LPG gas stoves for camping

see also:

• comparison of gas options for hiking or camping
• gas or liquid fuel stoves for camping
• EM417 butane/isobutane/propane gas cartridge stoves for hiking
• butane aerosol cartridge stoves for camping
• BOM gas canister stoves for camping
• wood stoves for camping
• electric induction stoves for camping
• photography and camping main index page

• LPG gas stoves are those which are designed to run on propane gas from LPG gas bottles
• do NOT buy these for camping UNLESS you can legally and safely transport the LPG gas bottles outside of your vehicle

• these use the Companion type 3/8“ threaded vertical outlet gas bottles (NOT the Swap 'n' Go LPG gas bottles)
• very handy as they are compact but they do suffer from wind issues and generally need extra wind protection
• Companion single burner stove
• Gasmate Single Burner Portable Camping Stove
  • $AU24 0.8kg excl. cylinder

• see BOM gas canister stoves for camping

• Companion 2 Burner High Output Stove
  • 25000 BTU per burner but the side wind shieds and the rear lid seriously limit pot / pan diameters
  • packs to 59L x 32D x 11.5H cm 5kg
  • comes with hose for 3/8” BSP LH gas cylinders but this can be adapted to LC227 gas cylinders
  • https://www.snowys.com.au/2-burner-high-output-stove ~$190

• Zempire 2 Burner Deluxe and Grill Stove
  • two powerful 12,000 BTU stove-top burners can be used at the same time as the 6000BTU lower grill tray
  • packs to 54 x 34 x 17cm 7kg
  • https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/zempire-2-burner-deluxe-grill-stove-model ~$200

• 2 or 3 ring cast iron stoves
  • relatively inexpensive but tend to be bulky and heavy (~4kg without the gas cylinder)
  • requires wind protection
• Companion LPG Portable Single Wok Burner Gas Stove
  • 39L x 30.5W x 12H; 4.3kg; max: 269g/hr 12800BTU; 23cm trivet diam; 3/8“ SAE outlet to LC227 bottle hose with regulator;
  • https://www.bcf.com.au/p/companion-lpg-portable-single-wok-burner-gas-stove/292578.html ~$99
• Gasmate Single Burner Wok Cooker
  • 17,800BTU; 3/8” SAE outlet to LC227 bottle hose with regulator; 374g/hour gas consumption
  • packs to 37L x 29W x 13.5H cm; 2.5kg;
  • https://www.snowys.com.au/single-burner-wok-cooker ~$113
• Gasmate Odyssey 1 Burner Portable BBQ $AU320 11kg
• Jumbuck Single Burner Portable BBQ $AU149 12.5kg
• CampMaster Dual Fuel Single Burner Stove
  • a much larger version of the basic butane single burner all in one stove but with extra included option to use LPG gas - includes regulator and 900mm LCC27 gas hose
  • if you have room this would be an option as butane may be easier to get in some places and you may not always be able to transport a LPG bottle legally, however, given its size, many would opt just for a 2 burner LPG stove
  • $AU119
• Companion Megajet Burner
  • can be used with 30L and 50L pots for boiling crayfish, crabs, etc
  • heats 15L of water for a hot shower in about 2.5mins
  • gas controller is a bit awkward to access if using a wok and needs a trivet for a wok
  • can get rusty quickly, screws may be poor quality and strip easily
  • https://www.bcf.com.au/p/companion-megajet-burner/215772.html $139

• BBQ gas stoves with lid and wind shields
  • these are the traditional gas stoves for BBQs
  • Gasmate 2 Burner Portable Camping Stove
    • $AU50 5kg
• BBQ gas stoves with hooded cooking lids
  • can cook with lid closed
  • Grillz Portable Gas BBQ Grill Stainless Steel
    • Two 10,000BTU stainless steel U shaped burners; cooking area: 52cm x 33cm x 10cm high with lid closed but may not be high enough for roasts
    • lid can be closed - has thermometer; very short folding legs to raise off table; comes with regulator hose ?connector type
    • grease collection tray; flame tamer plate to prevent food waste from dropping onto the burner
    • packs to 57cm x 46cm x 38.5cm 8kg;
    • https://www.amazon.com.au/Grillz-Portable-Grill-Stainless-Steel/dp/B07GYHPN22/ ~$224
  • Weber Baby Q Premium Q1200
    • $AU369; 1 stainless steel loop 9MJ burner; 39cm H x 69cm W x 42cm D with lid closed; 11.25kg;
    • cooking area: 43cm X 32cm x 15cm high
    • very bulky but very versatile for grills, roasts, pizzas, etc
    • ~$420
    • need to buy opt. accessories Roasting Pack, 26cm Pizza stone, frypan, hlf, hotplate, tool set, cover

• steak searers
  • these are oven like grillers designed to generate temperatures up to 800degC to sear steaks
  • examples:
    • Matador 'Rapid Sear' Gas Searer $AU299 12.7kg

• see cooking pizzas and camping
• these are designed to heat to 500°C (932°F) and cook pizzas within 1-4 minutes
• in general, they can also bake flat breads and pastries; can char steaks; create crackling; roast or grill meats/veges;
• examples:
  • Gozney Tread pizza oven
  • Ooni Koda 12
    • $AU589; 9.25kg; 400 x 295 x 630mm; powder coated carbon steel shell;
    • reaches pizza cook temperature in 15 minutes; max. output 4kWh; rear burners - need to rotate pizza!
  • Ooni Koda 16
    • $AU949;
    • L shaped burners; need to rotate pizza!