Whether you are planning a weekend getaway, or a big family camping trip, meals are important. Ensure you have equipment to cook those meals with a camping store from Canadian Tire. We have a wide range of options to choose from.

Factors to consider:

Camping stoves come in a variety of designs aimed at meeting the demands of different types of use. Camping stoves range from lightweight, single-burner models for backpackers to large, grill-stove combinations designed to provide home-away-from-home cooking facilities on family camping trips. When purchasing a camping stove, the key considerations include how you'll be using it (will you be cooking in pots, or directly on a grill?), number of people you will be cooking for and weather conditions

What type of cooking do you like to do?

If you want to do more than warm things up in a pot or frying pan, look for a stove with a built-in grill. It's a great way to expand your menu options.

Number of campers

Choose a stove with more burners if you are cooking for a large group or are planning to cook more complicated meals. There are single, double, and triple burner stoves and some units have a grill. BTU (British Thermal Unit) output is also an important consideration. The higher the BTU output, the hotter and faster the stove, which is an important consideration if you are cooking for a crowd.

Features to look for:

• A carrying case will allow for easy transportation and storage
• Auto-ignition can make lighting the stove/grill without matches or lighters easy
• Wind screens, a food prep area, a drip tray, a griddle, or a built-in oven can also make things easier

The differences between camping grills and camp stoves

	Grills	Food is cooked directly on the grill (think mini-barbecue) Heat intensity can cause some cookware to melt if placed directly on the grill
	Stoves	Stoves have individual burners designed to cook food using pots and pans
	Grill-stove combos	For the best of both worlds, grill-stove combos take care of all cooking needs

Fuel

Different appliances burn different types of fuel and there are advantages for each type – so choose the stove and fuel that will work best for you. Factors to consider include burn time, burn temperature, temperature sensitivity and canister disposal. In addition, some campgrounds and other sites have rules about the type of fuel that may be used. Fuel choices include propane, naphtha (also known as Coleman fuel), butane and isobutane mix.

Safe Usage

• Store fuel canisters in a cool and dry place. If you are storing fuel tanks for several months or more, ensure the tanks are empty.
• Check for leaks before lighting your appliance by examining all valves, fuel lines and connections.
• It is dangerous to fill a fuel tank to the brim because fuel expands as it warms. By leaving some air space you will prevent excessive pressure build-up.
• Fuel-based camp appliances require ventilation and should not be used indoors or in small, enclosed areas like tents. As they can reach very high temperatures, these products should be used with caution in the presence of pets or small children.

Remember to pick up…

• Fuel
• Camp cookware
• Matches/lighter
• Camp dishware
• Utensils
• Foil wrap
• Oven glove
• Barbecue scraper
• Food storage containers
• Coolers