Interested in purchasing a new portable camping stove? Well, let us help you out!
In this guide, we will showcase 8 of the best camping stoves you can buy for camping in Australia.
Regardless of whether you are a seasoned camper who is looking to replace their old model or a novice who is in the market for something brand new, there are some very good options on this list.
When buying a camping stove, there are many factors to consider. Not least how big you want it to be, the number of burners you require and what the optimum weight size is for you.
But no matter what kind of camping burner you may be after, we hope this guide helps you decide on the right brand and model for your needs.
So let’s start checking them all out!
The Best Portable Camping Stoves
Highlighted below, in no particular order, is an overview of 8 of the best camping stoves currently on the market in Australia, which you can buy for your next outdoor adventure.
Coleman Triton 2 Burner
One of the best all-round gas stoves for camping right now has to be the Coleman Triton 2 burner.
Featuring two 11,000 BTU burners, this portable camping stove is not necessarily the most powerful one out there. But it nevertheless should do a decent enough job for most people’s eating needs.
Each of these burners is rust resistant and made from stainless steel. They are also a decent size too, as they are able to fit a 12 inch and 10 inch pan on them at the same time.
Conveniently, each burner can be operated individually from the other. So it can be started and adjusted independently with an automatic ignition.
It can also be used with either a small propane canister, or an LPG gas bottle, and also comes with a range of fittings including a hose and a 3/8 connector, which makes it easy to connect to the gas bottle.
Being aluminium, and having a removable grate, the stove is fairly easy to keep clean, just by wiping it over. It also has a nifty windshield which prevents the flame from going out when the wind gets a bit strong.
At just 4.3 kg, one of the best features of this cooker is that it is not very heavy. It also packs down pretty compactly and even has a built-in handle located underneath it, which makes it easy to carry.
Gasmate Compact 2 Burner Gas Stove
If you are on the hunt for a good quality budget camping store then the Gasmate Compact 2 burner gas stove is a very good bet.
One of the most affordable 2 burner portable stoves on the market, it features a pair of 10,426 burners that can be adjusted individually.
Unfortunately, it does not have auto ignition, so you will need to start it with matches, this portable LPG gas stove does have a hose that is compatible with 3/8” LPG cylinders.
Weighing in at just 3.25 kg, this is the lightest and smallest of all the 2 burner gas stoves that feature on this list. You won’t be able to fit a large size pot or pan on its surface, but you will be able to cook yourself a basic meal, or boil some water for a cup of tea or coffee.
Like the Coleman Triton 2 Burner, this model is easy to clean. Boasting chrome plated cooking trivets which are both heavy duty and removable, as well as a powder coated surface. To ensure its flame does not blow out, it also has windshields on three sides of it.
If you are new to camping and don’t want to over-invest this is a very good budget option for you. It is easy to transport and easy to use. So you should have no problem cooking with it.
Companion High Output 2 Burner Gas Camping Stove
Are you the kind of camper that gets hangry easily? Well, the Companion High Output 2 Burner Gas Camping Stove presents an excellent option for you.
With a brace of 25,000 BTU burners, this model will cook your food fast. As is the most powerful gas cooker on this list, it is one of the most popular portable camping stoves you can buy at the moment.
Able to fit two large pots or saucepans onto it, this cooktop also has a 1000 mm gas hose and regulator, which will enable you to easily attach a 3/8” LPG gas cylinder to it.
Despite being the largest gas camp cooker on this list, it is not the heaviest, even though it weighs in at 5 kg. But with its removable grate, stainless steel drip trays and powder coating, it is one of the easiest to clean though.
Also featuring built-in windshields and auto ignition, this is a very good option for family camping trips where you want to keep churning out the snags, as there are a decent number of people to feed.
Coleman Hyperflame FyreKnight
Another excellent option within the Coleman range is their Hyperflame FyreKnight.
A more powerful and bigger model than the Triton, what sets this apart from it is that you can fit two 30 cm pots or pans together on this stove, which means you can also cook more. With 12,000 BTU,
the burners, which can be individually adjusted, also have a bit more juice to them too,
You will notice that this portable family camping stove does not possess any of the large windshields other models have. That is because it features nifty, wind-blocking guards that are built in around each burner.
The Hyperflame FyreKnight can be used with either disposable propane canisters, or LGP gas bottles, which also come with a gas hose for a 3/8 cylinder.
At 7.1 kg it is a heavy double burner stove, and quite large too, which could be problematic to transport around.
However, it does have removable pan supports that are easy to clean, as well as anti-skid feet, auto ignition, a heavy duty locking latch, heavy duty pivoting handle and corner bumpers.
If you are a car camper, and being able to cook with excellent equipment is important to you, then this is the model you should go for.
Zempire Deluxe Wide 2 Camping Burner
Sitting in between the Coleman Triton and the Hyperflame FyreKnight is the Zempire Deluxe Wide 2 Camping Burner.
More powerful than the Triton, but not as spacious as the FyreKnight, this is a very decent option nonetheless.
For a start, it has a good sized cooking area, which means you can simultaneously cook with two large size pans. This is particularly good if you want to make pasta.
As an LGP camping stove, it also features two powerful 12,000 BTU burners, which you can adjust independently. In addition, there is also a convenient drop down built-in toaster, which is very handy at breakfast time.
Considering how spacious the portable gas stove is, the model is relatively lightweight at just 6.5 kg. It is also very easy to clean with its powder coating, and stainless steel drip tray, and features a carry handle which makes it very easy to transport around.
The Zempire also rear and side windshield, to protect the flame from going out, as well as auto ignition, and drop down legs which help keep the stove raised.
360 Degrees Furno Stove and Pot Set
Another good option for campers who are on the hunt for a basic and lightweight camping stove is the 360 Degrees Furno Stove and Pot Set.
As a one burner camping stove this is an ideal option for a solo camper or a couple that plans to share a one-pot meal.
Very tiny and compact, this portable single burner has a 11,900 BTU, which is pretty powerful. It also
comes with an 850 ml pot, as well as a 350 ml bowl come pot, which both have handles that are heat resistant.
The set also features a scourer which makes the process of cleaning it very easy, as well as a stabiliser for either 100 gram or 230 gram canisters. In addition, it also comes with a handy mesh carry bag too.
You will need to get this little camping stove going with matches or a lighter. But it does come with built-in wind protectors which should ensure the flame does not go out on you whilst cooking.
One of the best features of this stove is that it is so small, that you can easily transport it in your backpack. Infact, it is so light you might even forget it is there.
Although it comes as a set with the pots, you can also buy the stove on its own. As well as a range of other accessories.
Gasmate Travelmate II Portable Stove
For those who prefer the more traditional style of lunch box portable stoves, the Gasmate Travelmate II portable stove is a very decent option.
As the only stove that operates off disposable butane cylinders on this list, this is a very convenient choice for those who are unable to carry a heavy LPG bottle around with them.
A single burner, it is made from powder coated steel which is not only durable but also features top quality brass fittings on its inside.
Equipped with auto ignition, the burner is rated at 8,500 BTU. It also possesses a drip tray which is made of stainless steel and therefore very easy to clean.
Previously these lunch box styles of stove had question marks over them on account of safety concerns. However, this version has a range of measures built in to safeguard the user from explosions or dangerous flare-ups.
Weighing just 2.5 kg, the burner is very easy to carry around, and also comes in its own case which enables you to do so.
All things considered, this is a worthwhile and affordable option for novice or irregular campers that are looking for a reliable model on which to cook their food.
Coleman EvenTemp 3 Burner Gas Camping Stove
If camping to you is all about the food you cook, then you should consider the Coleman EvenTemp 3 Burner Gas Camping Stove.
Essentially a BBQ and stove top all in one, this fantastic portable camp stove is appropriate for use with either LPG gas bottles or propane canisters.
They feature two 11500 BTU burners which sit on either side of a small rectangle 5000 BTU burner.
So will allow you to have lots of different pots, pans and food items on the go.
All of the burners can be controlled individually, and when all operate at the same time can create an evenly distributed heat. Which is perfect for using the large non-stick BBQ plate that is also included in the purchase.
To ensure it is easy to clean this Coleman EvenTemp 3 Burner Gas Camping Stove has heavy duty nickel chrome plated grates that are easily removable.
At 8.2 kg it is a fairly large unit to carry around, but it does have auto ignition, as well as a 5 foot hose which can be used for refillable gas cylinders.
It also has side windshields which fold down to provide you with extra space for large pots and pans, as well as other cooking utensils.
Conclusion
And that’s that!
Our review of 8 of the best portable camping stoves you can buy in Australia.
In this review, we hope we have provided you with a much more definite idea of which of these models might be best suited to your needs.
Camping is an iconic Australian experience, of which the preparation of food is a big part of. Whichever of these portable stoves you decide to purchase, you can do so safely in the knowledge that you will be able to cook up a storm with it.