About Camping Stoves

A reliable stove turns simple food into proper camp comfort, whether you are boiling water before sunrise, cooking hiking meals after a long day on trail or setting up a relaxed car camping kitchen. Our stoves range is built for different styles of travel, from compact burners for lightweight hiking to sturdy cooking systems for weekends away, road trips and longer camp setups.

Choose a stove that suits how you pack, cook and travel. A small gas setup is quick and easy for solo missions and overnight hikes, while a more stable camp stove gives you room to cook for a group. For remote trips, thru-hiking or rougher conditions, fuel efficiency, packed size, wind performance and pot compatibility all matter. This is Outdoor Gear That Has to Work, selected to make camp cooking simpler, safer and more dependable.

For more in-depth advice on stove types, fuel choices and matching your setup to the trip, read our guide on choosing the right stove for your adventure.

For camp kitchen inspiration, try our outdoor recipe for cooking hot cross buns over a camp fire.

Top Brands

• Trangia: Trangia cookers are a classic choice for simple, durable camp cooking, with nesting designs that pack neatly for hiking, touring and remote camps. They are known for practical cookware systems that suit slow, steady meals outdoors.
• Jetboil: A Jetboil stove is ideal when fast boil times and fuel efficiency matter, especially for hiking meals, coffee stops and lightweight adventures. These integrated systems are popular for backpacking and compact camp kitchens.
• MSR: An MSR stove is built for technical trips, alpine use, backpacking and remote travel where reliability is essential. The range includes compact gas options and liquid fuel stove systems for challenging conditions.
• Toaks: Toaks is known for lightweight titanium cookware and minimalist cooking gear that pairs well with a hiking stove or compact camping stove setup. It is a strong option for gram-conscious hikers and thru-hiking kits.
• Traverse: Traverse offers practical camp kitchen gear suited to weekend trips, touring and everyday outdoor cooking. Their range is a good fit for campers wanting dependable equipment without overcomplicating the setup.

FAQs

What type of camping stove should I choose?

The best camping stove depends on how you travel, how much space you have and what you like to cook. A compact gas setup is ideal for hiking meals, overnight trips and quick boils, while a larger camp stove gives you more stability and cooking control for car camping, group meals and relaxed camp kitchens.

What is the best stove for hiking and backpacking?

For most hiking trips, a lightweight backpacking stove or compact hiking stove is the easiest option to pack and use. Integrated stove systems are great for boiling water fast for dehydrated meals and coffee, while small burner-and-pot setups give you more flexibility if you want to simmer, stir or cook simple meals from scratch.

What fuel type is best for a camp stove?

Gas canisters are popular for gas stove camping because they are clean, convenient and easy to light. A liquid fuel stove can be a better choice for longer remote trips, cold conditions or travel where gas canisters are harder to find, while a camping wood stove suits some low-impact setups where fire rules allow it.

What should I look for in a portable camping stove?

A good portable camping stove should suit your pack size, cooking style and conditions. For hiking, look for a compact camping stove with low weight, good fuel efficiency and a stable pot support, while car camping setups can prioritise burner control, wind protection and space for larger cookware. To complete your setup, explore our Stove Accessories range for compatible windscreens, fuel, pot supports and other camp cooking essentials.

Can I use a camping wood stove?

A camping wood stove or portable wood stove can be useful when you want to cook with found fuel instead of carrying gas. Always check fire bans, park rules and campsite conditions first, as wood-burning stoves are not suitable during high fire danger, in protected areas where open flames are restricted, or on fragile ground.