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Buying a Camping Stove for your Next Camping Trip!
Author: Camping Now
Buying a camping stove can be a tricky business. You want to make sure you get
the right one for you. If you are hiking you need to get something that is
compact and will carry easily. A trangia might be a good idea if you need
something small, or if you are only cooking for yourself. A Trangia cimbines the
methanol burner with all of the equipment that you need to do your cooking. If
you are travelling by car then you can go fo a setup as large as you like, right
up to a full kitchen set (if it takes your fancy!). Some camping stoves also
come with wind protectors, which can be very useful if you're camping outside.
camping stoves run on a variety of fuels and the type of fuel you will be using
will play an important factor in your decision.
The most popular fuel is butan or propane gas or a propane/butane mix. These
come in cartridges or refillable cylinder. This type of fuel is predictable and
stable, lights easily and performs well, and is controllable in terms of the
level of heat you require. The cartridges or cylinders attach directly to the
stove. Resealable cartridges are good as they can be removed from the stove, so
there is no chance of the gas being switched on accidentally. These smaller
stoves are more suited to be sed with smaller pans and cookware sets and cannot
comfortably accomodate larger pans.
Larger stoves often use cylinders attached with a gas hose and regulator. This
aren't carried easily so are only suitable if you are travelling by car. These
stoves often include a lid and side wind shield. If you are camping in low
temperatures, propane is more suitable than butane as it freezes at lower
temperatures.
Pressure stoves run on pressurised petroleum. They can get very hot and are very
fuel efficient. These types of cookers come in a range of sizes, from small
compact burners suitable for backpackers to double burners suitable for
families.
Methylated spirit stoves run on meths which, as a liquid, doesn't need to be
pressurised. It is instant lighting and there is no need for preheating. Meths
produces an almost colourless flams so care needs to be taken in the daytime.
meths only really gives about half the heat of the alternatives so isn't the
most efficiant. The most common types of meths burners is the trangia range
which are simple to use, compact lightweight and cost efficient.
You might want to consider the price of the gas refills or methelated spirits
when making your purchase. And don't forget to take spares! There's nothing
worse than having the food to cook with no means to cook it.
If you have small children then safety may be an issue. You might want something
that is stable and safe when there are footballs flying about! so you can go for
something with a stand
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/buying-a-camping-stove-for-your-next-camping-trip-96613.html
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