Often used on camping trips, in the garden or even on a boat, portable stoves are handy but can be dangerous. Be very careful using them (or don't use them at all) in enclosed areas for example inside tents or vans. Design flaws, gas leakages (carbon monoxide poisoning), explosions, and burning are all things to be aware of. Even the best camping stoves can be potentially dangerous. Carbon monoxide is odourless and can be lethal so take car. What gas canister should I use for my gas stove? So a refill doesn't happen whilst you wait. Your cylinder is just swapped for one that's already been refilled. Obviously, only buy something that looks in good condition and hasn't been tampered with. For gas cylinders like the Campingaz R907, ensure it still has its handle/cap. Without it, you may find it difficult to do a refill exchange as you aren't exchanging a complete gas cylinder. (See below for replacing the handle). Whilst this stove may not burn 3 types of fuel, or charge your gadgets for you (coming up), the Campingaz Camp Bistro is often the best camping stove for many of you. And secondly, it needs suitable fuel to be available in the first place. If it's wet, you're above the treeline, or you're in the middle of the desert this isn't going to do you much good. Having said that, most people reading this will be camping in Europe and North America where you're likely to be able to find plenty of fuel.Be sure to keep the maintenance kit handy as over a longer trip you're likely to have to clean things out and replace O rings. The Camping Chef DLX features child safety knobs, integrated windshields, and an innovative grill pan with "useful dents for optimum cooking and storage." The two 1500W burners are placed further apart, enabling you to place full-size pans on the stove, so you won't have to fiddle around cooking the same dish three times for your friends or family.

Propane works when it gets cold. Unfortunately for Butane, the gas condenses when it gets cold and won't flow (no early morning brew!). So, if you are planning on any winter camping, propane gas is the only way to go. But if propane works all year round, why bother with butane?To avoid running out of gas when camping, some people take two cylinders, but this, of course, increases the cost and makes transport more difficult. How do you know when to get a refill? If you fancy rustling up some delicious grub on your next camping trip then be sure to read our camping cooking tips. Campingaz make the Bistro. And there are lots of other brands that are nigh-on identical. There are also a lot of very cheap and potentially dangerous variants. Given its size, this is one of the most versatile stoves for camping. You'll be able to rustle up pretty much anything you fancy making this a solid option. The Campingaz cylinders have a very simple connection, where you can screw the cylinder and regulator together.