I bought a cooker which uses a gas bottle, however i have very limited space in my car, what with the kids, tent, etc, etc.I also want a new cooker, so I was thinking of buying a CampinGaz cooker which uses the cans of gas.
Two reasons for this; firstly space could be saved, especially from the awkward size of the current bottle. Secondly, there is no mucking about with trying to guess how much gas is left in the big bottle….. you’ll know how many cans you have left and get some bought with the campinGaz.
I was wondering is anyone had any experiences/comments on the above?
Camping Gaz goes from very expensive to unbelievably expensive would be my first observation.
If your usage is very light then buying canisters of 200 270 or 500 grams is tolerable.
The larger of the exchangeable cylinders the 907 with 2750 grams is very very expensive to buy initially at about £55 then about £26 a refill. If you go this route then seek a black market cylinder, Ebay, dump, retiring camper etc.
Which is best is a balance between your usage, funds and how much hassle a 907 bottle is to live with.
The suitcase type single burner cookers are popular & don't take up much space but I would buy a Campingaz brand cooker & cartridges. You can buy similar in discounts shops etc very cheaply but there have been some threads on here about them flaring up.
We have both, The bottle is cheaper in the long run, Stove and bottle take up less room than suitcase stoves and canisters for same use. Unless you are getting the canisters when you get there. We prefer the stove but the suitcase stoves do have there uses.
For knowing what you have left in the bottle,
Gaslow Regulator Gauge
or shake it, feel it, fill it before your camping trip. If you go for the magnetic gauges
Don't leave it on the bottle when you exchange it, I speak from experience.
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You might be better off asking in the camping & caravanning equipment forum.
I've used all different types of camping stoves & was pleasantly surprised by the performance of the briefcase stoves.
I would also say go for a decent brand when you buy the stove itself, but the refills can be bought anywhere without any worries. Try to look out for the cannisters which are a butane/propane mixture, as these will work better at lower temperatures & you're more likely to get all of the gas out of the tin.
The briefcase stoves really are very good, just make sure you read (& fully understand) the instructions before use & always locate the canister properly before clicking it in.
We have a 2 burner stove/grill that runs off Calor gas bottles and suitcase stoves.
Last year the large stove and bottle didn't even see the light of day as we only used the suitcase stove and cartridges. In fact, we liked it so much we bought a second one!!
The large stoves and bottles are good for long holidays (1 week +) but I find the suitcase stoves to be excellent for short breaks and weekend use. Another advantage of the suitcase stove (apart from small pack size) is that you can take them with you on picnics or to the beach without too much hassle!
Very useful things to have around. & they are well priced too.
You'll always find gas for them & they take up very little room (anywhere).
Also great for power cuts or just to keep a pan of onions warm at a family barbecue/garden-type party.
I lost mine a couple of years ago (another story entirely) I actually had 2 as well. I fully intend to replace one of them at some point, just to keep in the car with my camping stuff. Will come in very handy for picnics & those time when you run out of gas in the caravan, or just in case.
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Topic: CampinGaz or Bottle
