Campers have many choices when selecting a stove or grill that will meet a variety of needs. One of the biggest decisions campers will make when purchasing a stove or grill is the type of fuel your stove or grill will take. To help make this decision easier we have outlined the differences between propane and butane fuel!
Propane | Butane | |
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Environment | Works well in extreme cold | Does not work well in cold weather |
Cooking Capacity | Propane fuel has 12% less energy than butane which means you cannot cook as long using propane compared to using a bottle of butane the same size | Butane fuel has 12% more energy than propane which means you can cook longer with butane compared to using a bottle of propane the same size |
Heat Output | Neither flame is hotter | |
Ideal Activity | Camping, picnic | Backpacking, picnic |
Size | Heavier than butane, canisters often bulky | Lightweight, often sold in smaller canisters |
Availability | Readily available in most stores | Not sold in all stores |
Price | $$ | $ |