Alcohol does not burn as hot as canister fuel or white gas, so it takes longer to boil water and requires more fuel. Its standout feature is its light weight. Its box type design very cleverly opens up to reveal a fire box, where the lid then acts as support stands for you pot or pan, and doubles as a wind break to protect the fire. By adjusting the support stands, large pots to small cups can be placed on top of the fire. Fuel type – See the section below on different fuels. We did not rate any of the stoves in this list based on the fuel type, as this will be your preference based on your needs. These can be simple and lightweight, such as a titanium base-and-windscreen/pot-support setup that folds flat. Most camp stoves today hover around the 10,000 BTU mark, which for almost all cooking purposes is a perfectly functional amount of heat. It balances the fuel efficiency well, and will still boil a pot of water in a reasonable amount of time. Stoves like the Coleman Cascade Classic, Kovea Slim Twin, Primus Kinjia, and Eureka Ingite all put out around this amount, and all worked admirably in our testing.

The simplest option on the list is also one of our favorites. As a tried and true model that meets the basic demands of car camping, it’s been a go-to choice for our staff over the years.There's nothing more welcoming than a real fire. For over 10 years, Direct Stoves has been supplying homeowners like you with range cookers, and multi-fuel and wood burning stoves.

It may take some figuring out to assemble and disassemble the stove, but we think it cooks and boils water pretty fast. I was camping last weekend and the group ran out of propane, so I brought this out and in 5 minutes had a fire going and water boiling. It also looks really ... The utility of a single burner is that it can be used as either a cooking solution for a couple of campers, or added into a camp kitchen as an additional burner for more dishes. During our testing we did this often, and to great applause — nothing is better than having all your food come out hot at the same time.The unique part about the VersaTop is its versatile design. With separate attachments, you can cook on a flat top, grill, or even bake bread inside. You just pull off the cooking surface, place it on another, and start cooking.