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The Best Camping Stoves for 2025

At the heart of gourmet camp food preparation is your camp stove. Just like those tree stumps perched by the firepit pretending to be cutting-edge, ergonomic, campsite furniture – some camp cookware doesn’t allow us to extend our cuisine dreams much beyond refried beans or tinned spaghetti!

The right cooker will support your sunset alfresco dining dream, and deliver – but the wrong stove could see your ideal, straight-from-a-magazine meal become a bowl of blackened, off-balanced bitterness! With the extensive range available on the market, choosing a camp stove to bring that spark to after dark cooking can be a complicated task. You need a stove that sizzles in all the right places, simmers for all the right dinners, and takes care of that suppertime snacking.

To crank the heat, we’ve listed our ten best-selling camp stoves over the last 12 months, kicking off with number ten…

Coleman 3-Burner EvenTemp Stove

The right cooker will support your sunset alfresco dining dream. Image: Coleman

10. Zempire 2 Burner Deluxe Wide Camp Stove

With simmer control, and enough pot and pan space to sizzle snags for the masses – the 2 Burner Deluxe Wide Stove from Zempire delivers unbeatable grub on every family getaway.

Crank that heat using the push-button piezo ignition, and cook double the dinners in half the time with the two 12000 BTU burners from full power to a flickering simmer. A true tea-and-toast host, the design features a convenient drop-down toaster too. Grease and grime is a given after a family degustation – mediated by a durable, easy-to-clean, stainless steel drip tray to catch spills! The wrap-around windshield protects your flame too, while the fold-around locking legs, carry handle, and lid enable easy, convenient carrying.

Zempire 2 Burner Deluxe Wide Camp Stove

Zempire 2 Burner Deluxe Wide Camp Stove

9. Coleman Triton Instastart 2 Burner Stove

A classic multi-purpose stove for your campground meals, the Triton Instastart 2 Burner Stove from Coleman will whip up breakfast, lunch and dinner on your getaways.

This unit features two independent fully adjustable steel rust-resistant burners that produce an output of 22,000 BTU, and Instastart ignition for easy lighting. The removable grate and aluminised cooktop make the clean-up process an absolute breeze. For portability, there’s a built-in handle on the underside of the stove, and to prevent a cheeky breeze from playing havoc with the flame, it features a wind-blocking system. Plus, with a run-time of up to 6 hours, it also includes a hose with a 3/8 fitting.

Coleman Triton Instastart 2 Burner Stove

Coleman Triton Instastart 2 Burner Stove

8. Coleman Cascade 3 in 1 – 2 Burner Stove

The Cascade 3-in-1 Camping Stove by Coleman is offers triple the sizzle and chargrilled treats!

Cast iron cooking grates, grill, and griddle componentry are durable and robust enough to bear the rugged outback conditions, while the removable, chrome-plated pan support and aluminised steel cooktop are easy to clean. Savour the sizzle of every steak with two adjustable burners and rotary ignition to deliver quick, matchless lighting and a combined heat output of 24,000 BTUs. With knob rotation for precise temperature gauging and simmering, this stove allows complete control at the campsite, capable of burning for up to 2.5 hours on high. Two wind guards help to shield both burners, promoting reliable, rustic cooking performance, while a recessed carry handle and space to securely stow the regulator has this stove built for compact transport. Plus, use with the separately available cast iron griddle and grill for that chargrilled grid on your fillet!

Coleman Cascade 3 in 1 - 2 Burner Stove

Coleman Cascade 3 in 1 – 2 Burner Stove

7. Coleman 3 Burner Eventemp Stove

An all-in-one solution, with powering options across both disposable propane and LPG gas bottles – the 3-Burner EvenTemp Stove by Coleman has officially entered your outback eatery.

Boasting two round 11500 BTU burners on each side for pots and pans, the EvenTemp also features one rectangular burner blazing a massive 5000 BTUs. With all three in use, heat is distributed evenly across the stove – perfect in conjunction with the included griddle for those pan-seared, flatly-fried, or patty-cake suppertime snacks. Better still, it arrives complete with electronic piezo ignition, compatible with its own bag for protection in storage. For more information, check out our product review video here.

Coleman 3-Burner Eventemp Stove

Coleman 3-Burner Eventemp Stove

6. Companion 2 Burner High Output Stove

Bolster the hot-pot casseroles and dinners made for the bigger bowls, with the Companion 2-Burner High Output Stove.

Featuring two 25000 BTU burners with superior simmer control, this stove is also equipped with piezo ignition. Large format burners with built-in windshields support the bigger pots, offering a wide and even distribution of heat across the base. Beneath the burner heads sits a stainless steel drip tray, working hand in hand with the removable grate to enable easy cleaning.

Companion 2-Burner High Output Stove

Companion 2 Burner High Output Stove

5. Dometic Cadac 2 Cook 3 Pro Deluxe 2 Burner Gas Stove

Here’s a way to create full-bodied basecamp food and simultaneously trim the fat on your kit – kickstart the Cadac 2 Cook Pro Deluxe Gas Stove by Dometic!

Despite two independent burners for double the degustation, two pot stands, and two windshields – this stove is nonetheless sleek and lightweight, blending the stylish with the versatile. From the ceramic-coated grill and ribbed plate for that patchwork char on your chops, to the coffee stand for those unbeatable morning brews beneath the awning – find comfort in gas button protection too, preventing accidental opening of the gas supply for safe, family-friendly food fun!

Dometic Cadac 2 Cook 3 Pro Deluxe Stove

Dometic Cadac 2 Cook 3 Pro Deluxe 2 Burner Gas Stove

Are you one of those people who always want to know more? Tune in to Ben and Lauren as they decode liquified petroleum gas (LPG) and what to consider when choosing a camp stove:

4. Companion Single Butane Cooker

Cook up a storm in the great outdoors with the Companion Single Butane Stove – your compact kitchen companion for camping adventures.

This nifty little stove packs a powerful punch, featuring a high-output burner that’ll have your billy boiling in no time. It’s built tough with a sturdy enamel-coated body and drip tray, ready to handle the rigours of outdoor cooking. The piezo ignition system means no more fumbling with matches, while the flame control knob lets you simmer your damper or crank up the heat for a quick fry-up. The Companion Single Butane Stove is your ticket to hot meals anywhere, anytime. It’s perfect for brewing your morning cuppa, whipping up a quick snag sizzle, or cooking a gourmet feast under the stars.

Companion Single Butane Cooker

Companion Single Butane Cooker

3. Coleman HyperFlame FyreKnight Camping Stove

In third place is the Coleman HyperFlame FyreKnight stove – built for bolstering that unbeatable outback grub off the grid. A heavy-duty latch and a pivoting handle provide comfortable carrying from the backyard to the outback, while shock-absorbing bumpers on the corners further protect from the rough and tumble of off-road retreats.

The FyreKnight boasts a robust construction with pioneering technology, and a WindBlock pot support to cater for the more full-bodied pots in your camp kitchen clobber! Hot on quality, it cranks the heat on efficiency and effectiveness with flame control of 24,000 BTUs across both burners, designed for the campers who like to live large when they’re limited. Removable pan supports make for easy cleaning, while Coleman’s SwapTop system enables the use of various cooking surfaces at once.

Coleman HyperFlame FyreKnight Camping Stove

Coleman HyperFlame FyreKnight Camping Stove

2. JetBoil Genesis Basecamp Stove System

Costly, but cool – the JetBoil Genesis Basecamp System tantilises your tastebuds beyond the dining table.

An all-in-one, all-star camp champ – this set comes complete with a Flux Ring 5L Camp Pot, System Carry Bag, and 10-inch Fry Pan coated in non-stick ceramic to allow a super simple, post-chomp clean-up! Boasting a 10,000 BTU heating system, crank the heat and pack compactly into the included carry bag for a snug fit ahead of your next outdoor endeavour.

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JetBoil Genesis Basecamp Stove System

JetBoil Genesis Basecamp Stove System

1. Westinghouse Single and Double Induction Cooktops

From backyard to backcountry, engage your outdoor eatery with the Induction Cooktop 2000W Single by Westinghouse.

From taming the flame to licking the plate, both power and temperature functions enable easy use and a streamlined kitchen experience. A trusty timer allows the multitaskers to step away, while an LED display provides clear visuals and a child-lock ensures safe, family food fun too. Boasting a slim, easy-to-operate, ergonomic design, this cooktop is your culinary companion for the campsite! The Westinghouse Induction Cooktop 2000W Single offers an efficient, alfresco cooking solution for family camping.

A casserole pot sitting on a Westinghouse Single Induction Cooktop (2000 W)

Westinghouse Single Induction Cooktop (2000 W) (pot not included)

The Induction Cooktop 2400W Double by Westinghouse offers an efficient, alfresco cooking solution for family camping.

Boasting a slim, easy-to-operate, ergonomic design, this cooktop is your culinary companion for the campsite! A trusty timer allows the multitaskers to step away, two elements offer versatile and simultaneous cooking, and both power and temperature functions enable easy use and a streamlined kitchen experience – from taming the flame to licking the plate! Plus, an LED display provides clear visuals and a child-lock ensures safe, family food fun. From backyard to backcountry, engage your outdoor eatery with the Westinghouse Induction Cooktop 2400W Double.

Westinghouse Double Induction Cooktop (2400 W)

Westinghouse Double Induction Cooktop (2400 W)

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Dometic Cadac Safari Chef 30

For culinary campers with alfresco food finesse!

All campers know that good things come in four’s – like four corners of a tent, four seasons, and four cooking surfaces including a pot stand, non-stick BBQ grid, flat grill plate, and a pot or dome space for versatility on every outdoor adventure! Thanks to both fuel efficiency and better flame control, enjoy low-pressure cooking when camp kitchen tensions are high, while push-button piezo ignition makes for easy lighting.

Sleek, lightweight, and efficient in design, the ceramic-coated componentry is easy to clean while all surfaces are dishwasher-safe. A tool-free gas button with an included handwheel ensures simple, safe, and family-friendly use, while the foldable legs and convenient carry bag work together to ensure compact packing for easy transport from the car seat to the campsite!

Dometic Cadac Safari Chef 30

Dometic Cadac Safari Chef 30

Capsicums grilling on a Dometic Cadac Safari Chef 30.

For culinary campers with alfresco food finesse!

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