PROS: Lightweight, compact, fun and interactive, creates heat and ambiance, no need to buy fuel, low smoke Keep in mind that when you're using a camping gas BBQ, it's important to use it in a well-ventilated area and avoid using it indoors or in any enclosed spaces. What is the best BBQ for camping? Liquid fuel camping stoves burn substances such as paraffin and petrol. While these are ideal for remote camping, where other fuels may be hard to come by, they’re not an obvious choice for most UK campers. Most require priming which can take up valuable time, however, if you take care of them and don’t mind the maintenance, they can last for years. How to choose your ideal camping stove This obviously isn’t an exhaustive list, but it will give you an idea of the elements of your camping trips to think about when buying a camping stove. 13 of the best camping stoves of 2024 Another easy way to augment the number of burners available is to add a single-burner type stove, like the Eureka SPRK+ or Snow Peak Home & Camp Burner, into the mix. We’ve often utilized combos like this to churn out pasta and sauce, while our sous chef whips up a hot side. Chainable stove systems like the Jetboil Genesis Basecamp or Eureka Ignite are another excellent way to add additional cooking surfaces, and cut down on the number of propane bottles you need to lug around. Compared to bigger three-burner units, the beauty of a chainable system is that you can leave components behind if you’re going solo or don’t need to cook that much. Two burners are our recommendation for most everything you’d want to cook up while camping, but chainable systems like the Jetboil Genesis allow you to add on even more; (photo/Eric Phillips) BTUs Explained

Never cook inside your tent, and be careful how close you cook to your tent as they are highly flammable. Turn off the stove: Once you are finished cooking, turn off the stove and disconnect the fuel source. Our main gripe is with the windshield/lid, which is held in place by one very small catch that slips into a tiny groove. Why they didn’t put one on the other side to make the lid less wobbly, we’ve no idea. It tends to give the cooker an unstable feel. The Swiss Army Knife of barbecues, the lightweight Safari Chef 30 LP gives you unlimited cooking freedom. With multiple interchangeable cooking surfaces, it is easy to assemble, use, clean and stow. With push button piezo ignition and a convenient storage bag, it is the perfect BBQ for 2-4 people. The closer the hand could comfortably get (measured in inches), the lower we found a burner could go. Why does this matter? You don’t just want a stove to have hot and very hot settings; sometimes you need less flame to cook on a low simmer.CONS: Slightly less compact than some, auto igniter doesn’t always work (general con of piezo ignitors) 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. Steer clear of the double-canister Popamazing stoves – a fault on the connection could make them dangerous. Also, don’t bother with the Campingaz Bistro 300 – very low on gas power and the plastic parts melt far too easily. One of the most novel features of the Ignite is its capability to be chained to other Eureka or Jetboil stove systems, with what the companies call JetLink. This hose system allows you to connect your separate burners and run them from one propane source, which we found killer for basecamp situations or when you want to whip up a meal to feed an entire family. It is important to read the instruction manual that comes with the camping stove to ensure proper usage and safety.

Where the Genesis really shows through is its simmering ability. The burner knob can be spun in four full rotations from the lowest to the highest setting, and each slight movement of the knob makes fractional adjustments to the flame,” we wrote in our full-length Jetboil Genesis review . Fill the brass burner unit ¾ of the way full with methanol and place very carefully into the slot on the bottom windshield. Be careful not to spill the methanol.The best BBQ for camping will depend on your specific needs and preferences. Some factors to consider when choosing a camping BBQ include: While it doesn’t blow any other stove out of the water, the Selkirk 540+ does its job admirably – easily boiling water or sautéing veggies for any camp meal you can dream up. Twin metering knobs provide a smooth output and twist a full 720 degrees, offering up great fidelity to fine-tuning your perfect stirfry, and the piezo ignition was strong right out of the box. BOTTOM LINE: The Jetboil Genesis Basecamp System showcases some of the coolest new technology available for outdoor cooking. The stove folds up into a rugged metal pod that nests inside a pot for compact storage. The pot and stove, along with a frying pan, lid, windscreen, and regulator fit into a travel bag no bigger than a bowling ball. Needless to say, the Genesis Basecamp System is one of the most portable and space-saving stoves on the market. The heat retention coils on the base of the pot made this system incredibly fast and efficient for cooking and boiling water. We also love that you can customize the number of burners using the Jetlink port. The Genesis Basecamp System is a versatile, top-quality cooking system with an emphasis on streamlined portability and maximum fuel efficiency. Also, you won't be able to engage the 'on' lever with the pan rest in it's 'upside down' position (a safety feature). The pan rest has to be the right way up in it's working position.

Durability and quality: Look for a camping BBQ that is made of high-quality materials and is built to last. Look for features such as windscreens, and durable construction.It is important to note that the SPRK+ is a butane stove, which while not quite as popular as propane, is still available in outdoor stores or online. It’s also lighter weight than propane. The canister slots into an integrated space on one side of the square stove body, with no screwing in required. We found in practice that a single canister will net about an hour of run time.