7 Best Camping Stoves

This Solo Stove Campfire deal brings two pots and a carrying case along with it, so you don’t have to worry about purchasing extra accessories that may or may not work or fit. While this is the most expensive camping stove on our list, we think the price is worth it if you cook for larger groups on a regular basis.

This two-pound camping stove is about twice as big as its Titan sister, which is why this is perfect for cooking for larger groups of campers. While it does come with its own carrying case, it’s not as convenient to pack up and carry as there are two pots and a fairly tall unit (9.25”).

With a 7” diameter, this stove doesn’t have any reported issues of instability in supporting pans or standing on the ground.

Solo Stove is all about relying on environmentally-friendly fuels to power their stoves. While that means it may take a little longer to bring liquid to a boil, that shouldn’t take away from the overall efficiency of this stove.

There are no 1-, 2-, or 3-star reviews on Amazon for this stove, so that’s an excellent indicator of overall reliability of this camping stove.

The price is definitely right with this camping stove. Sure, it’s on the higher side of inexpensive, but the quality here is overwhelming – and it goes well beyond the Coleman name. 

This is the perfect size for a single burner camp stove. It measures 12.5″ x 13.4″ x 4″ around the body (the base is a little wider) and seems to be the van-living cooker of choice. 

It can handle a frying pan as large as 12″ and can take much smaller ones as well. 

Sitting low and wide, this camping stove is super stable; you shouldn’t have any concerns here. 

You get 7,500 total BTUs of cooking power with pressure-control. On a 16.4-ounce propane cylinder, you can expect it to run for about 3 hours on a high setting. We like that.

This camping stove can stand up to daily use and keep coming back for more. It lights easily, heats quickly and cooks consistently. 

Construction is solid (especially the metal supports) so you can expect it to last for years. It also cleans like a dream. 

The price is right and you get a stable, reliable camping stove that’ll last for years. 

It folds up as small as a camping stove can go (2x2x3″) – and it’s very lightweight too. Plus, it comes with a carrying case. 

Sure, this sits on top of a canister, but as it connects directly, it’s surprisingly stable. Plus, it can take a variety of pans, up to 10″. 

Of course, you still need to be careful as part of the stability depends on the canister you use, but since it connects to just about any threaded canister, you can choose your stability. 

It’s very fuel efficient and you have some control over how much isobutane-propane you actually use. Sure, you may find better, but not with the other positives in this package. 

You can take it anywhere and use it everywhere. It’s also sturdy and well-constructed. It also withstands daily use and lasts for years. 

While the $93 price tag on this seems reasonable for what you get, it’s important to keep additional purchases in mind. You’ll need to buy a propane tank and lighter, to start. The large burners also aren’t accommodating for a lot of cooking accessories, so you may have to purchase those from Camp Chef.

In terms of specifications, this camping stove is 34” tall, 9.5” wide, and 16.25” in length, so it provides a lot of space for cooking meals, small and large. And while you might think a stove this long/tall might be difficult to carry around, think again. Reviewers say this one breaks down nicely into an easy-to-carry unit.

With four legs on the ground and sturdy construction, this camping stove provides plenty of stability when cooking.

This camping stove runs strictly on propane, which means fuel will be cheap, easy to light, fairly clean (i.e. less soot), and work well in a variety of climates.

Aside from issues some users have reported with broken parts, everything about this stove appears to make it a super reliable pick. From its sturdiness to its all-weather capacity, and its ease of use and proven track record in holding up to repeated use, this Camp Chef stove is a great pick.

Since this stove is only $20, you’ve got to expect some tradeoffs in exchange for the low price. If you’re not opposed to extra soot cleanup or to being extra careful with a more delicate camping stove, then the small investment in this unit may just be worth it.

This is the smallest camping stove on our list—it weighs less than a pound and it’s about 5” x 5” x 3”—so it makes for super easy packing and carrying. No issues have been reported with placing larger pots or pans on this stove.

There are three arms included on the stove which provide extra support to whatever pan has been placed atop it. The base itself is a flat cylinder, so it’ll lie flat on whatever surface you put it on.

This is a strictly wood-burning stove, so fuel is free and very clean.

With complaints made regarding the “flimsy construction” of this stove, it’s important to set proper expectations for what you can and cannot do with it. Other than that, so long as you can collect enough dry kindling, you shouldn’t have many problems with getting this stove to work in all temperatures, altitudes, or wind speeds.

This camping stove comes with lava rocks, cooking forks, and a carrying bag, so the price on this reflects the whole package. A propane tank will still need to be purchased, but overall it’s a pretty good value considering everything that comes with it.

When you think about a campfire, you usually don’t picture something small. However, this portable campfire is indeed compact with a diameter of 15” and a height of 6”. And with a small diameter comes a small, but strong flame for keeping warm or roasting food.

There are three short legs to prop this stove up off of the ground, so it appears relatively stable. Reviewers have yet to report any issues with stabilization.

By relying on propane, this stove burns cleanly and efficiently.

Despite the small flame that comes from this stove, previous users report that it produces a good amount of heat. They’ve also noted that it stands up well to the wind. And since this campfire alternative runs off of propane and not wood, it should perform perfectly well in all types of weather, too.