Camping Stoves

Going gourmet on a camping trip doesn't have to be expensive or inconvenient, especially if you bring along a gas or liquid fuel stove ideally matched to suit your campground needs. Altrec.com features an extensive line of high-quality, lightweight camping stoves that will keep you serving up warm meals and beverages for many seasons to come.

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Propane Stoves

Always hotter and potentially messier than cartridge-based gas stoves, propane stoves are frequently favored among international hikers, climbers, backpackers and camping enthusiasts. Unlike gas cartridge stoves, liquid fuel stoves can be refilled and you don't have to worry about discarding or lugging around empty disposable fuel cartridges. Because you can measure the exact amount of white gas or kerosene fuel you want to carry, liquid fuel bottles are often preferred by backpackers and weight-conscious minimalists. What does this have to do with camping? Not much unless you hated lugging that heavy dual-burner Coleman camping stove from your SUV to your camp site. Some campers find that cooking with two liquid fuel stoves often saves space and weight over cumbersome camping burner designs. Liquid stoves also burn better at lower temperatures than propane and butane stoves, giving you better fuel efficiency and convenience if you're camping in spots prone to morning and evening frosts. These stoves also require priming and more flame adjustments than pressurized canister stoves, so it's a good idea to master the characteristics of your new liquid fuel stove over a pot of boiling water at home, not in the campground.

Gas cartridge stoves incorporate a pressurized canister design usually containing compressed butane and propane that are excellent for camping in temperate to warm conditions. In recent years many cartridge stoves incorporated a sealing valve that seals shut after use. This feature enhances storage potential and helps minimize accidental leaks while packing and unpacking your camping supplies. Gas cartridge stoves tend to burn cleaner than liquid fuel stoves, minimizing the need for cleaning or unclogging fuel lines and burner openings. Ignition generally consists of opening a valve and striking a match, eliminating the priming hassles and frequent valve adjustments associated with liquid fuel stoves. Because the gas is in a pressurized canister, flame adjustments are immediate and precise, resulting in consistent simmering and predictable cooking.

To avoid accidental spills and potential grease fires, it's important to match the appropriately sized cookware and utensils to your cooking stove. MSR, NRS and Outdoor Research offer an extensive selection of non-stick and titanium cookware specifically proportioned for camping and backpacking stoves. If you insist on packing a favorite sauté pan from home, size it up first by giving it a test-simmer on your concrete backyard patio or driveway.

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