{"id":64020,"date":"2025-05-13T06:36:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T21:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=64020"},"modified":"2025-05-13T06:36:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T21:06:57","slug":"podcast-decoding-lp-gas-and-choosing-a-stove","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-decoding-lp-gas-and-choosing-a-stove\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep160 &#8211; Decoding LP Gas &amp; Choosing a Stove"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/awPDyzEvrj0?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-17120112\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/17120112.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-17120112&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fueling your flames: the gas-tronomy of camp cooking&#8230;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our gear gurus demystify LP gas and camping stoves, breaking down the crucial differences between high-pressure sizzlers and low-pressure simmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Body-Image-18.jpg\" alt=\"A hand placing a pan on a blue camp stove. \" class=\"wp-image-64026\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"Our gear gurus break down the crucial differences between high-pressure sizzlers and low-pressure simmers!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Body-Image-18.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Body-Image-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Body-Image-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Body-Image-18-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Our gear gurus break down the crucial differences between high-pressure sizzlers and low-pressure simmers!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 &#8211; Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>03:55 &#8211; Ben&#8217;s Episode Overview<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>04:22 &#8211; Thanks, Tugboat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07:33 &#8211; High Pressure Vs Low Pressure Stoves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08:43 &#8211; Low Pressure Stoves: How Regulators Work<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:43 &#8211; Maintaining a Steady Gas Output: From 800kPa to 2.75kPa!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:02 &#8211; The Effect of External Temperature<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:49 &#8211; High Pressure Stoves: No Regulator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13:59 &#8211; kPa of Single-Use Propane Cylinders?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15:25 &#8211; What Exactly is LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16:28 &#8211; Propane: External Temperatures, Internal Pressure, and Boiling Points<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17:28 &#8211; N-Butane and Isobutane: External Temperatures, Internal Pressure, and Boiling Points<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22:20 &#8211; Connecting the Right Gas to the Right Stove<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24:04 &#8211; Weather Performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>26:59 &#8211; Cylinder and Canister Types<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33:39 &#8211; Choosing a Stove<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>42:14 &#8211; Accessories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>43:30 &#8211; Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brands and Products:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-stoves#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;brands=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All Coleman stoves<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hyperflame-fyreknight-camping-stove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman HyperFlame FyreKnight Camping Stove<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/cascade-3-in-1-2-burner-stove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Cascade 3 in 1 &#8211; 2 Burner Stove<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/peak-1-trekking-stove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Peak 1 Trekking Stove<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-stoves#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;brands=27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All Companion stoves<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/2-burner-high-output-stove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Companion 2 Burner High Output Stove<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Companion%20wok%20cooker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Companion Wok Cookers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Companion%20windshield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Companion stove windshields<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-stoves#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;brands=202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All Dometic stoves<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/cadac-2-cook-3-pro-deluxe-gas-stove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dometic Cadac 2 Cook 3 Pro Deluxe 2 Burner Stove<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-stoves#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;brands=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All Jetboil stoves<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=MSR%20PocketRocket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSR PocketRocket Hiking Stoves<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Stove%20stand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stove stands<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogs &amp; Podcasts:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/understanding-gas-for-camping-caravan-appliances\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understanding Gas for Camping and Caravan Stoves &amp; Appliances &#8211; by Ben Collaton<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Podcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-lcc27-gas-regulations-the-new-standards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep83 &#8211; LCC27 Gas Regulations: The New Standards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lgas.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LG Accounting Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aga.asn.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australian Gas Association<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2dafbca1-db34-4016-9207-f026b83fc830\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week&#8217;s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3fc1e5f8-10be-4b09-998a-70c6506a24fc\">Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. 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