Camping Stoves - The Better Alternative
The primary reason you will be using a cook stove rather than the traditional campfire for your cooking chores is quite simple.
Today, firewood is in high demand and short supply.
In fact, in many areas it is no longer available at all.
There is a secondary reason that is at least as important and that is the ecological impact that would occur by stripping wilderness areas of an already diminished supply of available dead wood.
So, with the reasons for using camping stoves now clear, let's get on with our choices.
You can divide outdoor stoves into two basic types: camping stoves and backpacking stoves.
The camping variety is more often larger with more burners and larger fuel supplies because it is intended to cook larger meals for larger groups.
In short, with a camping stove you will usually be able to cook just about anything you could cook on your kitchen stove top.
Since they weigh more and are considerable larger, they are not compatible with the needs of the backpacker, who is generally a fanatic about fuel efficiency as well as minimizing size and weight.
The camping stove is appropriate for almost any outdoor event, whether it involves camping or just a backyard cookout.
Some stoves will operate on a variety of fuels including kerosene, white gas, propane or even aviation fuel.
If you chose to purchase one of the quality models, with proper care, you can expect it to remain serviceable for years to come.
When choosing the size of the fuel canisters, you will want to consider how much cooking you will normally be doing as well as the average length of you camping expeditions.
If, however, your primary use will be as the cooking fuel for backpacking trips, I would suggest you choose the smaller canisters and plan your meals so that you will not need much heat.
There are lighter stoves available that use either propane or butane canisters for fuel.
They are practically maintenance free and some weigh in around 5 ounces.
They burn clean on either fuel and are, hands down, the easiest to clean.
These canister stoves are high output and can crank out 11,000 BTUs and boil a liter of water in about four minutes.
The only downside is the weight of disposable canisters and the fact that they do not work well in extreme cold or wind.
No matter which camping stove you choose, be sure to become familiar with the operation at home in your back yard before you set off on your camping trip or backpacking excursion.
If it is a multi-fuel unit, try each type of fuel and get comfortable with the connections, lighting and cleaning the stove.
If you are backpacking, this will give you a chance to determine how much fuel and what kind will be the best and lightest to use.
Once you are comfortable with the stove, just do a little menu planning and have a great trip.
Today, firewood is in high demand and short supply.
In fact, in many areas it is no longer available at all.
There is a secondary reason that is at least as important and that is the ecological impact that would occur by stripping wilderness areas of an already diminished supply of available dead wood.
So, with the reasons for using camping stoves now clear, let's get on with our choices.
You can divide outdoor stoves into two basic types: camping stoves and backpacking stoves.
The camping variety is more often larger with more burners and larger fuel supplies because it is intended to cook larger meals for larger groups.
In short, with a camping stove you will usually be able to cook just about anything you could cook on your kitchen stove top.
Since they weigh more and are considerable larger, they are not compatible with the needs of the backpacker, who is generally a fanatic about fuel efficiency as well as minimizing size and weight.
The camping stove is appropriate for almost any outdoor event, whether it involves camping or just a backyard cookout.
Some stoves will operate on a variety of fuels including kerosene, white gas, propane or even aviation fuel.
If you chose to purchase one of the quality models, with proper care, you can expect it to remain serviceable for years to come.
When choosing the size of the fuel canisters, you will want to consider how much cooking you will normally be doing as well as the average length of you camping expeditions.
If, however, your primary use will be as the cooking fuel for backpacking trips, I would suggest you choose the smaller canisters and plan your meals so that you will not need much heat.
There are lighter stoves available that use either propane or butane canisters for fuel.
They are practically maintenance free and some weigh in around 5 ounces.
They burn clean on either fuel and are, hands down, the easiest to clean.
These canister stoves are high output and can crank out 11,000 BTUs and boil a liter of water in about four minutes.
The only downside is the weight of disposable canisters and the fact that they do not work well in extreme cold or wind.
No matter which camping stove you choose, be sure to become familiar with the operation at home in your back yard before you set off on your camping trip or backpacking excursion.
If it is a multi-fuel unit, try each type of fuel and get comfortable with the connections, lighting and cleaning the stove.
If you are backpacking, this will give you a chance to determine how much fuel and what kind will be the best and lightest to use.
Once you are comfortable with the stove, just do a little menu planning and have a great trip.
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