Stove Types & Fuel Comparisons

Learn how to choose, tune, and field‑fix a stove that stays reliable in thin air, with clear guidance on fuel types, wind and oxygen management, realistic fuel planning, and proven high‑elevation models.

Learn how cold and wind derail propane griddle performance and what to do about it - BTU density that matters, regulator and wind protection, and realistic fuel planning. Get clear guidance on safer setups and smarter choices (including when two single burners beat one big stove) to keep family meals hot and consistent.

Use wind-tested, high-altitude data to choose the right stove for your conditions. Learn how gusts and temperature drive boil times, simmer stability, and total pack weight, with clear model recommendations and fuel-planning guidance.

Learn the temperature cutoffs for butane, propane, and white gas, windscreen best practices, and a simple formula to calculate wind- and simmer-adjusted fuel for dependable meals in subzero conditions.