What is the best kind of backpacking stove?
There is no single, best stove for every backpacker in every situation. The best choice depends on how it will be used. Petroleum fueled stoves of both liquid gas and canister types are very common. But these can be heavy, cumbersome, complicated and unreliable and are rarely the best choice for the average backpacker. For most three season backpackers that only need to cook trail meals for themselves or one other person, the ThermoJet MicroLite is the best stove available anywhere. No other stove of any type can match its combination of light weight, compact size, performance, ease of use, dependability and over-all convenience. For a detailed discussion of the pros and cons of popular stove types, click here.
