The Stove
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Camping Stoves
Lightweight camping stoves are one of the most important items you will carry. It will ensure you are well fed and energised for the next day’s journey. Read below to learn how to choose lightweight camping stoves.
Soto Windmaster Stove
$149.99 NZD
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Fuel Efficiency
Weight
The Soto WindMaster Stove is a lightweight, high-performance canister stove engineered for optimal efficiency in challenging outdoor conditions. Its innovative design positions the cooking pot close to the flame, minimizing heat loss and enhancing fuel efficiency. The concave burner head acts as a built-in windscreen, ensuring consistent performance even in gusty environments. Equipped with Soto’s Micro Regulator technology, the WindMaster maintains steady output across varying temperatures and fuel levels.
Jetboil Flash Cooking System
$101.92 USD
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Fuel Efficiency
Weight
The Jetboil Flash Cooking System is one of the best on the market, with the entire system being integrated to make a stable, convenient, and easy to use system. While heavier than other stoves at 371 grams, this is a full system that is one of the most fuel efficient on the market, saving you both weight and money in fuel canisters. The system performs in high winds, can be easily lit with a push igniter, and includes a Thermochromatic color-change heat indicator lets you know when water’s ready.
MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Stove
$84.95 USD
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Fuel Efficiency
Weight
The MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Stove stands out from the rest for it’s ability to perform in high winds. A pressure regulator means you are able to boil water fast in even the worst weather but beware that this stove is slightly below average when it comes to fuel usage. That is more than made up for its packability and low weight of 83 grams. If you’re looking for something lightweight, super easy to use, and able to stand up to any weather, this is the stove for you.
How to Choose a Lightweight Camping Stove
This is a general overview, but it is recommended that you do your own research. I have linked websites I have found useful.
Weight
430-600 grams
When looking at lightweight camping stoves, make sure you pay attention to whether or not the weight includes the full system: the stove, pot, and fuel. With all these items included, you should expect a weight of around 430-600 grams total.
Fuel Efficiency
7-10 litres per 100g canister
The fuel efficiency of a camping stove depends on the stove’s design, the type of fuel it uses, and the size of the canister. Propane is the most popular fuel since it holds high pressure at low temperatures. Other fuels include denatured alcohol and ethanol which are clean-burning fuels. A standard 220g canister can last 2–4 hours of continuous cooking and a small 100g canister is often enough for a solo weekend backpacking trip. Bring enough fuel to boil one liter of water per person, per meal.
Boil Time
3-5 minutes / litre
The fastest stoves on the market boil a litre of water in just over 3 minutes, whereas the slower stoves take up to 5 minutes. Just beware that the faster a stove boils water, the more likely it is to be less fuel efficient. Also note that the boil times listed on a website are in no wind conditions. Look for reviews of stoves in high wind conditions.
Ease of Use
Push ignitor recommended
The most important thing on your system is to ensure there is a push ignitor that instantly lights the stove. This will save you having to lug around a extra lighter or tons of matches (though carry a few just in case). Make sure the ignitor is reliable though!
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