5 Best Camping Stoves of 2024, Tested by Experts

The Eureka Ignite is a two-burner tabletop camping stove that's an all around great pick for its versatility. At 10 pounds, it's compact and comes with a built-in handle to make transporting it from the car to your camping site a breeze, though it's a bit too heavy to take backpacking.

In our tests, it was a joy to cook on (and look at!) and felt both sturdy and secure. We loved that the grates aren't quite as wide as some other models, meaning the stove can accommodate both smaller and larger pans. The stove also has plenty of convenience features campers will love, like automatic push-button ignition for easy setup and two-turn simmer control for flame adjustment.

Wind guards worked as intended during our water boil and egg frying test, and we found the stove's performance very efficient. “It’s easy to use and works without any drama,” says one tester. “It’s a great way to heat up multiple things at once. The igniter worked despite a pretty stiff breeze."

Though we wish the knobs on the stove were a bit larger, they remained easy to use and connecting to the propane fuel was a seamless process. While this stove should be suitable for most couples or families, if you need an even larger cooking area, our pros also recommend the Eureka Ignite Plus.

If you're an occasional camper or don't need a fancy setup, look no further than this budget-friendly camping stove from Coleman that you can snag for under $50.

With two 10,000 BTU burners, it's perfect for routine cooking tasks like warming up soup or frying bacon. The grates are wider so our pros did notice smaller pans were unbalanced while cooking, but we found that the stove was sturdy overall and performed well in our egg frying and water boil tests.

We also like that there's a space in the stove to store the propane adapter so it doesn't get lost among your other gear, and a propane canister was easy to connect. Just keep in mind that this stove may not be the best pick for very windy days as we did witness the sides dislodge on a few occasions.

This rugged, aluminum camping stove was made for the great outdoors (and serious campers). It's heavy at 16 pounds, but we found that it remains surprisingly portable with a built-in handle. Our pros recommend this stove for larger groups or families as it's the most efficient and powerful on this list with a total output of 40,000 BTUs.

In our tests, 50 ounces of water came to a boil super quickly (in just four minutes compared to an average seven to nine minutes like others) and the thick grates should be able to handle heavier, larger pans such as cast iron skillets and Dutch ovens for a variety of meal options. We also found that the wind guards were super secure once they were latched on.

Our testers did point out, however, that this model is best for car camping and can only support a larger propane tank, which may be convenient for extended stays but takes up extra space.

Whether you’re a backpacker or a minimalist, JetBoil is the perfect solution for a solo traveler or couple. This rapid cooking system has an efficient design that directs all of the heat into the cup so that very little heat escapes around the sides.

At just under a pound, you can use this super lightweight stove to make essentials like hot coffee or quick and easy meals like ramen or sauteed veggies. According to the brand, water should reach a boil in around two minutes and a push-button ignitor makes the stove easy to operate. Though we haven’t tested this model yet in the Lab, testers rave about JetBoil stoves' convenience and compact size.

We like how this model in particular allows for heat adjustments so you can regulate the temperature depending on what you’re making, though the cooking area remains much smaller than other picks on this list. “For a trip to Hawaii I packed the Minimo to get the most versatility out of all the stoves I have,” says one survey panelist. “I’ve never been worried about anything safety-related. The fact that it’s a fully integrated system is amazing — just turn on the gas and you’re good to go. The handle and neoprene protection around the canister also does a great job of protecting you from the heat.”

Tight on space? This camping stove is super slim and should easily fit into your car among your other camping gear. Not only do we love its compact design, but it also comes with a handy built-in external handle that makes carrying the stove more comfortable.

In tests, we noticed that the Kovea reached boiling point a bit faster than similar models, and our Kitchen Appliances experts found the one-touch ignition easy to use. While not as high end as other stoves, it felt sturdy and the narrow grates can accommodate smaller pans. Also unique to the Kovea is a flexible propane adapter that should make it easier to stuff into a daypack than stiffer adapters.