campstove

Outdoor cooking device

A campstove is a portable cooking device designed for outdoor use, typically fueled by propane, butane, or liquid fuel.

Campstoves range from compact backpacking models to larger two-burner units for car camping: We set up the campstove and boiled water for coffee.

Also spelled as two words: camp stove.

fuel

propane

Flammable hydrocarbon fuel

  • butaneFlammable hydrocarbon gas
  • keroseneFlammable petroleum distillate
  • alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound

wood-burning · multifuel · canister · refillable · igniter · regulator · valve · combustion · flame · BTU

gear

tent

Portable fabric shelter

firewood · matches · lighter · cookware · pot · pan · windscreen · tripod · utensils · thermos

cooking

simmer

Cook just under boiling

  • boilHeat to bubbling point
  • fryCook in hot fat
  • searBurn the outside

saute · steam · reheat · brew · scramble · roast · char · sizzle · oatmeal · beans

portable

lightweight

Lacking mass or importance

packable · ultralight · pocket-sized · travel-friendly · backpacking · bikepacking · thru-hiking · mobile · durable · setup

types

MSR

Outdoor gear manufacturer

tabletop

Opposites
portability and setting

campstovekitchen range

Combined cooktop and oven

built-in oven · hearth · gas range · electric range

technology and construction

campstovefirepit

Contained outdoor burning area

campfire · open fire · bonfire · fire ring · cooking fire

Family

camp, stove, campfire, camper, camping, campsite, campground, cooktop, stovetop

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G