Whether you\u2019re making your way out to camp for the first time this year, or your tenth, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019re looking to get in a few good meals. We know that taking pre-packed campsite foods isn\u2019t always ideal, though getting down to business in the bush kitchen isn\u2019t very easy without a stove.<\/p>\n
That in mind, we understand not everyone is as comfortable as cooking on the fire as some of our favourite camping YouTubers, and in this article we\u2019ll take a look at the best camping stoves in 2021 for our readers.<\/p>\n
All of the stoves we\u2019ll be taking a look at on our list are designed for those who either camp with a tent and rather \u2018professional and prepared\u2019 camping set up, or those who like to make their way out to camp with a trailer.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re in a camper van or a caravan, these stoves will still be worth a look at, however they might not be exactly what you\u2019re looking for. With a design primarily focused on the outdoors, there\u2019s the potential for a mess to be made, and oil and other food-related spills so keep this in mind.<\/p>\n
That said, keeping these ones outdoors is a little more effective.<\/p>\n
Choosing a Stove<\/p>\n
As you might already know from taking a look online, there are a tonne of different camping stoves on the market today, with a range of different features. A lot of which are rather niche and a little complicated to use.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll have spotted there are single, dual and multi-burner stoves out there, models that come with dual fuel inlets as well as stoves that have been designed for portability, compactness or to be set up and left at camp for a day or two.<\/p>\n
This buying guide, with that in mind, is going to go over all of these different features in a camping stove for 2021 and let you know a little more information about how to choose one for your next camping trip.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ll take a look at everything from wind protection, burner output, compactness, durability, safety and more so continue reading if you want everything you need to know about camping stoves.<\/p>\n
Our TL;DR<\/p>\n
For our readers who want the best of the best and to make their way out to the stores, we have our favourite and arguably the best camping stove on the market outlined right here for you.<\/p>\n
Our winner comes in the form of the Companion 2 Burner Stove <\/strong>and you\u2019ll be able to rely on this stove to cover all the essentials you\u2019ll need in a camping stove. Whether it be wind protection, easy ignition and more, the Companion 2 is your best bet.<\/p>\n We\u2019d also stand by this camping stove as the model that will last for decades to come given that it\u2019s offering somewhat of a no-frills design, which means less points of failure to worry about.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a durable, robust and reliable camping stove and it\u2019s taking out the top spot on our list of the best camping stoves in Australia this year.<\/p>\n Essential Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n All that said, if you\u2019re looking for the best camping stove for your trips into the outback this year, then the Companion 2 is the model for you.<\/p>\n What We Looked At in a Camping Stove<\/p>\n Before we delve into our list of all the best Australian camping stoves, we have a few points to go over.<\/p>\n These are all essential to understand how we chose the best stove, but also what you should take a look at in a stove if you\u2019re going to make your way to buying a model on your own \u2014 without the help of our list.<\/p>\n We suggest either jotting down the points below, or making a mental note of these to ensure you\u2019re investing in a stove that\u2019s going to be a reliable and safe companion when you\u2019re out camping.<\/p>\n And with all that said, let\u2019s take a look at what to consider in a camping stove.<\/p>\n Protection from the Wind<\/strong><\/p>\n Off the top, the most important factor to consider is the wind protection capability of your chosen camping stove.<\/p>\n As you\u2019ll agree, there\u2019s nothing worse than having your stove continually going out because of a slight breeze hitting the burners. You\u2019ll want to make sure that you choose a camping stove that offers a design to protect the burners from the wind – especially if it\u2019s a gas model.<\/p>\n It\u2019s always good to keep in mind that no matter how powerful or how fantastic the burners are advertised to be, they do become entirely useless if the wind gets to them.<\/p>\n From us, our biggest tip here is to take a look at camping stoves with a design that features operable flaps or \u2018shields\u2019 that you can lift up or pull out of the stove when it gets a little windy.<\/p>\n With these, you\u2019ll be able to continue cooking through the evening and not need to worry about your burners blowing out.<\/p>\n The Output of the Burner<\/strong><\/p>\n A second key consideration is the burner output.<\/p>\n You want your camping stove to offer out plenty of heat for those times you need to boil water or get something warmed up quite quickly. As you\u2019ll agree, a slow burner when trying to boil or heat up a meal is one of the most frustrating things that can happen at a campsite.<\/p>\n That in mind, if you\u2019re heating water for a bath, for example, you\u2019re not going to want to sit and wait for hours on end for your water to become warm enough to bath in.<\/p>\n On top of this, your burner should be able to offer enough heat to sustain boiling water when the wind does pick up. A lot of poorly designed camping stoves allow for the transfer of heat right out into the air, which means you\u2019re essentially heating nothing at all.<\/p>\n To understand burner output a little better, most camping stoves do have a BTU measurement or number \u2014 and this number equates to the heat output by the burner.<\/p>\n You\u2019re going to want to select a burner with a higher BTU to ensure you\u2019re getting a good output of heat. However you will have to factor in that a higher BTU also means higher fuel consumption, so bringing along an extra tank of gas might be a requirement for you.<\/p>\n To end, a BTU with 500gm\/hr will mean that you\u2019re going to need to refill a 1KG tank of gas after two hours of use.<\/p>\n The Portability of the Stove<\/strong><\/p>\n Another key point of design feature to consider in a camping stove is the product\u2019s ability to be easily transported and moved around.<\/p>\n Keep in mind that this feature needs to go beyond just moving it from your car to campsite, but actually moving the stove around your campsite during the evening if you\u2019re someone who often changes cooking locations.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t want to have a stove that has no handles or gets hot all-over to the point where you\u2019re unable to move it for at least half an hour to let it cool off.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also a good idea to consider the weight of the stove given that if you\u2019re investing in a camping stove that\u2019s too heavy, you\u2019re going to struggle to carry it in a backpack or by hand on the way to camp.<\/p>\n Our last consideration here is to make sure you\u2019re finding a camping stove that\u2019s designed to be carried or at least comes with some sort of handle or carrying case. With this, you\u2019re making sure that carrying and portability is a non-issue for you.<\/p>\n Material Durability of the Stove<\/strong><\/p>\n As mentioned at the start of the article, you\u2019re going to want a stove that\u2019s a perfect partner when it comes to long-term use. Investing in a new camping stove each season because of your previous model breaking isn\u2019t ideal.<\/p>\n That in mind, we suggest opting for models that are all-steel by design and don\u2019t feature too many plastic materials for knobs or any other parts of the stove.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also good to select a camping stove from a reputable manufacturer.<\/p>\n You can take a look at reviews online regarding durability and the robustness of camping stoves for more information. A lot of campers will often let their fellow trekkers know whether a camping stove is strong enough to handle the outdoors or not, and this is some great information that you shouldn\u2019t overlook.<\/p>\n Included Warranties with the Stove<\/strong><\/p>\n To go hand-in-hand with durability, you\u2019ll also want to make sure you\u2019re investing in a camping stove that\u2019s covered by warranty should anything go wrong down the line.<\/p>\n In Australia, you\u2019re already covered for the first 12-months by law, though anything beyond this is up to your manufacturer. That said, we suggest you stay on the look out for camping stoves that do offer at least 2 to 3 years warranty.<\/p>\n With this level of guarantee on your side, you\u2019re going to be able to rest assured you\u2019re getting something that will last \u2014 and if it doesn\u2019t, you\u2019ll be able to request a replacement.<\/p>\n Special Features with the Stove<\/strong><\/p>\n Ending our list of all the things to consider in a camping stove, you should also take a look at any special features or technologies that are coming into play.<\/p>\n Some of these things could be an efficiency booster, a smart ignition, a safety-focused design or anything else. Essentially, the special features should make your stove easier to use, safer to use and easier to tidy and clean up.<\/p>\n With those features, you may find it\u2019s a little easier to choose one model over the other, which is great when it comes to the rather confusing world of camping stoves.<\/p>\n Some Safety Considerations<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019ll take a look at our list of the best camping stoves in just a moment, though first we do have some quick notes about safety.<\/p>\n All of the camping stoves on our list have been designed for exactly that \u2014 camping. This means that keeping these products well-ventilated and outside when in use is essential as to reduce your risk of injury or exhaust fume inhalation.<\/p>\n Always take a look at your user manual and don\u2019t attempt to use your stove in a way that wasn\u2019t intended by the makers, or for something that it wasn\u2019t designed to be used for.<\/p>\n That in mind, always take a look at the user guide, keep your stove outside and you\u2019re all good to go!<\/p>\n As we stated at the start of the article, there are a tonne of different camping stoves on the market today all offering their own unique set of features, but also a tonne of similar features.<\/p>\n This has made it quite difficult to choose one over the other, especially if you\u2019re new to getting out into the bush to go camping and are buying your very first camping stove.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve taken a deep dive into all of Australia\u2019s best camping stoves for 2021 and assessed all of their features and perks and compiled a list of all our favourites so you\u2019re not left in the lurch when choosing one of these.<\/p>\n That said, let\u2019s take a look at the best camping stoves on offer this year.<\/p>\n The <\/strong>Companion 2 Camping Stove<\/strong><\/p>\n The stove we outlined at the start of the article, the Companion 2 Camping Stove is our top choice for Aussie camping stoves overall.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll find just about everything you need out of a stove in this model and that means a great high-quality design, good performance and plenty of BTU output to keep things heating up quickly.<\/p>\n There\u2019s ideal wind protection here too along with some high-output burners that will have water boiling in no time at all. We\u2019d also like to point out that the oversized cooking area also makes this camping stove one of the best for the family camping trips. You\u2019re able to make use of the added space for extra cooking utensils and not need to worry about accidentally knocking something off.<\/p>\n A fuel consumption of 524 gm\/hr comes into play here, which is rather efficient in our opinion and you\u2019re going to find the intelligent use of stainless steel coming into play across this camping stove.<\/p>\n One thing to note is that the stove is a little hefty at 5kg which means carrying it may become burdensome quite quickly \u2014 depending on how far away your campsite is.<\/p>\n In all, this is our undisputed winner of the best camping stove in Australia for 2021.<\/p>\n Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n The Hyperflame FyreKnight by Coleman<\/strong><\/p>\n Taking out second place for us is the Hyperflame from Coleman.<\/p>\n Previous models of this stove were incredible, however, Coleman has touted that this model has been redesigned with some excellent new technologies and a burner enhancement which enables more than twice the boil rate from the previous model.<\/p>\n That said, the burner this year has almost doubled in size and you\u2019re getting additional jets integrated into the design.<\/p>\n For our campers who need something a little innovative and high-tech, you\u2019re also going to love the fuel consumption control here which pulls gas use down to just 450 gm\/hr, which is unheard of in a stove with this type of efficiency in heating.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a design coming into play here that we love too, with some ideal ventilation but also plenty of wind barriers to ensure you\u2019re not going to see any wind blowing out your stove during your time at camp.<\/p>\n However, the point of difference here is that the wind-blocking mechanisms are built into the stove\u2019s burners themselves, which means you don\u2019t have to sit and fiddle with pulling out an airflow blocker.<\/p>\n With that in mind \u2014 you\u2019re also getting more cooktop area with no big \u2018fins\u2019 in the way.<\/p>\n Another major perk for the camping families is that this two-burner stove comes with single and double hotplates which increases the usefulness of the stove. You can get more done in less space.<\/p>\n To end, users will find that the burner is very easily adjusted and you\u2019re able to go all the way down to a simmer and right up to a full boil without any issues here at all. There\u2019s a 12,000 BTU rating per burner here and you\u2019re certainly not going to have any issues when it comes to heat output.<\/p>\n Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n The Powerhouse Dual Fuel Stove by Coleman<\/strong><\/p>\n Another one of our favourite stoves simply because of the 70s-inspired military design is the Powerhouse model, again from Coleman.<\/p>\n As you\u2019d expect, this butane and unleaded dual fuel camping stove is one of the most durable and reliable on the market today and that\u2019s primarily down to it\u2019s heavy-duty, no-frills design.<\/p>\n You\u2019re getting only the essentials in this stove, with regards to design, and that means there are far fewer points of failure for you to be concerned about. You can also make use of this stove in environments of all temperatures and that means you\u2019re unrestricted with where you can head out.<\/p>\n For newbie campers, it\u2019s good to keep in mind that if you\u2019re camping in an ice-cold location, your gas simply won\u2019t ignite. That\u2019s where the unleaded fuel option comes in most handy. You\u2019ll be able to use this stove with an unleaded fuel source and work to cook with this, rather than gas.<\/p>\n Thanks to the huge flaps on the back of the stove, you\u2019re also getting optimal wind resistance here too, which means there\u2019s little to no chance that you\u2019ll see the stove blowing out when you\u2019re getting dinner ready.<\/p>\n For the size of the camping stove, we\u2019re happy to say that the oversized cooking space allows for larger pans and pots and other cooking utensils. This is ideal, again, for families or larger groups who need more food to be prepared in one go, rather than having separate cooking times.<\/p>\n One thing to note is that the Powerhouse model does have a rather low BTU count, though this isn\u2019t typically an indication for heat output. With just 9,000 BTU the stove still outputs a similar level of heat and offers excellent boiling capability without much issue at all.<\/p>\n Seasoned campers have also outlined that the stove has worked for them for more than 20 years, making this certainly a tried and true model for the campers out there.<\/p>\n Our final point we\u2019d like to make is that because these stoves do run on unleaded 91, you can see a build up of soot around the burner due to unleaded not being the most clean or high quality fuel out there. You will need to keep these stoves clean if you use unleaded, or you can choose the Shellite Fuel which is also supported.<\/p>\n Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n The Compact Gas Stove by Gasmate<\/strong><\/p>\n To one of the more affordable options out there, and our top choice stove for the budget consumer, is the Compact Gas Stove by the team from Gasmate.<\/p>\n As you might expect, you are giving up some of the robustness and durability of the most costly versions, though if you\u2019re not a routine camper, this won\u2019t be too much of an issue.<\/p>\n This stove comes with all of the basics that you\u2019ll need, as well as a powerful 10,000 BTU burner, which means you\u2019re getting more than enough heat output to boil water or cook dinner in a flash.<\/p>\n When it comes to the design, you\u2019re still getting excellent wind resistance here which means the lower cost doesn\u2019t leave you out in the cold and without an operable stove if it gets a little too windy. That in mind, you can also fold up and down the side flaps for added wind resistance.<\/p>\n As we mentioned, the high BTU output of the cookers is also ideal in that you\u2019re going to have plenty of heat with a rather low 439 gm\/hr fuel consumption, which is excellent if you\u2019re looking to make the most of your single gas canister when you\u2019re out camping.<\/p>\n One thing to note is that you will need to light this stove manually as there isn\u2019t a typical ignition switch \u2014 so a gas lighter or a nifty match is going to have to do the trick for you here.<\/p>\n Our favourite part of this stove is, of course, the ultra-low price point. You can find this stove for an incredible $50 and sometimes even less \u2014 and we\u2019re still going to say you might get at least five years from this camping stove. So when value for money is concerned, you\u2019re in very good hands here.<\/p>\n To end, the design or the style of this stove leaves a little to be desired. It is compact, though it\u2019s also quite strange looking and very basic. Though, if this isn\u2019t an issue for you, we\u2019d certainly suggest this model for the budget camping stove shoppers out there.<\/p>\n Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n The <\/strong>Camping Grill Stove by Campmaster<\/strong><\/p>\n For the campers out there who want to add a dash of the home kitchen to the campsite, then the Camping Grill by Campmaster is our top suggestion for you.<\/p>\n These grills or stoves, rather, are designed with a built-in casserole dish, which means you\u2019re able to make use of these to cook things like bacon and eggs and other simple dishes with no trouble at all.<\/p>\n One of the better perks of these stoves are that you\u2019re not going to need to worry about oil splattering everywhere or anything landing in your food either \u2014 like ashes from a nearby camp fire.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re using this stove, you\u2019re able to simply close the lid to speed up the heating inside and get cooking a little bit faster. Foods like sausages are also able to be easily cooked to perfection in here.<\/p>\n A second favourite perk of ours is the awesome pressure pack butane tanks here which are the small and compact aerosol-like containers you\u2019ll find in stores. This means there\u2019s no need to lug around large gas canisters here. You simply slot the small butane packs into the cook top and you\u2019re all done.<\/p>\n There\u2019s also an automatic Piezo ignition coming into play here too, so firing up the grill is effortless and takes just a second.<\/p>\n A few additional perks and features of this stove are the awesome non-stick glass lid we mentioned, the built-in grill and frypan combo and the easy push to ignite buttons.<\/p>\n For the newbie campers, or those looking to make cooking at camp a tonne easier this year, you\u2019re in good hands here.<\/p>\n We would like to point out though, that when it comes to heat retention and wind, you will be losing a fair bit of heat should the wind pick up outside. This is down to the wind pulling heat from the glass and the pan itself, rather than the burners.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re interested in investing in one of these cooktops, you will need to do a little research to find a good deal. They\u2019re very popular, which means you\u2019ll find them in a heap of different stores, though all these stores have priced them differently \u2014 which means you could pay anything from $80 through to $180 if you\u2019re not careful.<\/p>\n Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n The Gas Stove and Oven Combo by Companion<\/strong><\/p>\n More of an honourable mention or a highlight, rather than a true suggestion for most of our readers is the stove and oven combo coming from Companion.<\/p>\n This is the model for those who are primary planning on cooking for an event at a campsite rather than simply whipping up dinner for the friend or family. It\u2019s essentially a true kitchen-style oven and stovetop that just so happens to be portable enough to make its way to a campsite.<\/p>\n The product is quite heavy and large, however, if you\u2019re looking for absolutely no restrictions at all when it comes to getting your cooking on out in the wilderness, then this is the model for you.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also good to note that for the campsite where open fires are now no longer allowed, either due to bushfire risk or general safety, you\u2019re going to be able to use this stove to cook with.<\/p>\n We would suggest that you only invest in one of these cooktops and ovens if you have either a large vehicle, an RV or a ute to slide it into the back of given that it\u2019s 15KG and is quite tall. You certainly won\u2019t be hiking with this model by your side.<\/p>\n When it comes to the foods you\u2019ll be able to cook, as we mentioned, you\u2019re generally unrestricted, and this means you\u2019ll find that you can cook everything from puddings, roasts and more.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a thermometer built into this oven too, so you\u2019re also in the know about what\u2019s going on inside and whether it\u2019s time to slide a pizza on to the burner or into the oven or not.<\/p>\n In all, we will say that this is an incredible option for those who have the means to get it to camp, though a few downsides are the size and the weight as well as the rather low BTU count.<\/p>\n We would still stand by the oven and stove combo for most campers, though only if you have the space for it.<\/p>\n Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n The <\/strong>3 Burner Stove by Companion<\/strong><\/p>\n Our final and second Companion model is the three-burner model of the camping stove we outlined above.<\/p>\n This is the model for our campers who need just a little more cooking space in a compact and foldable design. You\u2019re getting some added room here, along with ideal wind protection and some pretty good heat output.<\/p>\n We\u2019re happy to say that the stove does come with some good wind protection as well as a somewhat high BTU count, though it\u2019s not going to blow you away here. The central burner does come with the higher BTU count of 8,600 whereas the other burners are a lower 6,400 BTU.<\/p>\n The price is reasonable here too, and there\u2019s a 12-month warranty to make sure you\u2019re covered if anything goes wrong with your stove top.<\/p>\n Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n Now that we\u2019ve gone over all of our top camping stoves for 2021 we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll have all the information you need to choose one for yourself or your family. Be sure to keep in mind the practicality of the stove as well as the safety features and wind protection.<\/p>\n For those of our readers who do often use their stoves to boil water for showers or baths at camp, we suggest opting for a model with the highest BTU possible to make sure you\u2019re getting that water warm as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n To end, always make sure to keep safety at the forefront and choose a stove that you find most comfortable and the safest to use when you\u2019re out camping with friends and family.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whether you\u2019re making your way out to camp for the first time this year, or your tenth, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019re looking to get in a few good meals. We know that taking pre-packed campsite foods isn\u2019t always ideal, though getting down to business in the bush kitchen isn\u2019t very easy without a stove. 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Our List of the Best Camping Stoves in Australia<\/h2>\n
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