Double burner stoves are ideal for cooking if you do not cook using one saucepan. If you need several burners working simultaneously, they are ideal. Buying two single burners is a cheaper option than a double burner. You do not need to worry about refilling the cylinders. Butane 220g gas canisters are more affordable and easier to store and transport. I have a variety of stoves, but I love my multi-cooker as I can easily convert it into an oven. Whereas my gas stove is ideal for summer camping, I prefer my electrical hot plate in the colder season. I feel safer using my electrical stoves near my tent under the shelter and can fully protect the electrical cables.

This guide gives a simple explanation of the different types of camping gas available, which one you need for your camping stove and where you can find them. However, if you’re travelling through different countries or out in the middle of nowhere, you can’t always find screw-on gas canisters.Fed up with your tent always looking messy? Never seem to have a place to put anything on a camping trip? Decathlon has the answer. Our range of camping cupboards and storage solutionsgive you a place to put everything. We’ve got camping storage solutions for every part of your camping setup, from kitchen stands, inflatable wardrobes, and bedside tables.

The main difference is the proportion of propane to butane. More propane = better cold weather performance. The exact mix of propane, butane and isobutane is usually secret. But above 5 degreees Celsius (41 Fahrenheit), you probably don’t need any butane The best boil time for a single camping stove is the Outwell Appetizer Solo at 3.10 minutes. However, if it is windy, you can expect to add another 2-3 minutes on top. It allows for an uneven heat source and having to relight your stove because it has blown out like any camping stove. It does not matter how good a windshield is; it cannot always protect your stove against the wind. How to reduce your gas usage? Some people seem to think that certain brands give a more consistent flow and let you use the full canister better. But that’s not widely experienced, there’s no obvious consistency in which are the best/worst brands, and I don’t know of any reason that would be true (ultimately, they are just metal pots filled with gas). Some double stoves have a grill underneath the main burners, with separate power control, so they burn separately. You can judge how much gas a canister leaves by weight and shaking. However, this will not help ensure you have sufficient gas to last for your trip. How long does gas last on a camping stove?Finally, the stove set up (e.g. stove model, windshield, heat reflector, heat exchangers on the pots) is a much bigger factor than the canister type. Gas stoves can be expensive especially if you want double burners. It is cheaper to buy two single stoves, considering the gas type, and the size of the gas container. Read our article on the top budget gas stoves, safety aspects per stove, size and weight. Plus the pros and cons of each. For safety reasons, I will always continue to remove gas from my stove after using it. I prefer to be safe rather than worrying about losing a minimal amount of gas when removing.

Having given two talks on camping stoves at recent festivals, one of the key things I realised was that not everyone knows about the different types of gas canisters available for camping stoves. While your ideal camping trips may involve lots of rigorous hikes and long days of exploring, you’ll also want to give yourself time to stop and relax. And we don’t mean sitting on the cold, hard, bumpy ground. Decathlon’s range of camping chairsare designed with every camper type in mind. You’ll find folding camping chairs with built-in drinks holders to folding stools if you just want somewhere to perch. If you are unsure if gas stoves are for you, or prefer to have both options, you do not need to spend a fortune. If you have air fryer or multi cooker at home you can take these with you. However hot plates are a great addition to a camping kitchen. Read our article on our top electrical cooking stoves you can use for camping that are ideal for a smaller budget. Related questions What are single portable gas stoves?

Camping Gas Bottles

Nothing is more frustrating than going camping and realising you do not have enough gas to make your coffee or cook your meal.

There are only a few manufacturers of [screw thread] canisters world wide, and they manufacture all the different brands. So two different brands often come off the same production line in Korea.Specifically, with a ‘dual fuel’ stove below or one of the adaptors below, you can use multiple types of gas cylinder, which will maximise your chances of finding gas canisters all over the world, wherever you are. It’s a good way to save money too as the alternatives are often cheaper. If you have precooked frozen food to cook. Allow food to defrost before cooking if possible. This will reduce the time you will need to use your stove. How long does a fuel canister last using a single-burner stove What is the best boil time for a gas stove?