5 Best Portable Camping Stoves

“Getting back to nature” doesn’t need to be anything sensational. On contrary, it can be something simple as a family camping trip. Actually, it’s a great way to avoid outdoor mass gatherings and on the other side to escape the boredom of everyday life. Also, it’s a great way to enjoy time with your family in the not so usual way, like going to the shopping mall.

One of the items you’ll surely need on a camping trip is the camping stove because eating in nature doesn’t mean you need to eat just sandwiches. With a camping stove, you can make anything you want – from a simple grill to the casserole. It’s all about your creativity. So, in this article we’re bringing you 5 best portable camping stoves, hoping that we’ll succeed in waking up that kid that’s sleeping inside you. And when it comes to sleep, make sure to check our article on the best camping pillows.

We’re sure you need a camping pillow, too. Also, we wrote a great article about can openers that might be helpful, too. So, read the article, make a choice, and go camping. Nature is waiting!

1. Coleman Triton+ Gas Camping Stove

The first item on our list is one of the highest-rated camping stoves on the internet, and probably the best you’ll find for the price. It comes with two adjustable burners; it’s all made of metal – chrome-plated grate and rust-resistant aluminum cooktop, with a heavy-duty clasp which makes it safe and easy for transport. Also, its’ worth mentioning that it has foldable side panels that protect burners from the wind. The propane adaptor for small green bottles comes bundled, and you’ll need to get the adaptor to use the 5-gallon bottles.

When it comes to technology, there are a few useful features we must mention. First of them is matchless ignition technology which lights the burners with a touch of a button. Perfect heat technology guarantees complete fuel combustion and perfect flow pressure control keeps the heat steady for consistent performance.

To put simply, it’s a functional, heavy-duty yet lightweight camping stove that’s easy to use and easy to clean.

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2. Camp Chef Everest 2 Burner Stove

If the previous, Coleman’s camping stove doesn’t fulfill your needs or wishes, and if you’re willing to spend a few extra bucks, then the Camp Chef’s camping stove will be a good fit for you. At first sight, these two products are almost the same, but that’s not the truth. There are small but important differences. This camping stove also features two burners with two separate burner controls. It also has a matchless ignition system, and a three-sided windshield, and features a dual locking lid. If you want to use a 5-gallon propane tank with it you’ll need a hose, otherwise, it comes with a connector for a small green bottle/cylinders, just like the previous one. Also, both of these stoves belong to the category of camping stoves of higher BTU – 20.000 BTU/hour.

On the other side, it’s built sturdier than the previous stove – it comes with a stainless steel drip tray and nickel-coated steel cooking grate. Still, it’s very convenient to carry and handle.

Overall this is a great product that will improve your experience of prepping meals on a camping trip. We highly recommend it.

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3. GAS ONE Gas Stove Burner

This camping stove is an Amazon’s Choice for the propane stove. It’s a dual fuel stove compatible with both propane and butane gas. It operates with a single butane 8 oz cartridge or a propane 16.4 oz cylinder.

Also, it comes with a piezo-electric ignition, which means it’s matchless, and thus safe, but even more important safety features it has is the pressure sensor that will eject the cartridge when detects the irregular pressure, or simply cut the flow of the gas. It’s important to say it’s the first camping stove on this list that is advertised as “backpacking gas stove”. Not only it’s advertised but it’s a real backpacking stove – it’s perfectly sized and comes with a portable carrying case.

Overall, it’s a great thought out the little stove and we just love the dual fuel feature. We highly recommend it.

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4. Etekcity Ultralight Portable Camping Stove

When it comes to size or portability, this one is our winner for a backpacking camping stove. But even being portable and lightweight it still doesn’t lack features and comes as a 2-pack. It’s made of high-quality aluminum alloy and stainless steel, which can stand high temperature, and makes it a durable item. Also, it fits the cookware with a diameter of up to 7 inches. Besides that, it’s compatible with any 7/16 thread single butane or butane/propane fuel canisters, and environmentally-friendly, since it adheres to “Leave No Trace” principles. Like the previous ones, this camping stove uses matchless piezo-electric ignition.

So, to sum it up – it’s lightweight, easy to use, and easy to carry, affordable item. Above all, if you’ve decided to go on a camping, all you need is a basic camping stove like this one, and if you ask me, it’s a perfect fit.

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5. REDCAMP Wood Burning Camp Stove

Now, if you’re going camping, it’s supposed you want to spend some time in nature or create a relationship with nature. Is there a better way than to do it completely without technology? This portable, or backpacking, camping stove aims to make this possible for you.

Although, at first sight, it looks like a toy we assure you it’s a great item designed with a lot of creative enthusiasm in mind. Besides that, it’s a pretty highly-rated camping stove, made of high stainless-steel. It’s sturdy and stable, and what differentiates it from the rest of its competition, is that it uses wood (including leaves and twigs) as a fuel. It comes with a carry bag and it’s foldable and lightweight. It’s a great little stove at an affordable price, and if you ask me, I would give it a six stars rating.

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Last update on 2024-04-19 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API