Camping stoves

As traveling on a bicycle you will want a light weight camping stove. What are the options? There are reasons to choose for a brand name or choose a no name brand.

This page give you a few tips what camping stoves to choose from and why.

Gas Stoves

Many people in Europe go out camping. Either with a tent or with a caravan. Many will choose for Camping Gaz fueled stoves. They are cheap, Camping Gaz is usually available at the camping stores. The stoves are cheap, lightweight and easy and safe in use. No wonder Camping Gaz is popular with travelers.

For cyclist the situation is slightly different. The choice for Camping Gaz depends a lot on where you are going to cycle. As long as you are cycling in Western Europe, you won't have a problem. However, eastern Europe and beyond Camping Gaz is a less to not available.

My Camp stuff on a camping in Belgium

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Camping Gaz are clear, cheap, lightweight stove, easy and safe in use. Disadvantage, outside Europe, hard to get and alternative gas systems might not fit.

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Fuel Stoves

My Primus Himalaya Fuel Stove

That's why many cyclists and hikers choose for fuel stoves. Fuel, meaning petrol, diesel, petroleum, is always available. In most of the corners of the world you will be able to find it.

There are recommended brand names as Coleman, MSR and Primus (of course there are more). Many cyclist choose the MSR, especially the Dragonfly as it is superlight and small. I had one for a while and although they're very good, they are also vulnerable. It is important to bring some spare parts with you.

I had a Coleman which was more robust, a bit heavier and bulkier but I find the Primus Himalaya Multi Fuel which I have now the best of all. It's a light and solid stove.

Essentially it does not really matter which of the three you choose, I had them all and all worked fine. Make sure you have a decent fuel bottle. I use a 80ml bottle which i can carry on the bicycle. You may have to search a little for a fitting bottle holder but they do exist.

In short, if you decide to go on a short bike journey in areas where you are sure you can find Camping Gaz, then that is the best and cheapest choice. For journeys beyond that, bring a fuel stove. We have several camping stoves in our Camping Stove Auction

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