Camping stoves

~~monkeycat~~ · 02-16-2009, 09:44 AM

What camping stove does everyone have?

I've recently invested in this stove -

Campingaz Camping Chef Stove - £44.99 - from GO Outdoors.co.uk

.. and I am reasonable impressed with it and would happily recommend it. The two main aspects I like are the fact it has a grill and is relatively compact because as it mentions in the description, it can be folded to brief case size.

SQuirrel · 02-16-2009, 12:35 PM

I am currently using an alchahol fuel stove. These things are great. 5 ounces for stove pot and pan, and you can buy fuel at any grocery store. It burns 90% rubbing alchahol.

It does not burn as hot, but it will still boil water, and I can make a pretty good grilled cheese sandwhich with it.

dtinnan · 02-16-2009, 01:13 PM

I have an MSR whisperlite that runs on regular gasoline, alcohol or coleman fuel. It's a great compact stove.

SQuirrel · 02-16-2009, 01:17 PM

Oh no no no no! The whisperlite will not be good if you put alchohol in it. It burns too hot and dries out the seals. Small potential for an explosion as well. The whisperlite internationalk is made to burn white gas which is also known as coleman fuel in some circles. With the included K jet you can burn Kearosine, Auto gas, and Deisel fuel as well.

dtinnan · 02-18-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SQuirrel

Oh no no no no! The whisperlite will not be good if you put alchohol in it. It burns too hot and dries out the seals. Small potential for an explosion as well. The whisperlite internationalk is made to burn white gas which is also known as coleman fuel in some circles. With the included K jet you can burn Kearosine, Auto gas, and Deisel fuel as well.

whatever! I'm just goin by what the manufacture's instructions says.

SQuirrel · 02-20-2009, 09:16 PM

You sure that's what they say?

dtinnan · 02-21-2009, 12:11 PM

it doesnt say alcohol, your right, but it'll run on gas, kerosene or coleman fuel

SQuirrel · 02-22-2009, 02:09 AM

I thought so. Alcohol is a little different from petrochemicals. Youre definately right about everything else, but if you can, just use the good ol fashioned white gas. Less maintenece that way.

pavan · 03-02-2009, 01:15 AM

The Century Matchless Deluxe stove is made of rustproof stainless steel and aluminum. The foldout windscreens shield the cooking area, and the stove uses standard one-liter bottles of propane fuel (you can use a full-size tank with an adapter). The two burners are set further apart than on most competing camping stoves, so it's easier to use a large pan or griddle.

sunny · 03-02-2009, 01:28 PM

I have a kerosene stove and its very much useful while camping.

02-16-2009, 09:44 AM	#1
~~monkeycat~~ Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 20	Camping stoves What camping stove does everyone have? I've recently invested in this stove - Campingaz Camping Chef Stove - £44.99 - from GO Outdoors.co.uk .. and I am reasonable impressed with it and would happily recommend it. The two main aspects I like are the fact it has a grill and is relatively compact because as it mentions in the description, it can be folded to brief case size.

02-21-2009, 12:11 PM	#7
dtinnan Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aragon,Ga Posts: 48	it doesnt say alcohol, your right, but it'll run on gas, kerosene or coleman fuel Last edited by dtinnan; 02-21-2009 at 12:14 PM.

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02-16-2009, 12:35 PM	#2
SQuirrel Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 45	I am currently using an alchahol fuel stove. These things are great. 5 ounces for stove pot and pan, and you can buy fuel at any grocery store. It burns 90% rubbing alchahol. It does not burn as hot, but it will still boil water, and I can make a pretty good grilled cheese sandwhich with it.

02-16-2009, 01:13 PM	#3
dtinnan Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aragon,Ga Posts: 48	I have an MSR whisperlite that runs on regular gasoline, alcohol or coleman fuel. It's a great compact stove.

02-16-2009, 01:17 PM	#4
SQuirrel Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 45	Oh no no no no! The whisperlite will not be good if you put alchohol in it. It burns too hot and dries out the seals. Small potential for an explosion as well. The whisperlite internationalk is made to burn white gas which is also known as coleman fuel in some circles. With the included K jet you can burn Kearosine, Auto gas, and Deisel fuel as well.

02-20-2009, 09:16 PM	#6
SQuirrel Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 45	You sure that's what they say?

02-22-2009, 02:09 AM	#8
SQuirrel Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 45	I thought so. Alcohol is a little different from petrochemicals. Youre definately right about everything else, but if you can, just use the good ol fashioned white gas. Less maintenece that way.

03-02-2009, 01:15 AM	#9
pavan Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 48	The Century Matchless Deluxe stove is made of rustproof stainless steel and aluminum. The foldout windscreens shield the cooking area, and the stove uses standard one-liter bottles of propane fuel (you can use a full-size tank with an adapter). The two burners are set further apart than on most competing camping stoves, so it's easier to use a large pan or griddle.

03-02-2009, 01:28 PM	#10
sunny Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 50	I have a kerosene stove and its very much useful while camping.