Best camping stove 2023: cook up a feast in all conditions
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Finding the best camping stove can be a daunting prospect, because there are so many options to choose from, for all sorts of different outdoor scenarios. However it’s easy to narrow down the options and find the perfect portable cooker for your outdoor adventures.
Ideally you’ll want something that’s light and portable enough for you to carry around with you (unless of course you’re car camping, in which case the sky’s the limit), and which is robust enough for you to use wherever you set up camp. And considering the potential challenges of cooking outdoors in the dark at the end of a long hike, you’ll want something that’s easy to use.
Need one stove to do it all? We’d suggest looking for a simple portable gas stove, such as our current top pick, the Primus Firestick. These are quick to fire up, easy to maintain and hard to break, and they’re also generally light and easy to carry, making them useful whether you’re hiking solo or on a big car camping trip. But for something with a bit more oomph to take in the car, a bigger and more robust option will be a better choice.
Read on to see our selection of the best camping stoves, and while you’re organising your outdoor dining setup, take a look at our guides to the best camping cookware sets and the best camping chairs, and perhaps the best camping lanterns too (cooking in the dark is no fun for anyone).
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1. Primus Firestick
The best all-rounder camping stove
Specifications
Includes:
stove only
Matchless:
yes, with separate igniter
Weight:
105g
Fuel type:
gas canister
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Reasons to buy
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Fuel efficient
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Simple but effective
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Robust
Reasons to avoid
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Requires a shield in windy conditions
Primus knows a few things about stoves, and the Primus Firestick is a good example of great engineering combined with the very best in stove technology. There are a variety of clever things going on in this relatively small and light gas stove, which all come together to make something greater than the sum of the parts. For starters, the stainless steel pot supports fold around the central gas burner like flower petals, protecting the delicate bits with a steel shroud that’s both practical and dare we say it – beautiful. Hidden deep in those delicate bits is a regulated valve, which means you get a consistent burn as the gas canister empties, making flame control much easier and less annoying in general.
This is all good news, but the real cherry on top is that the inevitable piezo igniter is in a separate pencil-style unit, allowing you to leave it at home when it breaks. Oh, and one last thing – the woolen storage pouch is designed to be used as a pot gripper. The end result is everything that good outdoor equipment should be – easy to use but pleasant to handle, multi-purpose without being impractical, and entirely reliable. A genuine keeper of a stove that you’ll use time and time again.
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2. Primus Lite+ stove
Best all-in-one camping stove
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Specifications
Includes:
stove, pot with lid, thermal jacket
Matchless:
yes
Weight:
402g
Fuel type:
gas canister
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Reasons to buy
+
Includes cooking / eating pot
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Insulated jacket keeps heat in
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Clever design offers much greater stability
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Integrated wind shields
Reasons to avoid
–
Not so useful in a group
The Primus Lite+ has been around for a long time, picked up awards, and remains very popular amongst outdoors enthusiasts. An issue with more minimalist camping stoves that they’re typically not all that stable, but Primus has tackled that head on with the Primus Lite+. It features a burner that has been specially designed to safely sit closer to the gas cartridge, and the cooking pot also slots directly on top surrounded by wind shields to stop the flame from blowing out. We’ve tested this one out in the wild, and can confirm that the result is a very stable, efficient setup indeed.
All of this remains from the original, bestselling stove, but changes have been made elsewhere to streamline the design for 2021. The 0.5l hard anodized aluminium cooking pot now includes an integrated pouring spout, while the lid, which doubles as a backpacking mug, is now made with 95% bioplastic. Finally, the outer sleeve (with a pocket where you can stash a long spoon) sports a new, eco-friendly cork lining that delivers excellent insulation, keeping the heat in your dinner and not burning your hands. While stove designs are typically pretty dull, this sleeve is available in a choice of six vibrant colours, to liven up your camp.
This set is really designed for a solo camper, or perhaps two at a push. It can be used with alternative pots – with the addition of extra pan supports that need to be screwed into the burner – but abandoning the provided pot in favour of an alternative means sacrificing the specific advantages of this design, such as the wind resistance and added stability.
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Simple to use and very portable, the Campingaz Twister Plus PZ isn’t the smallest or lightest camping stove here, but you can just about stuff it in a big pocket (don’t forget to put a gas cartridge in your backpack) and it’ll do the job for one or two people. It has a built-in lighter so that’s one less thing to worry about, and it’ll happily boil a litre of water in 3-4 minutes. The lack of wind protection means you might need to pack a portable windshield as well, but overall this is a fantastic little stove at an easily-affordable price point. Head to our Campingaz Twister Plus PZ review for more info.
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4. Primus PrimeTech 2.3L Stove
The best premium portable camping stove for all-round use
Specifications
Includes:
stove, pot
Matchless:
yes
Weight:
1,060g
Fuel type:
gas canister
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Reasons to buy
+
Efficient in most weathers
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Compact design
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Durable
Reasons to avoid
–
Not the lightest option
The Primus PrimeTech 2.3L is a gas stove with a difference… or three. As an integrated system, this takes all the trial and error out of a setup: just add gas and you’re ready to cook up an outdoor storm. As a ‘system’ cooker, it builds in a variety of efficiencies that save fuel and help fight some of the issues all gas cookers suffer from. Firstly, one of the two non-stick 2.3L pans has a heat exchanger in the base, there’s a built-in wind guard to keep heat where you want it, and the built-in burner has a regulator to help smooth out gas delivery. This is particularly useful as the gas canister empties, but also at altitude or in cold conditions. That ‘remote’ gas canister can be insulated from cold ground too, unlike traditional ‘stand-up’ gas stoves.
Because the PrimeTech has a broad base it’s also very tough to accidentally knock over, making this a great option for family weekends away as well as more serious 2-5 person mini-expeditions. With included tongs and a built-in igniter, this is an entire kitchen in a stuff sack – add a spork apiece and you’re set for adventure. The only disadvantage here is the kilo-plus weight, but you’ll tote less gas than with other setups thanks to the efficiency, and split between 2-5 people and it’s not such a burden.
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The BioLite CampStove 2+ is a bit a special proposition: it’s a stove that runs on twigs and sticks, and it includes an integrated battery that charges from the heat and can in turn be used to juice up your outdoor gadgets. If you don’t have a ready supply of wood, pellets can be subbed in, but the joy of this really is in the gathering and the ‘back to nature’ vibe. In our BioLite CampStove 2+ review, we were impressed with how well designed and robust this little stove feels, and how efficiently it turned our scavenged wood into a hot dinner.
The onboard battery generates 3W of continuous power, some of which is used to run a powerful fan system that ensures a clean burn, with four fan speeds, controllable via the funky LED dashboard on the side. An articulated USB light, included with the stove, can be connected to illuminate your cooking efforts if you end up making dinner after dark. There are a few other accessories you can bundle in, the most useful of which is definitely the KettlePot, into which the stove itself slots for easy storage. It’s not small and it’s not light, but for car campers, there’s plenty to love about this clever camping stove design.
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6. Vango Atom Stove
Best camping stove for wild camping and backpacking
Specifications
Includes:
stove only
Matchless:
no
Weight:
66g
Fuel type:
gas canister
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Reasons to buy
+
Simple design
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Very lightweight
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Compact
Reasons to avoid
–
Not the most stable
The Vango Atom encapsulates all the reasons gas stoves are so popular, as well as their shortcomings. Very packable (6x4cm folded), lightweight (66g), and with no igniter to fail, this is as simple as stoves get, while still knocking out a potent 3000W that’ll boil a litre of water in 3.5minutes. When weight is a concern (backpacking, trekking, mountaineering) this is an ideal candidate. The drawbacks are the potential for instability when fully-laden with a big pan of dinner, and the fact that gas isn’t ideal in low temperatures or at altitude. However, for everything else this is well worth a look, especially at such a reasonable price.
7. Coleman Fyrestorm PCS
A great all-round camping stove for many occasions
Specifications
Includes:
stove, pot
Matchless:
yes
Weight:
486g
Fuel type:
gas canister
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Reasons to buy
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Efficient in most weathers
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Compact design
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Durable
Reasons to avoid
–
There are smaller options if that’s priority
The Coleman Fyrestorm PCS (Personal Cooking System) is our top pick of the best camping stoves because it’s a compact, all-weather all-rounder that delivers a lot of features for its wallet-friendly price. The main body of the stove is a gas burner and generous 1.3L cooking pot, with a hose out to the gas cartridge, which has plenty of benefits.
The external gas cartridge increases stability of the main pot, as it has a lower centre of gravity, and in cold conditions the gas cartridge can be kept warm off the ground, preventing gas pressure drop from cold. The burner has wind protection built-in, and also traps as much heat as possible, adding to efficiency. Coleman claims a 2200W output and a fast boil time of just over four minutes in no wind, increasing to six minutes 35 seconds when the winds get up. A built-in igniter also cuts down on extra faffery, and another neat touch is being able to peg the stove feet down if required for extra stability. There are lighter stoves out there, but the convenience of the Coleman will really make a difference after a long day.
The Campingaz Party Grill 400 CV has fun written all over it, with a built-in wok as well as a gas BBQ-style griddle, this is a certain winner at a festival or family campsite. It’s not light (as BBQ’s with built-in woks tend not to be), but it will feed an army in fun informality. Built in piezo ignition fires up your barbie in seconds, while a grease trap in the base makes light work of cleaning up afterwards. As some campsites dislike BBQs on the ground, this is purpose-built to placate them, and while the 2000W burner will run for 3 hours on a Campingaz CV Plus cartridge, these gas bottles are industry standard in campsites across Europe (unlike some), so getting refills won’t be an issue. Head to our Campingaz Party Grill 400 review to find out more of what we thought.
9. Outwell Jimbu Camping Stove
The best camping stove for cooking on blustery days
Specifications
Includes:
stove only
Matchless:
no
Weight:
3kg
Fuel type:
gas cartridge
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Reasons to buy
+
Wind protection
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Ease of use
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Dual cooking area
Reasons to avoid
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Not for backpacking
We took the Outwell Jimbu Stove on a recent camping trip and had a brilliant time cooking eggs and porridge and toasting bread each morning. It also served us well during dinner times, thanks to its split cooking surface area that enables you to handle different cooking types or pots at once. The built-in windshields came in handy when the wind picked up, protecting the flame from stronger gusts that would have put an end to lesser camping stoves. It’s pretty darn easy to clean too, thanks to a removable drip-tray and grate, so you won’t be faced with a messy clean-up job once you get home and unpacking your camping gear. This stove is so simple to use, even beginners will be up and running within seconds. Feed it with gas cartridges.
10. Jetboil Flash
The idiot-proof hot water generator for camping
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Specifications
Includes:
stove, pot
Matchless:
yes
Weight:
371g
Fuel type:
gas canister
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Reasons to buy
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Rapid hot water
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Gas efficient
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Lots of accessory options
Reasons to avoid
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Can’t use for frying
The revamped Jetboil Flash camping stove delivers more of the same water-warming efficiency for even less weight, much to the annoyance of its many rivals. Efficiency and speed are the name of the game here, with a claimed boiling speed of 100 sec per 16 oz (1/2 Litre) of water leaving the others lukewarm and late. The Flash adds in a colour-changing sleeve that shows you when the contents are hot (handy for avoiding casual burns) and retains the flux ring and inbuilt piezo igniter of older models. Although limited in terms of the cooking you can do (frying is pretty much out), the Jetboil will deliver boil-in-the-bag and rehydrated meals in a flash.
Jetboil has busied itself producing a widening range of accessories, including the handy but niche Coffee Press, and even more niche Hanging Kit (for big-wall climbing escapades), a Pot Support, Skillet, and additional larger FluxRing Cooking Pot. Overall it’s a great water-heating system that has only improved over the years.
11. Primus OmniLite Ti
The best camping stove that uses liquid fuel
Specifications
Includes:
stove only
Matchless:
no
Weight:
350g
Fuel type:
liquid fuel
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Reasons to buy
+
Proven classic
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Big heat output
Reasons to avoid
–
Not matchless
Although gas is super-convenient, sometimes liquid fuel is all that’s available. Liquid fuel stoves can usually burn anything including gas, gasoline/petrol, diesel, kerosene/paraffin and aviation fuel, so for more remote expeditions they’re a real essential. You don’t need to be headed to the Karakoram for a liquid stove to be useful though, as the fuel is often cheaper than gas canisters, less bulky and more weight-efficient over long periods or when cooking for small groups. The OmniLite Ti is the lightweight sibling (350g) of the OmniFuel, a veteran of many an expedition and a time-proven, field-fixable bombproof heating machine. With a selection of jets for different fuels, an ingenious folding construction and a flame control that is easily operated wearing gloves, this is a serious stove for serious occasions. Buy one and you’ll never need another stove, it’s that simple.
12. Primus Onja Stove
The best camping stove for both style and substance
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Specifications
Includes:
stove only
Matchless:
no
Weight:
3,250g
Fuel type:
gas canister
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Reasons to buy
+
Stunning build quality
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Easy to carry
Reasons to avoid
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Heavy and bulky
The Primus Onja Stove should certainly get a best camping stove design award if such a thing existed on T3. A beautifully engineered twin-burner gas stove, this is a real looker as well as a practical cooker for larger groups when camping and chilling outdoors. It’s ideal for teaming with a luxury camping tent for some glamping action.
Of course, at a shade over 3kg this is no trekking stove! But the fact that the oak lid doubles as a chopping board probably told you that anyway. The Onja opens out from ‘flat’ into an X configuration to add stability and provide pan support, and while it really likes a table or bench to sit on, is stable with the weightiest pan. The 2x 2800W burners may eat a 230g gas cartridge in 34 mins, but you’ll be eating very well long before that, thanks to the Onja. A fantastic choice for stylish but practical family and friends outdoor get-togethers.
13. MSR Windburner
This lightweight stove is a camping classic
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Specifications
Design:
stove only
Matchless:
no
Weight:
432g
Fuel type:
gas canister
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Reasons to buy
+
Lightweight
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Low faff
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Boils water very quickly
Reasons to avoid
–
Not matchless
As you might have guessed from the name, the MSR Windburner’s biggest selling point is that it stays lit even in windy conditions, so it’s perfect for climbers, hikers, and those brave souls who like to go camping nearer the end of the year. The ‘loct pot’ design is great for retaining heat when it’s chilly outside, and the insulated cosy with handle means you can carry it around without accidental burns. The burner’s very efficient, too. If you’re looking for a camping burner for your next extreme trip, but baulk at the expensive Snow Peak GigaPower, this is the one for you.
14. BRS-3000T Titanium Camping Stove
A stupidly ultralight and compact hot tea-making machine
Specifications
Includes:
stove plus pot
Matchless:
yes
Weight:
25g
Fuel type:
gas canister
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Reasons to buy
+
Ultra-lightweight
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Smaller than a lighter
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Cheap
Reasons to avoid
–
Not the most stable
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Can’t cope with heavy pots
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Minimal flame control
How could we ever leave this genius piece of kit out of our best camping stoves buyer’s guide? If you’re looking for extreme lightness and don’t want to faff with solid fuels and an Esbit, this left-field choice is a winner. Lightweight titanium construction brings this tiny stove down to 25g, and paired with a suitable titanium pot this will get you hot tea in minutes for barely any weight – indeed, it’s so small that you’ve probably forgotten to bring it. The downsides are really the result of this tiny design, in that stability is poor, and the tiny pot support arms will not deal with much weight at all. Flame control is also somewhat minimal (on or off), in spite of a claimed output of 2700w, which seems potentially optimistic. However, as a wallet-friendly stove that is almost non-existent in weight terms it’s brilliant. Just don’t plan on cooking anything substantial on it.
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15. Solo Stove Lite
An ultra-efficient camping stove that’ll run on a handful of twigs
Specifications
Design:
stove
Matchless:
no
Weight:
9oz / 255g
Fuel type:
twigs
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Reasons to buy
+
Efficient burn
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Runs on twigs, no fuel required
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Lightweight
Reasons to avoid
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Requires a shield in windy conditions
While it’s not the lightest camping stove on this list, the Solo Stove Lite has a trick up its sleeve: you won’t need to carry fuel around with you. This stove will run on a handful of sticks, twigs, pine cones or other biomass (or an alcohol burner), which means you’ll never be short on fuel if you’re camping in the countryside. The double walled design gives a secondary burn of the wood gas, essentially providing a hotter fire with less smoke. It’s eco-friendly, efficient and compact, making it a great choice for your next trip into the wilderness. It’s also extremely well reviewed across the board, with many users commenting on how effective and efficient this stove is, as well as praising the quality of design and construction.
How to choose the best portable camping stove
The best camping stove for you is a broad question indeed, with a huge variation in performance and fuel types on the market. An important question to consider is just how vital your stove is. Although the same gas burner might work as well melting snow on an overnight bivvy in the Alps, as it does making tea after a long walk in Kent, the consequences of failure are somewhat different. It’s worth bearing in mind that if you invest in one of the best camping stoves it should last for decades, so spending a few pounds more will pay off in the longer run.
Factors such as the size of your group, what you’ll be cooking, the time of year you’ll be camping and at what altitude all come into play, as well as cost and/or availability of fuel. Broadly, the first big decision is fuel type (gas, liquid or solid), which influences the type of heat you’ll be dealing with and thus what you can cook on it. Let’s take a closer look at these now…
What are the main types of camping stove?
There are three main types of fuel when it comes to camping stoves:
- Solid fuel camping stoves
- Liquid fuel stoves
- Canister gas stoves
Solid fuel stoves are intended for very light duties such as boiling water, and are relatively simple to use, except in high winds when they become almost useless.
Liquid stoves can burn a myriad of liquid fuels from paraffin through to solvents and petrol. These have low running costs and are excellent for longer expeditions and in remote places where fuel may be scarce. Liquid stoves are also the only choice for higher altitude (2000m+), as the lower pressure doesn’t affect them, and are also brilliant in full winter conditions where gas canisters can freeze up and lose pressure.
On the downside, they require maintenance and are more fiddly to operate, although modern stoves don’t require the same lengthy priming operations as many older models.
Most commonly, canister gas stoves are the popular choice, being simple to light and offering good flame control. Options range from heavy catering appliances through to incredibly lightweight burners, so there is quite literally a gas stove for every situation.
Alongside the style of stove, you also need to consider its stability. Anyone who’s had the misfortune of knocking a full dinner onto the floor when out in the wild knows it can be devastating. If you’ve got little ones running around your camp, you may want to avoid lighter travel camping stoves and opt for a stronger tabletop alternative instead.
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