The Camp Chef Outdoorsman High Pressure 2-Burner Stove is a great option for avid campers who want an efficient, adjustable, and transportable stove that has a simmer option for easy cooking. The lack of protection from a windscreen and heaviness doesn’t detract from the ease of use, versatility, and great price.
The Camp Chef Rainier Camper Griddle/Grill/Stove Combo is a mid-range option for campers who want a hybrid combination piece that will evenly cook their food. The flimsy carrying bag and some durability questions should be considered, but if the price is right, this could be a fine choice.
The Optimus Svea Stove is a long-lasting, durable, and efficient stove that you can be assured will last multiple camping trips over the years. The reliability and fuel-efficiency make this a top choice for campers and hikers needing a stove for their next backpacking or camping trip.
The MSR Whisperlite Universal Stove is a long time favorite for a simple reason, while some stoves boil faster or melt snow faster, some are lighter, and some pack down better, none of them do everything better, and none of them are easier to repair. If your goal is to buy one single stove for your whole backpacking career, then the MSR Whisperlite Universal Stove is the stove you need. With the ability to burn everything from diesel (not recommended) to canister fuel and some of the highest ratings around for field repair and maintenance, you can trust this reliable stove in the Apocalypse.
An expedition worthy stove, the MSR XGK EX Multi-Fuel Stove is a simple bottle and pump system that totes unparalleled reliability and versatility over lightness. While it is a little loud, with no real way to turn it down, if you need snow to turn into boiling water with amazing fuel efficiency and everytime reliability, there really is no substitute for the MSR XGK EX Multi-Fuel Stove.
The MSR DragonFly Stove is an ideal choice for those looking for a durable, fast, multi-fuel, easy-to-use, and well-built stove. The heaviness may not make this the best option for backpackers, but the versatility and simmering abilities make this a top choice for campers.
The Jetboil Flash Stove is lightweight, efficient and easy to use. While not the best in cold and windy conditions, nor able to simmer, the Flash provides a reliable option for backpackers looking primarily to boil water quickly.
The Jetboil MiniMo Stove will be the best integrated canister stove for the majority of backpackers. It is well designed, easy to use, and efficient. It can suffer in strong winds but its overall feature set is superior to most competitors.
The MSR Reactor Stove System is exceptional at boiling water quickly and in the wind. It is heavier and has fewer features, such as simmering, than other integrated systems. If fast hot water is what you want above all else, this is the right stove system for you.
The MSR WindBurner Stove System boils water extremely fast. Although getting the stove lit in the wind can be tricky, once burning, it is nearly impervious to wind. It is a bit heavier and doesn’t simmer very well, but when it comes to boiling water fast in the wind, it can’t be beat.
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