CampingGas Bistro Stove > Reviews

Advantages: robust, solid, not expensive, reliable
Disadvantages: no good for backpacking - too large & heavy

The Bistro 250 stove from Camping Gas is an excellent piece of equipment. We bought one this year from Argos at just £26.99 which included a gas cartridge (these normally cost around £2.50 or £1.95 for a non genuine equivalent cartdridge. The gas cartridge is easily fitted and can be removed between uses - an added safety feature. It also has a clever mechanism which automatically ejects the cartridge (thereby extinguishing the stove) if ... Read review

Advantages: Clean, reliable, easy to use
Disadvantages: Bulky

A quality piece that aids camping. Far better than the tiny old fashioned type stoves. Easy to use, except when the grass is long! We found that too long a grass burnt if we placed the product on the ground. It is high power, so water boils quickly and food gets done, rather than waiting around. It is also very stable, almost impossible to knock over. On the transport side, it is a little bulky and therefore unlikely to be suitable for backpacking. ... Read review