How Do You Pick A Backpacking Stove?
Having a stove while backpacking makes the difference between cold sandwiches and having a warm, hearty meal. While many people think of this as a luxury item that they can get by without, the fact is that it can help your survival in a wilderness environment. Even if you do not intend to be out backpacking for more than a couple of hours, you should always make it a habit to carry along some form of backpacking stove and food–just in case. Start by thinking of the type of weather that you normally go backpacking in. Sometimes fuels behave differently under cold versus hot weather conditions. So you may wish to narrow your search to alcohol stoves, propane stoves and so forth based on the climate that you typically backpack in. Think about how many people for whom you will be cooking. If it is just a simple meal for yourself and a backpacking partner, then a small backpacking stove probably works fine. If you need to cook complicated meals or cook for a lot of people, then you will pr
