So you are planning a perfect camping trip...only due to fire restrictions or wet weather you cannot light a fire. Don't panic just yet, as there is an alternative to help make life easier and it is a camping stove or grill. Taking a stove or grill along on your camping trip makes cooking for a large family a breeze. Camp stoves are also useful and much easier then lighting a fire to simply reheat food and boil water for that urgent quick cup of tea. When purchasing your camping stove you should consider how many people you will be cooking for. If there is only two people camping then there are some excellent single burner propane stoves available for as little as 29.99USD or if you are the type of person who enjoys grilled steak or fish then there are propane stove and grill combinations available as well.
Another element to consider when purchasing a camping stove or grill is to check for wind shield protection. Some of the cheaper camp stoves do not come equipped with wind shields and this can make cooking in windy conditions a nightmare. Be sure to check the weight of a camp stove or grill before purchasing as you can imagine carrying a heavy stove on a long walk to your camping destination will not be enjoyable.
Another fairly important consideration is quality versus price. There are many cheap camp stoves available and we often fall into the trap of grabbing the cheapest product thinking we have scored a bargain when really we will probably have to replace the product after only a couple of uses. When purchasing a camping stove check they come with a warranty and purchase the best camping stove or grill based on your needs and how often it will be used. Some well known trusted and reliable camping stove and grill brands are Coleman, Stansport and Century.