If you are like me, you possibly have fond memories of outdoor activities, getting together with family and friends. For me, part of the experience includes memories of the food cooked outdoors - the aromas of cooking bacon, and the handing out of the inevitable cooked (or burnt) sausages.
Now of course, you could take your barbeques with you and have all that fun of getting the thing going, and the waiting - while tummies are rumbling with hunger - for the coals to become hot enough to be able to start cooking.
Fortunately, for quite a while now, we have had access to quite a wide range of Portable Gas Stoves which makes the cooking experience so much quicker and easier. There are many types of Portable Gas Stoves available from single to multiple burners, which can run on a variety of fuels depending on the stove.
So what are the considerations for the type of Gas Stove suitable for your purpose? Well, if you are on a Backpacking or Cycling holiday you obviously don't want to lug around a large multi-burner. You would need Arnold Schwarzenegger to carry it around for you.
Conversely, if you and a group of friends are planning a trailer outing, a single burner stove would not 'cut the mustard'
Sounds obvious I know, but I have been to a few disasters, where the poor old Chef is stressed out, frantically trying to cook for too many people on a small Stove.
Portable Gas Stove types
If you are backpacking or cycling, then there are a number of single burners which are light weight, small and compact. A few fold down to quite a small size, which is ideal for backpacks. They all use small fuel canisters which are easy to carry around
If there's more than a few of you, you can also get a dual stove which folds conveniently in half for storage, and still fits inside a backpack. A bit bulkier perhaps but still fairly light.
At the other end of the scale are some excellent stoves which include a number of features which include foldable legs, multiple burners etc, plus many have the ability to add-on grills, griddles or ovens. These types are excellent for cooking from the trailer or tailgate for larger numbers of people.
When considering what type of Gas Stove you need, think about the number of people you need to cook for, plus the type of food that you will be cooking. Are you heating water or warming pre-cooked food on a burner? Do you need a griddle for fish? A grill for sausages etc?.
When your 50 miles from home, it will be a bit difficult to cheat, and pop in the kitchen to shove those chicken legs in the oven.
Fuels
A number of fuels are used for outdoor cooking stoves e.g. Kerosene, Alcohol, White Gas, and Gasoline. By far the most popular fuels types used are Butane and Propane. These are inexpensive and readily available fuels which produces a high steady heat.
Safety
Considering the flammable and explosive properties of these fuels, care must always be taken when using or storing these types of gas stoves.
Always remove the fuel or gas canister when not in use.
Never leave the fuels in the car, especially during hot weather.
Properly clean and maintain your stove, especially after periods of non use.
Do not store or use the fuel canisters near an open flame.
A note about using butane or propane stoves indoors: Some people do report using Butane and Propane stoves these indoors - during power cuts for example. However, it is very important when using these stoves indoors, that the room is well ventilated.
Advantages
The use of Portable Gas Stoves for outdoor cooking have a number of advantages.
Easy to set up and use.
No waiting time necessary before you can start cooking
Many variations available to suit any purpose - from Backpacking or Cycling, to larger groups of people.
Fuels are cheap and available from many stores and outlets.
Stoves are reliable and will provide many years of service provided they are well-maintained.
Conclusion
If you have an event planned, give a thought for the correct type of Stove. This will hopefully ensure that you can enjoy a stress free cooking experience anywhere you set up your trailer, tent, RV or caravan.
If you interested in any more information please check out http://www.portablegasstoves.net
Spending time outdoors with family and friends is a very enjoyable pastime, and this can be enhanced by the tastes and smell of outdoor cooking. Fortunately there are quite a number of Camping Gas Stoves which cater for all events, helping to make these happy times memorable.
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