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Camping with propane - Help me with a couple of questions please
Posted on 9/14/15 at 10:35 pm
Posted on 9/14/15 at 10:35 pm
I've never really done much camping other than with larger groups when I was a kid, but we're going to start. I'm looking at the classic Coleman camping stove and have read that it's not cost effective to keep buying the disposable propane canisters. However, for just the he occasional camping trip (few overnight trips per year) are these sufficient?
I also read where others purchase a hose in order to hook up a larger re-usable propane tank. In this case, how does one travel with it? Is it safe to travel with inside of a van?
I also read where others purchase a hose in order to hook up a larger re-usable propane tank. In this case, how does one travel with it? Is it safe to travel with inside of a van?
This post was edited on 9/14/15 at 10:36 pm
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Posted on 9/14/15 at 10:41 pm to meeple
My father in law camps a lot and uses a Coleman Stove with the green bottles. Cooking 2/3 times a day he only uses 1 bottle. Also, you can buy an adapter to fill the little green bottles from a 5g propane tank.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 10:44 pm to meeple
They work fine and last a while. Normal weekend for us is two of those green bottles. You can hook up to a big bottle but then you have to bring a big bottle.
Not sure about safe in a van. Never had one pop on me. I know the big bottles aren't recommended to carry in an inclosed vehicle. But I would think it would be fine. Use good judgement.
Not sure about safe in a van. Never had one pop on me. I know the big bottles aren't recommended to carry in an inclosed vehicle. But I would think it would be fine. Use good judgement.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 10:46 pm to meeple
How much cooking are you going to do on a camping trip? For me the collapsible backpack stoves are the best option. Super portable and lightweight. They use the small fuel canisters and can easily heat up an 8" or 10" skillet to cook with.
Primus Classic Trail Stove
You can find lighter, more expensive backpacking stoves but they usually lack the heat output to do much more than boil small quantities of water. The one I linked is totally capable from a stability and a heat output standpoint to cook breakfast on.
Primus Classic Trail Stove
You can find lighter, more expensive backpacking stoves but they usually lack the heat output to do much more than boil small quantities of water. The one I linked is totally capable from a stability and a heat output standpoint to cook breakfast on.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 10:47 pm to CHEDBALLZ
You can refill the small tanks yourself from a grill size tank. Youtube will have some videos showing how to do it. I do know that a full small tank running a latern will be empty by morning if you pass out by the fire in a lawn chair 
Posted on 9/14/15 at 11:33 pm to meeple
honestly, I have used both kinds and I prefer the old liquid fuel stoves and lanterns to the propane models....if you run out of liquid fuel, you can substitute premium gasoline without missing a beat...
Posted on 9/15/15 at 12:04 am to meeple
Not what you were asking, but if you can improvise a Rocket Stove, you should do so. They are MUCH hotter and use almost damn near no fuel. None that you have to buy at least.
I've done this and it blew my mind just with regular bricks even though it was so hot it was blowing flakes off them. It will cook a big arse dutch oven of chili faster than you can do it at home. And it's controllable.
I've done this and it blew my mind just with regular bricks even though it was so hot it was blowing flakes off them. It will cook a big arse dutch oven of chili faster than you can do it at home. And it's controllable.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 1:02 am to meeple
I have a Coleman road trip grill for car camping. Have a stansport distribution post that connects to a 5 gallon propane tank with a 10 foot hose to my "grill". Buying those little tanks isn't smart if you use a grill or lantern enough.
Not sure if serious. It rides along with the rest of the gear.
Eta...imo.
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. In this case, how does one travel with it? Is it safe to travel with inside of a van?
Not sure if serious. It rides along with the rest of the gear.
Eta...imo.
This post was edited on 9/15/15 at 1:08 am
Posted on 9/15/15 at 8:47 am to weadjust
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You can refill the small tanks yourself from a grill size tank. Youtube will have some videos showing how to do it.
Yep, this is what I'm moving towards. Just be safe and smart.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 9:02 am to weadjust
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You can refill the small tanks yourself from a grill size tank. Youtube will have some videos showing how to do it. I do know that a full small tank running a latern will be empty by morning if you pass out by the fire in a lawn
How full can you get them. The time I tried they didn't seam to get full. Depends on the tank pressure feeding the smaller tank. And I had one leak after refilling.
If you don't have much space use the small ones. If space isn't an issue carry a big bottle.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 9:48 am to Nodust
Refilling the bottles from a large tank only gets them to equal presssure. If the big tank is full, you can get them to about 80%. That goes down the less you have in the big tank.
Storing/ transporting a large tank is the same as storing the little 1 lb bottles. Don't let it tip over, and don't leave it in a locked car in the middle of the day when it's 100 deg out.
Storing/ transporting a large tank is the same as storing the little 1 lb bottles. Don't let it tip over, and don't leave it in a locked car in the middle of the day when it's 100 deg out.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 11:26 am to meeple
We camp quite a bit and the little fuel cans last a good while and are much more portable.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 12:00 pm to meeple
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However, for just the he occasional camping trip (few overnight trips per year) are these sufficient?
Yes! Have fun!
Posted on 9/15/15 at 12:26 pm to Captain Rumbeard
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but if you can improvise a Rocket Stove, you should do so. They are MUCH hotter and use almost damn near no fuel. None that you have to buy at least.
I've been researching this since I read your post including for an hour or so at 3 am when I woke up and didn't get back to sleep for a while.
Very interesting. You can use the design for a portable one or a permanent one. Gonna look into a brick design for our permanent camping spot.
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