In any weather, everywhere and always helps a tourist on a gas stove

It is difficult to find a person who would never have participated in the campaign, because it is so romantic - to move away from civilization, make a fire on the banks of the stream, enjoying the fresh air and silence. An experienced tourist always takes along with him a tent, a sleeping bag, a small device for cooking hot food. Previously, Bumblebee-type stoves were used, but today it is a practical and powerful gas stove specially designed for tourism.

These devices will help out on a long hike when the weather does not allow to make a fire, they are quite mobile, can feed at least 6 people, and there is enough gas supply for a long time, especially since they take spare cans with them. Anyone who is interested in such a technique and wants to know all its nuances is simply obliged to carefully read our article.

What is a camping stove, its features and functionality

Manufacturers thought out the mobility of these products, so each tourist tile has a special case for transportation. Camping life is replete with unforeseen circumstances, so the body of the product must be especially durable, it is made of steel or cheaper material, for example, an alloy of iron and cast iron or metal with anti-corrosion spraying.

All portable products have their own characteristics:

1. Light weight, compact dimensions, which is very important for a hike, every gram is taken into account when collecting.
2. The simplest design does not require special management skills.
3. The product works flawlessly, does not create extraneous noise.
4. In devices with an open flame, all fire safety requirements are taken into account, and for products with a ceramic burner, the fire does not show from the outside, so they are used directly in the tent.
5. High-quality protection against mechanical stress and corrosion.
6. High power allows you to quickly cook dinner, saving - liquefied gas.
7. Very affordable cost.

For safety, mini-products are no different from standard analogues, they have the same additional functions. All models come with an adapter, so they can run on natural blue fuel.

Inexpensive stoves for tourists are equipped with cast aluminum burners, only a special plate is installed around the perimeter, covering it from the wind. For more expensive models, the asset has a ceramic burner in which the flame is hidden and does not pose a risk of burns or fire. Which brand to choose depends on the user, as well as on his financial capabilities.

Types of gas stoves

Manufacturers of tourism equipment have long established the production of portable gas-powered mobile products that replaced the outdated primus stove and oil-fired burners. New models can work from a spray can of 240 g or connect with a larger capacity of 5 liters.

Campaign models are divided into two main types:

1. Compact liquefied gas tiles.
2. A kerosene or oil burner.

The second option is already considered a rudiment and little used by outdoor enthusiasts, since it has a high risk of spontaneous combustion, and kerosene is able to smell all food supplies and clothing.

The most reliable gas products for hiking are available in two types:

1. With a disposable spray can, horizontal installation, its volume is 220-240 g.
2. Tourist tiles also have a similar connection, but can function from an external source of larger capacity.

Mobile tiles are selected by power, because on the trip you need to cook for all participants, while the main indicator is small dimensions and weight.

For example, a gas infrared stove is unique for outdoor work: it is not afraid of the wind, consumes little gas, but it is heavy - about 4 kg, and the mass in the trip is everything. And their cost is much higher - 3 thousand rubles or more, but why buy more if there are excellent models at a price of 1.0 to 1.5 thousand rubles.

Portable gas burners

They differ from portable tiles in that they do not have a case - this is an openwork design on three supports with a weight of just over 100 grams. It is included in the work instantly, you just have to open and set fire to gas. But she doesn’t have security, so use should be very careful. Another disadvantage is the unstable position, and it is problematic to place large dishes on it.

As a rule, they have three types of execution: a product that has a connection to the cylinder using a hose is considered a more reliable option. Some experts consider this design to be very cumbersome. The next variety is the connection with the cylinder directly, but here the disadvantages are expressed in the thin-walled material of the collet spray. The third type is a kind of nozzle, which is fixed on the cylinder itself from above, minus that it is an unstable position, for this option you need to choose a massive, reliable stand.

The verdict is disappointing: burners lose to tourist tiles in stability and safety, they are much easier, but unstable in use, and you can install a pot with a content of up to 15 kg on your mobile stove and not worry that during cooking the dinner will be on the ground.

Features of plates for winter fishing

Why talk will only be about the winter version of fishing: for fishing in the summer, any equipment that tourists use is suitable, there are no restrictions on the freezing temperature, the main thing is that the burner has reliable protection from the wind. In winter, such products are installed only in the tent, so they must be safe.

We all know that liquefied gas works rather poorly in the cold, low temperatures can completely exclude its use. And on long fishing, you need to not only cook hot food, but also cook a bait for fish. Fans of ice fishing came up with the use of tents made of durable material that is not afraid of the wind and retains the heat created inside.

The mobile device will not only prepare hot food, but also heat the tent, all types of tourist products are powered by gas canisters that are installed horizontally, and changing them in winter fishing is quite simple, if you arrived for a few days, it would be advisable to connect a cylinder with a capacity of 5 liters.

It is easy to use the tiles, since there is an automatic ignition - I press a button and the gas is on. The requirements for choosing a model are similar: the stand for dishes should be wide so that it is convenient to cook, consumption is minimal, one can last for a long time. Many tiles have built-in heating systems for cylinders, because at a temperature below -10 degrees they freeze, so you can’t use them without preheating.

Today, buying a mobile version of a gas stove is quite simple: manufacturers from Asia and Europe have saturated the Russian domestic market with their products, our developers are also not far behind, their goods are much cheaper and better. Spare cans must be bought separately, their price starts at 65 rubles apiece.

Similar products for motorists

For long journeys on personal vehicles, you can purchase the previously described models of tourist tiles: they do not take up much space in the trunk and are packed in a protective case.Some foreign manufacturers offer special rotary flame burners that are small in size and uniquely light in weight.

For example, a BRS-15 rotational windproof burner made of stainless steel and copper with a power of 1.4 kW can withstand heavy weight, but it is quite tiny: dimensions 186x86 mm in working position and 99x86 in folding condition, weight 313 g, gas consumption 140 g / h . It can be used as car tile, but the main purpose is for mountain tourism, because it works perfectly in a rarefied atmosphere at high altitude.

The coasters are equipped with small cloves to prevent slipping of dishes, the piezoelectric ignition system, assembled from ceramic parts, guarantees 100% ignition in any environment with high humidity. The cost is from 1900 rubles.

Review of the best models

Tourist ts-138

The classic TOURIST TS-138 portable gas stove is compact in size and light in weight. The device is perfect for camping and home smokehouse.
The stove has a maximum thermal power of 2100 W and is equipped with piezo ignition. The safety is ensured by the function of preventing gas leakage, two overpressure safety locks and protection against incorrect installation of the cylinder. For the convenience of storage and transportation, the product is packed in a plastic case.

The device operates from a collet-type cylinder and is characterized by low carbon monoxide emissions, which allows it to be used indoors. The windshield increases the safety of use of the stove and prevents blowing out of the flame. The housing has openings for cooling the device during operation.

Tourist solaris plus ts-701

The portable Korean-made TOURIST Solaris TS-701 cooker is made taking into account the peculiarities of the Russian market. Such models are often used in small Korean apartments, so they are characterized by low carbon monoxide emissions (not higher than 990 mg / m3) and a carefully designed security system.

It includes:

• Gas leak prevention function
• Integrated overpressure relief valve
• Incorrectly installed cylinder protection option

A burner made of microporous ceramics gives a strong and uniform heat, distributing the fire throughout the bottom of the dishes. The stove is equipped with a windscreen to prevent blowing out of the flame. The kit includes an adapter cord for connecting to a household bottle and a plastic case for carrying and storage.

Sledopyt classic

Powered by disposable cans, power 2.5 kW, flow rate 110 g / h, but there is a fitting for connection to standard household cylinders. There is protection against incorrect connection of the spray can and high pressure, the burner is aluminum, the body is made of enameled steel, dimensions 88x335x290 mm, weight 1.65 kg. Production Russia.

A convenient case protects against mechanical stress, the product is light and very reliable, thanks to piezo-ignition, you can turn on the tile everywhere. Often taken for fishing, especially saves in the fall, when the river is pretty cool at night.

Tourist camping

Portable gas stove with a flow rate of 160 g / h, powered by cans of liquefied gas, with a capacity of 2.3 kW, a durable plastic case, dimensions 340x280x110 mm, weight 1.6 kg. Made in South Korea.
A great purchase for those who love outdoor activities and often travels overnight in the countryside, to cook fish soup - an overeating.

Energy GS-300

Dimensions 340x280x115 mm, weight 1.97 kg, power 2.5 kW, consumption of liquefied gas 155 g / h, solid cast burner, enamel coating, mechanical control, rotary switch. Manufacturer China.

Good assembly, surprisingly high-quality materials, a body made of steel, not tin, enamel everywhere, the burner burns steadily and without soot. Good power: the kettle boils as fast as on a standard stove.

Kovea TKR-9507-C

A compact model of tourist tiles, power 1.67 kW, dimensions 380x350x105 mm, weight 1.8 kg, ignition on piezoelectric elements, gas consumption 120 g / h, inside a can of liquefied gas for 220 g. Made in China.
Quite compact and convenient design, the stand for dishes is powerful and has anti-slip elements.