If you are tired of having to deal with messy charcoal on your camping trip, then you should consider something else.
Charcoal takes forever to light, often provides uneven cooking, and doesn't hold up to bad weather.
There are even times when you can't bring charcoal stoves with you, from regulated campgrounds, to limited space on back packing adventures.
Here are some tips to help you decide which camp stove is the best choice for you.
One of them is the size of the camping stove.
If you are camping alone, or as a couple, then you probably won't want something really big, one or two burners will do fine.
You can find these in a variety of small sizes, and even ones that can fit in a backpack.
For back packs, the fold flat camping stove is ideal for most needs, and can easily be carried in any sized pack.
It uses a small solid fuel cell, like those small can fuels, which can be purchased for $4.
50, and the stove itself costs just under $10.
Another good model is the Coleman Fold'N Go propane stove, which uses a standard small propane cylinder and folds up for storage and travel.
It is sold by Coleman, and can be found at many sporting goods retailers for $80.
Coleman is a leader in camping supplies, and has many models to choose from.
For just under $100, they also offer the Outdoor Grill and Stove that has a separate grilling area.
This too operates on a travel cylinder, and folds flat.
There are also many larger stoves, with dual and even three burners, for people with families, or larger groups.
It is a good idea to check around for the best prices.