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Fueling your flames: the gas-tronomy of camp cooking…
Our gear gurus demystify LP gas and camping stoves, breaking down the crucial differences between high-pressure sizzlers and low-pressure simmers.
In a fired-up discussion, Ben and Lauren go from propane, n-butane, and isobutane science, to practical connections, canister considerations, and selecting stoves that best suit your style of camp cuisine. Tune in for a technical yet digestible guide to understanding why your flame might fizzle at altitude or freeze in colder conditions!
Our gear gurus break down the crucial differences between high-pressure sizzlers and low-pressure simmers!
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
03:55 – Ben’s Episode Overview
04:22 – Thanks, Tugboat!
07:33 – High Pressure Vs Low Pressure Stoves
08:43 – Low Pressure Stoves: How Regulators Work
11:43 – Maintaining a Steady Gas Output: From 800kPa to 2.75kPa!
12:02 – The Effect of External Temperature
12:49 – High Pressure Stoves: No Regulator
13:59 – kPa of Single-Use Propane Cylinders?
15:25 – What Exactly is LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas)?
16:28 – Propane: External Temperatures, Internal Pressure, and Boiling Points
17:28 – N-Butane and Isobutane: External Temperatures, Internal Pressure, and Boiling Points
22:20 – Connecting the Right Gas to the Right Stove
24:04 – Weather Performance
26:59 – Cylinder and Canister Types
33:39 – Choosing a Stove
42:14 – Accessories
43:30 – Summary
Mentioned in this Episode:
Brands and Products:
Coleman HyperFlame FyreKnight Camping Stove
Coleman Cascade 3 in 1 – 2 Burner Stove
Companion 2 Burner High Output Stove
Dometic Cadac 2 Cook 3 Pro Deluxe 2 Burner Stove
MSR PocketRocket Hiking Stoves
Blogs & Podcasts:
Blogs:
Understanding Gas for Camping and Caravan Stoves & Appliances – by Ben Collaton
Podcasts:
Ep83 – LCC27 Gas Regulations: The New Standards
Other:
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