Stoves and Fuel
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Brunton, Coghlans, Coleman, North American
Gear, Slumberjack, Stansport |
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Brunton, Jaccard, North American Gear,
Optimus, Stansport |
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Stansport |
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Brunton, North American Gear, Optimus |
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Birchwood Casey, MSR, Stansport |
We know that it is important to be able to cook a
good hearty meal to keep your energy up in between
long hikes and bike rides. In fact, some people even
say that the best part of camping is the great food
that you cook outdoors. Top Gear Camping has the
stoves and fuel that you will need for any type of
camping trip.
There are several different types of stoves and
fuel to choose from for your camping, hiking, and
backpacking needs. The proper stove for you can be
determined from a combination of the following
aspects:
- The number of people for which you will be
cooking on your stove
- The temperatures in which you will be
cooking
- The complexity of the foods, which you will
be cooking on your stove.
Lightweight micro-stoves are ideal for a
backpacker who will be cooking simple meals. These
backpacking stoves are often small enough to fold up
and fit in a pocket. Another thing to look for when
buying a stove for use when backpacking is does it
disconnect easily from the fuel supply. Stoves that
disconnect from the fuel supply can fit better into
packs and prevent breakage. Some camping
micro-stoves are even designed to fit into popular
camping cook sets. This will conserve space for
backpackers and hikers.
Larger stoves are ideal for campers who plan to
keep their main campsite set up throughout the trip.
These large stoves or grills can be used to cook for
numerous people. Large camping stoves are also great
for cooking a variety of complex meals since they
provide more space with which to work.
Top Gear Camping sells stoves, canister stoves,
and liquid fuel stoves, which are fueled by a
variety of different substances. For example, some
stoves or heaters are fueled by propane, butane, or
white gas. It is important for a camper to
understand the different types of fuel that are
available to a camper for use in stoves and heaters
and the positives and negatives of each of these
types of fuel.
Butane, Propane or Isobutene Blend Canisters:
Butane, propane and Isobutene blend fueled stoves
are easy to light, burn hot quickly, and can be
adjusted for simmering. However, a common downside
with all of these types of fuel is that you must
carry a large canister and dispose of this when it
is empty. Additionally, butane and propane stoves do
not work well in extreme cold.
Kerosene:
Kerosene fuel is inexpensive and has a high heat
output. Adversely, this fuel is somewhat messy, both
because it lets off a slight smell when burned and
because it can leave a residue behind on stove
parts.
White Gas:
White gas is inexpensive, clean to burn, easy to
light, and evaporates quickly when spilled. However,
campers must use caution when using a white gas
stove because this fuel will ignite quickly if
spilled. In addition, for those who plan to travel
out of the United States, this white gas fuel can be
hard to find in other countries.
Denatured Alcohol:
Denatured alcohol is a renewable fuel source that
burns almost quietly. In addition, denatured alcohol
burning stoves are less likely to break because they
contain less moving parts than other outdoor stoves.
A downside to this type of fuel is that it burns
cooler, so outdoor cooking will take longer.
Unleaded Gas:
Unleaded gas is an inexpensive fuel, which is easy
to find throughout the world. This is usually used
as a last resort for backpackers camping in remote
areas of the world where other fuels cannot be
found.
Some outdoor stoves are designed to be used with
more than one type of fuel. The added flexibility of
a multi-fuel stove makes this a good choice for a
camper or backpacker who plans to visit a wide range
of locations.
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