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The best camping stoves for emergency cooking
The Camp Chef Everest 2X wins for fast, wind-resistant two-burner cooking, while the Coleman Triton and Gas One offer lower-cost options.
| Best overall | Best value | Cheapest that's still good | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Camp Chef Mountain Series Everest 2X High Output 2-Burner Camp Stove | Coleman Triton 2-Burner Propane Camping Stove | Gas One GS-3400P Propane or Butane Dual Fuel Stove |
| Price | about $190 | about $84 | about $30 |
| Why | It combines two burners, strong wind protection and excellent cooking performance. In CleverHiker’s test, it boiled a liter of water in 3 minutes 49 seconds, the fastest among the stoves they tested. | It offers two burners and wind-blocking panels for substantially less than the Everest 2X. OutdoorGearLab’s boil tests recorded about 5½ minutes for a liter, a practical performance for a lower-priced stove. | At about $30, it is a low-cost, compact stove that OutdoorGearLab recommends as a best-value single burner. Reviewers liked its portability, simple setup, simmering and choice of propane or butane. |
| Good to know | It is heavier and bulkier than a single-burner stove, and it costs much more than the budget picks. | Its heat output is lower than the Camp Chef’s, so boiling a large pot may take longer. | It has only one burner and its boil time is slow compared with larger stoves. |
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picture by AIIt combines two burners, strong wind protection and excellent cooking performance. In CleverHiker’s test, it boiled a liter of water in 3 minutes 49 seconds, the fastest among the stoves they tested.
Good to know: It is heavier and bulkier than a single-burner stove, and it costs much more than the budget picks.
See on Amazonpicture by AIIt offers two burners and wind-blocking panels for substantially less than the Everest 2X. OutdoorGearLab’s boil tests recorded about 5½ minutes for a liter, a practical performance for a lower-priced stove.
Good to know: Its heat output is lower than the Camp Chef’s, so boiling a large pot may take longer.
See on Amazonpicture by AIAt about $30, it is a low-cost, compact stove that OutdoorGearLab recommends as a best-value single burner. Reviewers liked its portability, simple setup, simmering and choice of propane or butane.
Good to know: It has only one burner and its boil time is slow compared with larger stoves.
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What matters
Choose a stove that uses fuel you can store and obtain, with stable supports and wind protection. Use fuel-burning stoves outdoors only, away from doors, windows and vents; never use one inside a home, garage or tent.
Who this is for
These picks suit households that want a way to cook outdoors during a power outage, as well as people who camp by car. Keep compatible fuel on hand and follow the stove and fuel manufacturers’ storage and use directions.
The picks, one by one
Best overall: Camp Chef Mountain Series Everest 2X High Output 2-Burner Camp Stove
It combines two burners, strong wind protection and excellent cooking performance. In CleverHiker’s test, it boiled a liter of water in 3 minutes 49 seconds, the fastest among the stoves they tested. The two 20,000-BTU burners provide room to heat two pans at once. Reviewers praised its wind protection, strong heat and ability to simmer, and OutdoorGearLab named it its best overall stove. It uses propane, so plan for compatible fuel and check connections as directed. Skip it if storage space, weight or price are the main concerns.
Good to know: It is heavier and bulkier than a single-burner stove, and it costs much more than the budget picks.
See on AmazonBest value: Coleman Triton 2-Burner Propane Camping Stove
It offers two burners and wind-blocking panels for substantially less than the Everest 2X. OutdoorGearLab’s boil tests recorded about 5½ minutes for a liter, a practical performance for a lower-priced stove. The two burners let you heat a pot and prepare another dish at the same time. Coleman lists a total output of 22,000 BTU, and recent Amazon price tracking showed it around $84 during sales, though prices fluctuate. It uses propane and has adjustable burners and wind guards. Skip it if you want the strongest heat or the most protective windscreen.
Good to know: Its heat output is lower than the Camp Chef’s, so boiling a large pot may take longer.
See on AmazonCheapest that's still good: Gas One GS-3400P Propane or Butane Dual Fuel Stove
At about $30, it is a low-cost, compact stove that OutdoorGearLab recommends as a best-value single burner. Reviewers liked its portability, simple setup, simmering and choice of propane or butane. The stove comes with a carrying case and can use either an 8-ounce butane cartridge or a 16.4-ounce propane cylinder with its converter regulator. It is suited to heating a small pot or making a simple one-pan meal, not cooking for several people at once. OutdoorGearLab found it slower to boil water than stronger stoves. Butane is a less suitable choice in cold conditions, so consider propane when temperatures are low.
Good to know: It has only one burner and its boil time is slow compared with larger stoves.
See on AmazonHow we chose
OutdoorGearLab tested 14 stoves, measuring boil time, wind resistance, simmering, ease of use and portability, and cooking real meals. CleverHiker also compared stoves side by side, including timed tests to boil one liter of water and checks of simmering and wind protection. Danilli read the reviews and tests listed below and compared current prices; it does not take money from brands to pick a product.
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