. The cost to maintain the propane or butane stoves are more than the cost to maintain the liquid stoves. But typically, the propane or butane stoves are the family-style stoves and are not used as much as the backpacking or mountain stoves.
3. My Stove Options
Some stoves come with a carrying case. Most family stoves are self-contained and fold up to carry conveniently. Backpacking stoves and mountain stoves have carrying cases available. This makes them easy to put in your pack and ensure the stove does not get damaged. Before purchasing your stove, check the fuel attachment for compatibility with different manufacturer fuel attachments.
4. Tips and Tricks
After use, your camping stove may need repairs. When purchasing your stove, look for parts available for purchase with the stove. Read the owner's manual to find out about parts. The stove has an adjustable flame. Use the knob to adjust the flame larger or smaller, depending on how hot you want the food to cook. Bring extra fuel when camping so you are not stuck without something to cook with.
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