When you're out in the wild, cooking should be straightforward. With a camping stove, you get a compact and lightweight mini outdoor kitchen that can be used in all weather conditions – ideal for hiking, camping, or backpacking trips.
With a good camping stove, you avoid having to start a large fire and can quickly get cooking or boiling water, no matter where you are or what the weather is like.
What is a camping stove?
A camping stove is a compact and wind-protected cooking system that makes it possible to cook outdoors in all weather conditions.
It typically consists of a windscreen, one or more pots, a pan, and a burner (alcohol burner or gas burner), all combined in a sturdy and easily portable set. This allows you to cook even when it’s windy, cold, or wet.
Trangia camping stove
The most well-known camping stove is undoubtedly the Trangia set – a favorite among hikers, campers, scouts, and outdoor enthusiasts. It’s easy to use, simple to set up, and extremely reliable. You can boil water, fry, simmer, and heat ready meals – whether you use the alcohol burner or upgrade with a Trangia gas burner for faster boiling and better heat control.
A Trangia set should be a permanent part of your outdoor kitchen gear – ideal for shelter trips, fishing trips, and expeditions.
Wood stove
Another popular alternative is wood stoves – compact, lightweight, and often foldable burners that use natural fuel like twigs, pine cones, and small branches. They work like mini campfires with efficient combustion and controlled heat – typically made of stainless steel or titanium.
Wood stoves are especially suitable in areas with access to dry, natural fuel. You don’t have to carry fuel, and you get campfire ambiance without a large fire. They are safer and more efficient than open flames and generate good heat for cooking.
Most models are collapsible and very lightweight – perfect for hiking and expeditions where weight matters.
Which camping stove should I choose?
The choice depends on your needs, the length of your trip, and the surroundings. For long trips where weight and size are important, a Trangia with an alcohol burner is a reliable and compact solution – easy to use and effective, even in cold and wet conditions.
If you prefer minimalism and sustainability, a wood stove is ideal. It doesn’t require fuel and allows you to cook over real flames – a favorite among bushcrafters.
All our camping stoves are lightweight, durable, and built for tough use in the field.
Camping stoves for outdoor life and expeditions
At Survivalstore.dk, we have carefully selected camping stoves and accessories focusing on durability, functionality, and user-friendliness. We only sell products we would take in our own backpacks – for weekend trips, shelter trips, canoe expeditions, and mountain hiking.
