Butane Stoves: 5 Fast Facts

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Fact #1. Butane stoves are elegantly simple devices. They're little more than square frames designed to house an inserted fuel canister that can create an easily-regulated flame. The top of these stoves look much like the burner of the same gas-fueled stove found in many homes. However, there's one difference. Butane models can be setup on a picnic table, a boat's deck, or on a slab of rock.
Fact #2. These stoves are not an ideal tool for the overland hiker who must carry all their gear in a pack. Most units weigh an average of five pounds even before their fuel canisters are added. Most stoves meant for hiking weigh mere ounces. If you can park near a campsite, or are traveling by canoe or snowmobile, then by all means choose a butane burner.
Fact #3. Start your search for the right stove by considering price range. At the lower end, these devices cost between twenty and thirty dollars. Higher-priced options cost nearly one hundred dollars. At the top of the price spectrum, you'll find attributes including detachable wind shields and high-powered heat output.
Fact #4. These stoves can be used as omelet or breakfast stations, like one might find at a hotel or ski lodge. Butane units can also help a cook prepare batches of fried foods ranging from potatoes to clams to various cuts of meat. They can even be used to keep large pots of soups or stews hot.
Fact #5. If there's only one safety tip you heed, let it be this one: don't use one of these devices inside. While they're not necessarily designed to be used only in the outdoors, their safe use requires excellent ventilation. In general, use in the home should be avoided. They should never be switched on in confined spaces like a tent, a camper, or a cabin.