Campingaz Camp Bistro Stove, 1 burner, camping stove, 2200-watt capacity, compact outdoor cooker, includes carry case for easy transport

I purchased two of these, instead of a single double-burner stove, as the double-burners tend to be overpriced, and too large as a single unit; not only for storage purposes, but also when trying to find a single large enough area to operate them.These arrived well packed, free from defects and with good user & safety instructions. These stoves appear to have been manufactured with a good compromise between build quality, weight and with a well-finished appearance and good stability.I was particularly impressed by the various safety elements incorporated into the stove itself; especially its 2no. overpressure lockout sensors with reset button: Also the pan supports, which have short vertical stubs preventing the placement of oversize pans above the gas chamber, which could lead to overheating of the gas cannister and valve chamber. Even the carry case has its own safety mechanism, preventing storage of the stove with a gas cannister left connected.Installing a gas cannister was straightforward - just take care that the cannister is correctly aligned and orientated as shown on the additional enclosed safety notice in the chamber.Ignition operated flawlessly. I was also pleased with the gas flow control knob, which operated smoothly, providing good flame control from minimum through to maximum.After use it was easy switching off and removing the gas cannister; but you must not be in a hurry packing it away and moving on, as it does take quite a while for the burner and pan supports to cool down enough to stow away in the plastic case.A tip for replacing the stove back into its carry case: The inside of the case with the 2no bars across is the top lid of the case, and should drop down onto the top of the stove, with the stove front facing the case handle. You will see the case safety device sitting just below the gas cannister lever, preventing the lever from being in the down closed position.All-in-all these are good stoves: If keeping for emergency use, then remember to get a good stock of butane gas cannisters, as at maximum 2.2kW heat output, they are quoted as lasting 1hour 15mins, probably much less in cold weather, so judicious use will be required.Bear in mind the need for adequate ventilation and a suitable audible carbon monoxide detector / alarm, if not being used outdoors.

The singular stove is understandably rather off-putting to those of you looking to buy new equipment that will suffice for a camping trip catering to 3 or 4 people. However, for 1 or 2, this is enough and is a great little hob.I bought this a week before heading out on a camping trip. My first in around 9 years. Understandably I was rusty, and lacking in the appropriate equipment, as well as cautious with what I was spending on what gear. I found this on here on offer for £11 and ended up pleasantly surprised with it. I admittedly didn't expect a lot considering it's simplistic looks and low price point, but the previous reviews to this seemed to disagree with my theories, reviews that turned out to be bang on the money.Putting aside my terrible cooking skills (I tried to strain pasta with two forks. Stupid, eh?), this stove served perfectly. It provided myself and a close friend of mine with some rather wonderful tasting sausages and bacon, as well as the finest in spaghetti hoops. The gas is easy to load into the side of the stove, and is a task that can be accomplished by anyone over the age of 13 or 14 safely, if supervised by an adult. Not that I'd recommend that as such, it's just that simple. It comes with a fantastically easy to understand set of instructions that allow you to get your stove up and running within 5 or 10 minutes, and the best bit is that the stove and leaflet come packaged in a convenient case, that allows for easy storage!A top little stove for the price I paid, and at full price too I reckon! Well worth it for small camping parties (unless buying 2 or 3), and newcomers to the holiday style.

Great kit . Works well. Very impresseWhy did you choose this product over others?:Known brand

Really great little stove. I just moved into my first home and am currently using this for simple meals whilst I await delivery of induction hob and oven etc. Works brilliantly and my mother was also very impressed so I came back with the intention of purchasing another for her however I was disappointed to see it had increased by about £10 in the space of just 2 weeks, so having to go with an alternative brand.

Really handy gas cylinder camping stove. I got mine in case of occasional UK power cuts, so l can at least have warm drinks and food while waiting for the power to come back on again. Used it several times for exactly this purpose since I bought it in 2012, and it's still going strong. Just remember to use it in a well ventilated room for safety!Easy to use and store (comes in a handy, very robust storage case). Gas cylinders easily available to buy on Amazon too. Comes with very easy to follow instructions. Amazing value for a quality product. 10/10 would recommend

Looks good. Fool proof safety features. Works a treat and excellent value!

Used for a weekend of camping. Couldn't find any faults, cooked food brilliantly the whole weekend. Easy to set up and use. Heated up pretty quickly too!

Just what I wanted, well made and delivered on time.