TOP 15 best tourist gas stoves - Rating 2021

This rating of tourist gas stoves on our website ObzorOK.com is an excellent way to quickly and efficiently choose the right model. For quick navigation, we have divided the rating into categories:

• The best travel gas stoves in terms of price/quality for 2021.
• The best travel gas stoves with a case.
• The best tourist gas stoves with piezo ignition.
• The best tourist gas stoves for cylinders.
• The best inexpensive travel gas stoves.

Tourist gas stoves are compact in size and easy to use, so they are indispensable in camping conditions (for example, in the forest), business trips, country trips, in the country, etc.

In order not to get lost in the wide variety of models, it is important to consider the technical characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of the device. Price also plays an important role for some users.

In this rating, we will look at travel gas stoves from the best manufacturers for 2021. The opinion is based on numerous reviews from consumers and experts in the field of household appliances.

Rating of the TOP 15 best tourist gas stoves of 2021

Pathfinder" PF-GST-NO6

Convenient and reliable tourist stove made in Russia with an enameled hob. Powered by cartridge cylinders with a collet connection. Equipped with a one-piece closed burner with an annular flame formation, piezoelectric ignition, and gas flow control.

Safety is ensured by a protection mechanism against improper connection and operation of the device. Power - 2.5 kW, fuel consumption - 155 g/h. Supplied in a plastic case.

Pathfinder" PF-GST-NO6

Advantages of the model:

• quick replacement of the cylinder;
• reliable housing that can withstand loads of up to 15 kg;
• closed burner;
• high level of security;
• small dimensions.

How to choose a travel gas stove and what to look for?

When making a choice in favor of one model or another, pay attention to the following parameters:

• Power . To cook 1 l/kg of food you will need at least 1 kW of thermal power. Therefore, if you cook in an amount of 500-800 g for each person at a time, then for a company of three friends (or a family as a whole) you will need about 1.5-2 kW (or 1500-2000 W).

• Safety system. If the stove has a built-in protective system against gas leakage, improper installation of the cylinder, and at the same time emits a minimal amount of toxic compounds into the surrounding space (especially if it is used not outdoors, but indoors), users do not have to fear for their own health.
• Burner material . The part can be aluminum or ceramic. The latter is more convenient for everyday use, because it does not smoke the bottom of the pan and distributes heat more evenly.
• Fuel supply method . If the stove is used for a short period (3-4 days), then gas cartridges are suitable for refilling the device. For longer use, it is better to purchase a model with the ability to connect to a cylinder.
• Additional options . The stove is much more convenient in terms of operation if, in addition to its main purpose, it has a number of other useful functions, for example, piezo ignition (when you don’t need matches or a lighter to turn it on), flame level adjustment, etc.
• Equipment . To store camping equipment you will need a case or cover. Therefore, it is desirable that one of these elements be included in the product set.

These are the most important points to consider when purchasing a travel gas stove.

Device design and functionality

A camp stove is a full-fledged analogue of a household gas appliance. The tiles are equipped with a flame control system to ensure safety and blocking from unintentional switching on. In terms of efficiency, portable stoves are almost equal to the stationary stoves installed in the kitchen of many of us.

A tourist gas stove is a device consisting of the following parts:

• frame;
• 1 – 2 burners;

• gas supply pipeline;
• piezoelectric element for ignition.

The body of the tile is made of iron or stainless steel

The stove body is made of stainless steel or iron with an anti-corrosion enamel coating. The burners, depending on the model, are made of aluminum or ceramics.

The tourist stove runs on liquefied gas, which is supplied to it in 2 versions:

• Horizontal installation of a gas cylinder

In such models, a compartment with a collet connector for connecting a disposable gas cylinder is attached to the body.

• Universal nutrition

The body of the models contains a tank for filling with gas and a connector for power from an external fuel supply.

Most often, manufacturers offer customers single-burner models. But there are also options with 2 burners. However, when purchasing them, it is worth considering that for each burner to work, you will need to connect a separate fuel source.

Expert opinion

Roman Moiseenko

Energy GS-200

Experience of use: less than a month Advantages: Excellent Primus. For occasional picnics, drinking tea in nature is priceless. Half a liter of water boils in 3-4 minutes. Disadvantages: The flame intensity adjustment is really harsh, but this is not critical. I was afraid that due to its proximity to the torch the gas cylinder would heat up, but it doesn’t seem to be heating up. There is no wind protection and the slightest breeze causes the torch to blow away, so you need to take cover. Comment: I'm satisfied.

Stanislav E.

TOURIST FENIX TS-370

Experience of use: less than a month Advantages: Compact size - one and a half times smaller than similar tiles in cases. As a result, they are more convenient to carry in a backpack than large tiles. The assembly and materials seem to be of high quality. Disadvantages: It hangs loose in the case. I will fix it with a piece of foam rubber or polystyrene foam. A gas cylinder (more precisely, a tile with an inserted cylinder) does not fit in the case (but it is safer to carry separately). The piece immediately worked every other time. I bent it a little away from the burner and everything became clear. Comment: Overall happy with the purchase. Got what I expected. For my use case - Camping, where you can’t light a fire at an average distance from the car - it’s perfect. I corrected the piece, I will insert spacers inside, and I will wear the balloon separately. I recommend

Alexander Ya.

GEFEST PGT1-802

Alexander Ya. 2 Experience of use: less than a month Advantages: High-quality coating of the stove. Does not fade. The grate remains like new after use. It’s good that I didn’t buy a Chinese one for the same money. The regulator thought that it would fall off because it got hot, but the material is high quality and everything works great .The kit includes a hose for connecting to the cylinder, which is also nice, since you don’t have to look for it separately after purchase! Disadvantages: There are no disadvantages.

ketrin_grin

Pathfinder PF-GST-N10

Experience of use: less than a month Advantages: Everything as in the description. We take it on a hike, it’s very convenient. The test ignition was a great success. My wife's gift was a success. We will use it in the spring and summer. Disadvantages: none Comment: Test ignition went well. My wife's gift was a success. We will use it in the spring and summer. I recommend it to my friends

Vladimir K

Energy GS-400

Experience of use: several months Advantages: Very easy to use. But you need to understand that just a tourist gas can will be enough for one day of cooking, so in order not to go broke on gas cans, this stove has an adapter for a large cylinder. Well, wind protection is necessary for cooking outdoors. We made a self-made one. The tile is great. But the metal is a bit thin in places. Be careful, you can jam the tiles. There is foolproof protection when replacing small cans. Turn off the gas, turn the regulator to off. Disadvantages: The plastic case is fragile, cracked on the third day, but survived a month and a half of vacation. Comment: Budget-friendly, convenient. Withstands any heavy dishes. I wanted to take just a tulip burner, but changed my mind. In reality, when a saucepan is filled with soup, no tulip can stand it.

Roman Purikhov

KOVEA TKR-9507-P Portable Propane

Experience of use: more than a year Advantages: I fell for the reviews. I liked the function of connecting 5L gas cylinders. Disadvantages: Burner melted. An obvious marriage. The official representative office said that you cannot use gas from car gas stations, as its combustion temperature is higher (where do you refill the cylinders?). My father-in-law has had cheap tiles at his dacha for five years now and nothing has melted. Comment: Don't buy. You can see the quality of the metal of the burner in the photo - the metal has melted.

Sergey P

TOURIST CAMPING GURU TS-250

Experience of use: less than a month Advantages: Excellent tiles. The container remains cold during cooking. I'm glad there is an on/off switch, and not just a knob to adjust the fire power. Comment: The approximate gas consumption, if anyone is interested, is this: one can of gas 220 is enough for: boil a 2 liter kettle 5 times + boil 4 eggs in a liter of water 2 times + fry scrambled eggs 1 time. That is, one person can live with one can of gas for 2 days with 3 meals a day (eggs, short bread, porridge, sausages, coffee, etc.). With the price of a can around 70 rubles, it is an excellent option for going to the country for the weekend if you have problems with the stove there. Or for a picnic with a tent for a couple of days.

Roman Brusov

Energy GS-300

Experience of use: several months Advantages: Case, compactness, heats up quickly. Gas consumption is optimal. Relatively easy to clean. Disadvantages: There is nowhere in the case to put at least one cylinder. It’s a bit awkward to put into the stove itself. The ignition system is a bit unclear, and this is not the stove's problem, but my problem. Comment: They decided to turn off the lights in the apartment, but there was no gas in the house, so I had to buy a tourist gas stove. Works great for the money. It heats up quickly. Enough to survive during the period of inoperability of the main stove. Enough to cook dinner or boil water. What do you need more? I don’t think I would have demanded more from her during the hike either. Heat it up, boil it, maybe warm it up next to me for a bit while I cook.

Igor Alekseevich Vasiliev

Energy GS-500C

Experience of use: less than a month Advantages: Appearance is not bad Disadvantages: Instead of a normal blue flame, there are yellow tongues up to twenty centimeters high. The nozzle is made by flattening a copper tube; there is no need to talk about the accuracy of the hole diameter. Gas poisons at the junction of the cylinder and the reducer. The gearbox is made of poor quality; there are metal filings inside. There is no plug on the side of the hose connection, which allows dust and dirt to get inside. Handicraft of the lowest level. Comment: If I had the opportunity to look inside this miracle of household appliances, I would never have bought it. I really regret the purchase and do not recommend it to anyone. Don’t believe the pretty pictures, the outside is shiny stainless steel, but the inside is a nightmare of handicraft. Everything is in the best traditions of the recent past. We take imported equipment, adapt it to our Stone Age technologies, and at the end we get worthless scrap metal.

Oleg I.

Pathfinder PF-GST-M01 Power

Advantages: case, additional adapter for a regular gas cylinder. Disadvantages: there is no thought out place for storing a spare can. If the case had been a little deeper, the problem would have gone away on its own. flimsy case clasps. Comment: I bought it the other day on Amazon for 1270, the lowest price was there, now it’s 2070 rubles. same place... I liked the tile, it lights up from the first click of the piezo, I bought the cans for 60 rubles. The characteristics on Yandex and everywhere are a little incorrect: consumption is 180g/h, and on the market it’s 155, power in real life is 2.3 kW, on the market it’s 2.5…. otherwise ok.

Vladimir S.

TOURIST CAMPING GURU PLUS TS-233

Use experience: several months Advantages: It’s convenient that it has its own plastic box. Especially convenient when traveling by car. It's a pleasure to cook with it - it's quick. Compared to the miniature Primus stoves that I had before, this is a meteor. On a hike, I calmly fry pancakes and potatoes on it just like at home. The consumption is, of course, more, but for this I bought a five-liter cylinder. And another advantage is that it is universal. The bottled gas has run out, connect the bottle and go!!! The canister can not be removed from the compartment provided for it. I have it there in reserve - for an unforeseen case (see photo) Disadvantages: The disadvantages are insignificant, but they exist - it is flimsy iron - practically a tin. That is, you cannot use the stove as a chair))). And the second minus is that the lid of the compartment for the spray can does not have a latch. These are, in my opinion, the shortcomings of this stove. Comment: If you take the price-quality ratio, then it is worth the money.

Leonty S.

KOVEA TKR-9507 Portable

Experience of use: several months Advantages: It is difficult to say how it differs from ordinary Chinese ones, as it itself is made in China. But it works well, evenly, nothing dangles, does not rattle, except that I had to slightly adjust the surface itself as it did not stand quite level and swayed. The balloon fits securely. In principle, I’m happy if it weren’t for the promotion and the availability of Sberbank points, I would have bought something simpler, otherwise it’s purely a Covea show-off. Disadvantages: Definitely a case, the latches work well, but the plastic itself is thin. Comment: If you are ready to overpay for the word covea, take it! The tile is worthy of attention.

Pathfinder PF-GST-N07

Pathfinder PF-GST-N07

Model made in Russia. The burner can withstand a load of up to 15 kg, after overcoming this weight, the device will break. The piezo ignition works flawlessly even after a long period of time. Cartridge volume – 520 ml. The set includes a high-quality case. Device weight – 1.2 kg, power 2.2 kW.

Advantages of the model:

• value for money;
• long service life;
• light weight;
• quick connection of the cylinder;
• convenient flame adjustment.

Disadvantages include excessive heating of the case during operation.

Rating of the best models from 2,500 rubles

KOVEA KGR-1503 Cube

An expensive but effective device that has the necessary functionality and reliability. The product is perfect for lovers of outdoor activities, as it will cope with any purpose. Fuel consumption is the same as the previous model. The equipment has an attractive appearance and the ability to operate under any conditions.

The average cost is 3,890 rubles.

KOVEA KGR-1503 Cube

Advantages:

• Heats and boils water well;
• Optimal fuel consumption;
• Easy connection of the cylinder;
• The burner does not deteriorate over time;
• The case does not heat up.

Flaws:

• Not found.

Pathfinder PF-GST-IM01 UltrA

High-quality performance that is suitable for every tourist and traveler. The required functionality is present here. The equipment is made of reliable material that provides high resistance to weather influences. The kit includes a convenient adapter, which allows you to use two connection methods. Fuel consumption is only 110 g/h, but the product power is 1.7 kW, which is not suitable for large companies.

Sold at a price: from 2,100 rubles.

Pathfinder PF-GST-IM01 UltrA

Advantages:

• Easy maintenance, as the working part can be easily removed;
• Beautiful external design;
• Reliability for a long period;
• Good automatic ignition;
• Trouble-free operation under any conditions.

Flaws:

• There are no significant ones.

TOURIST SOLARIS TS-700

A quality model that is sold at different prices. The product is characterized by wind protection and reliable coating of the working surface, which prevents fading. The power is 135 g/h. As in previous versions, there is a convenient collet connection. If some points are not clear, the kit includes instructions in Russian.

The average cost is 2,500 rubles.

TOURIST SOLARIS TS-700

Advantages:

• Fuel consumption;
• Functionality;
• Life time;
• Strength;
• Assembly.

Flaws:

• Not found.

Portable gas stoves with ceramic burners

In this sub-item we have identified 2 models - one with power from a collet cylinder, the second with 2 connection options. The only reason why we did not include them in the previous points of our rating is their burners, which, unlike all the previous ones, are made of ceramics. Thanks to this, their operation differs significantly from stoves with conventional aluminum burners. Their main advantage is the ability to use them to heat, for example, a tent. Let's look at them in more detail.

TOURIST SOLARIS PLUS TS-701

The tabletop model SOLARIS PLUS TS-701 is an excellent assistant both in the kitchen and in camping conditions. Its most important difference from the devices discussed above is the material of the burner. It is made of ceramic, from which all its following advantages flow. The gas in it burns not with the usual flames, as in ordinary burners, but inside and above its cylindrical honeycombs. Due to this, the entire surface of the burner is heated, which ensures heating of a larger area of ​​​​the bottom of the cookware. Such a heating system will reduce fuel consumption without loss of efficiency. In addition, this model has the ability to operate from disposable collet cylinders and from external household cylinders. For the latter option, an adapter is provided. Note that the tile is equipped with a safety valve against excess pressure, but still, when using a large cylinder, it is better to connect it through an external reducer. Piezo ignition and flame regulator are present.

Cost: from 2700 rub.

TOURIST SOLARIS PLUS TS-701

Advantages:

• thanks to the ceramic burner, it heats water faster, which leads to less gas consumption, and can also be used for heating;
• not blown away by the wind;
• works from replaceable and household cylinders;
• The kit includes a fitting;
• equipped with wind protection;
• maximum load up to 15 kg;
• economical gas consumption (135 g/h and 110 g/h depending on the power supply used).

Flaws:

• No liquid is allowed to come into contact with the burner, as may cause it to fail.

Rating of the best models under 1,000 rubles

Energy GS-300

No trip is complete without this model. The advantage of Energy GS-300 is its compactness and light weight. Fuel consumption is only 155 g/h, so you can fry meat or stew vegetables without any significant fuel losses. A power of 2.5 kW ensures fast water heating. The cylinder connection is collet-type, even a beginner can handle this. There is a convenient flame regulator, as well as piezo ignition, which is easy to operate.

The average cost is 970 rubles.

Energy GS-300

Advantages:

• Includes protective case;
• Good performance of piezo ignition;
• Made from lightweight but durable metal;
• Small dimensions;
• Mobility;
• Suitable for gardening and hiking;
• The wind does not blow out the flames.

Flaws:

• There are no significant ones.

GEFEST PGT1

A tourist model that is sold at a low price and is suitable for a comfortable stay. Power here is significantly lower than the previous model, but most buyers like the low fuel consumption. One burner can easily handle heating several liters and is suitable for preparing camp meals. The product is easy to wear, since the product weighs only 1 kg. There is only one additional function - flame regulator.

Sold at a price: from 790 rubles.

GEFEST PGT1

Advantages:

• Good build quality;
• The coating is strong and durable, not afraid of fading;
• With proper care, the grille will not deteriorate;
• Easy connection;
• The regulator does not break;
• The kit includes a hose for connecting to the cylinder;
• Price.

Flaws:

• Not found.

HOMESTAR HS-1201

Reliable equipment that is best placed on a flat surface. The gas panel is distinguished by its simplicity and quality. There is an enamel coating that maintains a presentable appearance for a long period. Simple mechanical control is achieved thanks to the regulator. The assembly is good, there are no gaps, creaks or cracks. Good equipment will ensure easy use.

The average price is 885 rubles.

HOMESTAR HS-1201

Advantages:

• Value for money;
• Long service life;
• Good coating that protects against corrosion;
• Convenient use;
• Connects to the cylinder in a couple of seconds.

Flaws:

• Takes up a lot of space, which affects transportation;
• The flame is blown out by a strong wind.

Energy GS-200

If a person is looking for a good gas stove that will have the necessary functionality and is not easy to assemble, it is worth paying attention to the Energy GS-200. Despite its simple appearance, the design is comfortable and easy to use. For greater convenience there is a flame regulator.

Although it is made of plastic, even prolonged heating does not affect its performance. The product has an average power of 2 kW, which is high, considering the cost of the product. Fuel consumption is only 100 g/h, this is one of the best indicators, since a person will have to buy fewer spare cylinders. The push-in connection has an additional effect on comfort.

Sold at a price: from 600 rubles.

Energy GS-200

Advantages:

• The burner is made of high quality metal;
• The best budget solution;
• Durability and high-quality assembly;
• With careful handling, the service life reaches 5 years or more;
• A collet connection is used;
• Functionality;
• Consumption – one cylinder for 2 hours of active use;
• There is piezo ignition.

Flaws:

• There is no wind protection;
• The upper part becomes covered with soot, especially when using cheap gas.