Camping Stoves vs Campfires

Mandy · 04-19-2010, 10:42 AM

Of course it's not camping without the campfire, my question is do you cook over the campfire or use a camp stove. We almost always cook over the open fire however we do pack a camp stove just in case the weather is not favorable for a campfire.

Newanderthal · 04-26-2010, 01:57 PM

in state parks when we do the vehicle camping, I'll use the open fire. When in the backcountry I don't make a fire. Last thing I want to see when I come to an area that's pristine and beautiful is a big black mark where some jerk burned up all the limbs. I use an alcohol stove so as not to damage the woods.

**2coastcamper** · 04-29-2010, 01:17 AM

I use both. I usually cook meat over the fire ... or sometimes something in a big pot. For the rest -- coffee, sides, etc. -- I'll use the one-burner stove.

**2coastcamper** · 04-29-2010, 01:17 AM

I use both. I usually cook meat over the fire ... or sometimes something in a big pot. For the rest -- coffee, sides, etc. -- I'll use the one-burner stove.

frank6160 · 05-11-2010, 11:21 AM

I use a stove except for burgers, hot dogs,maybe a baked potatoe every now and then.
Keeping enough firewood to cook and just burn got to be too much work for me. I want to enjoy some of my time outdoors.

failghe · 05-15-2010, 08:51 AM

The campfire for most things, stove for when I don't have the time to start and extinguish the fire.

northernbushape · 05-21-2010, 02:33 PM

We use both. For most meals and coffee we have a Coleman propane grill with a side burner. Very handy and easy to clean. I do like to cook over an open fire though, and if I have caught some trout or plinked a rabbit I will cook it old school over the open flame or roasted in the coals.

Nom Nom!

The Scout · 05-23-2010, 06:35 PM

Both, and most often a small Weber Grill as well.

04-19-2010, 10:42 AM	#1
Mandy Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 39	Camping Stoves vs Campfires Of course it's not camping without the campfire, my question is do you cook over the campfire or use a camp stove. We almost always cook over the open fire however we do pack a camp stove just in case the weather is not favorable for a campfire.

05-21-2010, 02:33 PM	#7
northernbushape The Jeepist Join Date: May 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 174	We use both. For most meals and coffee we have a Coleman propane grill with a side burner. Very handy and easy to clean. I do like to cook over an open fire though, and if I have caught some trout or plinked a rabbit I will cook it old school over the open flame or roasted in the coals. Nom Nom! Oongawa

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04-26-2010, 01:57 PM	#2
Newanderthal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 201	in state parks when we do the vehicle camping, I'll use the open fire. When in the backcountry I don't make a fire. Last thing I want to see when I come to an area that's pristine and beautiful is a big black mark where some jerk burned up all the limbs. I use an alcohol stove so as not to damage the woods.

04-29-2010, 01:17 AM	#3
2coastcamper Moderator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 434 Blog Entries: 6	I use both. I usually cook meat over the fire ... or sometimes something in a big pot. For the rest -- coffee, sides, etc. -- I'll use the one-burner stove.

05-11-2010, 11:21 AM	#5
frank6160 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 45	I use a stove except for burgers, hot dogs,maybe a baked potatoe every now and then. Keeping enough firewood to cook and just burn got to be too much work for me. I want to enjoy some of my time outdoors.

05-15-2010, 08:51 AM	#6
failghe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 414	The campfire for most things, stove for when I don't have the time to start and extinguish the fire.

05-23-2010, 06:35 PM	#8
The Scout Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 28	Both, and most often a small Weber Grill as well.