Whether it's the Pacific Coast Trail, the Grande Traversée des Alpes, or the Annapurna's , the world is a magnificent playground for treks, hikes and more outdoor activities. If you are passionate about nature, the great outdoors and breathtaking landscapes, you know that it is essential to be well-equipped if you want to escape and have fun. So, like tents for resting, you also need a good stove to refuel after a good and long day of walking through beautiful hiking trails. The backpacking stove is like your portable kitchen. It allows you to eat hot, even when the temperatures are the coldest. Therefore, what could be more important than choosing the right stove before setting off on an adventure. However, be careful when using your stove. We remind you that the use of a stove must be done in a secure area, such as a refuge or an inn. The use of a stove is prohibited in protected natural areas or in the forest, at the risk of causing serious accidents which would harm the environment severely.
MSR, Jetboil, Optimus, 360°... To guide you in your choice, discover our top 7 of the best hiking stoves to live unforgettable experiences, closer to nature! In our selection, you will find two types of stoves: optimized stoves, consisting of a gas cartridge, hearths and integrated cup; conventional stoves equipped with a gas cartridge and fireplaces only. This therefore explains the difference in weight between the different stoves because you will have to count a separate pan if you opt for a classic stove.
- Jetboil Flash
- MSR Pocket Rocket 2
- Vango Compact Gas Stove
- Optimus Gemini
- MSR Whisperlite Universal Combo
- 360° Ultralight Furno
- Jetboil Zip
Jetboil Flash: the most efficient
First one in our selection, the Flash stove from the Jetboil brand! This stove is compact and very complete, which is ideal for all your excursions, short or long. The Jetboil Flash is what is called an optimized stove. This means that it is composed of both a burner, but also a cooking pot, for a better level of performance. Like most current stoves, this stove from the Jetboil brand is equipped with a piezoelectric ignition system. This system really simplifies the life of the hiker. Indeed, by simply pressing the button, you will light your stove. So you can do without your lighter, and your matches. But the main characteristic of the Jetboil Flash, as its name suggests, is that it brings 1 liter of water to a boil very quickly (5 min). This stove is sold with a one-liter cup, optimized and equipped with FluxRing technology, which concentrates the heat produced on the food. No more burning yourself while holding the stove. The Jetboil Flash is made with insulating protection, keeping food warm while preventing burning hands. Even on hilly terrain, the tripod of the stove will ensure great stability during use. Powerful and light, the Jetboil Flash will accompany you on more than one adventure!
- Type of stove: Optimized stove
- Easy to use
- Cup insulated with neoprene with a capacity of 1 liter
- Graduated cup and supplied with a lid
- Tripod for stove supplied
- Piezo ignition
- Temperature indicator
- Possibility of storing inside the saucepan a 100 g cartridge
- Compatible with all Jetboil accessories
- Estimated duration: 12 liters of boiled water per 100 g cartridge
- Small side pocket to put your cutlery
- Used with a Jetboil, Primus, Coleman, MSR valve cartridge, Optimus (cartridge not included)
- Dimensions: 104 x 180 mm
- Power: 0.9 kW
- For all weather
- Optimized stove weight (integrated cup + stove but without cartridge): 400 g
- Price: £119.95
MSR Pocket Rocket 2: small and powerful
Let's now move on to our second choice of our top 7 best hiking stoves: the Pocket Rocket 2 from MSR! In the family of MSR stoves, there is the newcomer: the PocketRocket® 2. This new generation stove from the American brand stands out from the competition with its lightness and high level of performance. MSR has here perfectly combined utility and ease of transport. Indeed, the MSR Pocket Rocket 2 is an ultra-compact stove that will take up a tiny amount of space in your hiking backpack during your various adventures. With only 73 grams on the scale, this stove is truly a featherweight that plays in the big leagues. So, to boil your water, this small stove in size, but very big in performance, will only need three minutes and thirty seconds. Once boiling is reached, you will be able to control the intensity of the flame to cook your food. Even a light wind will not interfere with the operation of the Pocket Rocket 2 from MSR. The stove's WindClip® windscreen will block the wind, for optimal cooking. This MSR stove will even give you the ability to cook for multiple hikers. It is equipped with new folding pan supports, allowing larger pans to be accommodated. The Pocket Rocket 2 will undoubtedly become a good hiking companion.
- Type of stove: Classic stove
- Boiling time 1 liter of water in 3 min 30 sec.
- Collapsible pot holders are extremely small and fit perfectly in an MSR Titan or insulated cup.
- Sturdy pot supports provide excellent stability.
- Wind resistance: WindClip ™ protection
- Ultra-light and rigid carrying case: included
- Cartridge not included
- Weight (stove without cartridge): 73 g
- Price: £79.95
Vango Compact Gas Stove: simple but effective
Even in extreme conditions, have no fear, here is the Compact Gas Stove from Vango. The Compact Gas Stove is the best choice for all your minimalist outings, alone or with a partner, whether in calm or even rough conditions. Indeed, this stove is delivered with a wind shield, in order to reduce the harmful effects of the wind at high altitude and to maintain optimal heating performance. The strength of this Vango stove lies in its design. Indeed, the Compact Gas Stove is a real featherweight from the top of its 102 grams for light adventures. Its foldable tripods make it easy to store it in its case after use and slip it into your hiking backpack with ease. The Vango Compact Gas Stove is the solution of choice for your hikes in extreme conditions at high altitudes.
- Type: Classic Stove
- Power Consumption
- Boils 1 liter of water in 4 minutes
- Wind Shield - Reduces the effects of wind on the flame
- Foldable in compact size - Easy to carry and store store
- Storage box
- Butane/propane mixture screw-on gas canisters
- Burning time (approx.): 110 g - 30 mins, 230 g - 65 mins, 450 g - 125 mins
- Weight: 102g
- Price: £21.95
Optimus Gemini : the innovative
Real UFO in our selection of the 7 best hiking stoves, the Gemini from the Optimus brand! Are you planning to do a short hike over a weekend for 2? No more spending hours looking for the stove for your outing. Here it is ! Indeed, the Optimus Gemini will slip very easily into your hiking backpack to cook like a real chef. It will even take up less space than other objects such as your water bottle for example. Hard to believe that in such a compact stove, there are two burners with a power of 3000 W, a real innovation. This gas stove takes about 4 minutes to bring 1 liter of water to a boil. You can then enjoy fast and even cooking of your food, thanks to this constant power, but also by precise flame adjustment. Suffice to say that faced with such performance, in such a small format, it would be a shame to do without it.
- Type of stove: Classic stove
- Power: 3000 W
- Double burner
- Integrated wind shield
- Boiling time: 4 minutes/L
- Autonomy: 70 min (230g gas cartridge)
- Folding legs
- Dimensions: 30 x 7.2 x 10 cm
- Weight: 820 g
- Price: £149.95
MSR Whisperlite Universal Combo: hybrid and reliable
Whether you're hiking on our beautiful French trails, or abroad, the Whisperlite Universal Combo from MSR will not let you down ! Is the Tour du Mont-Blanc on your to-do list ? You've been dreaming about it for years, and the exploration of Yosemite is about to materialize? MSR's WhisperLite Universal Combo Stove will be a great companion. This MSR stove has the characteristic of being hybrid. It will offer you a high level of performance regardless of the choice of fuel. In cartridge or liquid, the combustion of gasoline C, unleaded, or even kerosene, will allow you to eat hot, even in cold weather. Moreover, in cold conditions, the use of liquid fuel will be particularly effective, because it does not freeze. No matter the choice of fuel, the Whisperlite Universal Compo will always perform as well thanks to the AirControl technology which improves the mixture of fuel, whatever it is, and air. In addition, the frame of this MSR stove and its light stainless steel feet allow it to be very stable during use. When you're done using it, maintaining it will be a breeze. Just change the nozzles and perform the usual maintenance, using the self-cleaning Shaker nozzle technology. The Combo version includes a gas bottle.
➤ MSR - Whisperlite Universal Combo
- Stove type: Classic stove
- Compatible with kerosene, C gasoline and unleaded gasoline
- Compatible with cartridge fuels and liquid fuels
- Boiling time for 1L with kerosene: 4 min 30 sec
- Boiling time for 1L with gasoline C: 3 min 30 sec
- Boiling time for 1L with an MSR Isopro cartridge: 3 min 45 sec
- Minimum weight with kerosene cartridge or gasoline C: 628 g - with an MSR Isopro cartridge: 591 g - without cartridge: 388 g
- Cartridge not included
- Price: £184.95
360° Ultralight Furno: the best price value
Here is the best value for money from our selection of the 7 best hiking stoves: the Ultralight Furno from the 360° brand! Whether you are planning a hike in the Cotentin, or hike at altitude, to appreciate the beauty of the Cirque de Gavarnie in the Pyrenees, the Ultralight Furno will be welcome. Indeed, this 360° brand stove will be more efficient in intermediate temperatures, with a boiling capacity of 3 minutes and 20 seconds, for a liter of water. Under cold temperatures, count twice as much boiling capacity, but the result will be there and the Ultralight Furno will allow you to enjoy a hot meal, alone or with friends. Set your pan down with confidence. The 3-prong stabilizer of the stove is ideal for this. Finally, you will have the possibility of adapting it to all gas cartridges with valve, such as MSR cartridges, or Optimus for example.
- Stove type: Classic stove
- 3 branch stabilizer for saucepan
- Made of stainless steel and aluminum alloy
- Adjustable flame
- Boiling capacity: 1 liter in 3 min 20 s
- Compatible with valve cartridges
- Cartridge not included
- Weight (stove without cartridge): 99 g
- Price: £25.95
Jetboil Zip: compact and lightweight
Latest model from our selection of the 7 best hiking stoves: the Zip from the Jetboil brand! The Jetboil Zip stove is ideal for quickly heating meals for one person, during a trek in the Annapurnas or a hike in the very wide plains of Mongolia. Like the Jetboil Flash, the Jetboil Zip is an optimized stove that includes a 0.8 L pot and a burner that can boil 1 liter of water in 4 minutes. This construction makes the stove particularly efficient, even in the event of wind for example. In addition, you have the possibility of storing a Jetpower fuel cartridge, 100 grams. This is extremely practical for your long-distance hikes.
- Stove type: Optimized stove
- 0.8 liter FluxRing® cooking bowl with comfort insulation
- Adjustable burner
- Ignition match
- Drinking lid with spout and strainer
- Compatible with all Jetboil accessories
- Capable of storing a fuel canister Jetpower 100g
- Fuel tank stabilizer included
- Cartridge not included
- Weight (integrated cup + stove, without cartridge): 345 g
- Price: £87.95
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