Choose the Right Stove

Choosing the right stove for camping and backpacking can be more complex than finding the right pair of running shoes. Instead of fretting about pronation and arch support, you have to worry about BTUs, boil time, fuel type and consumption, burner style, weight, size, and ignition. Why so many options? Can’t the world live with just one stove? NO!

Backpackers need a stove that is light and efficient. Alpinists need something that will fire up at full power within seconds. Car-campers usually need a stove that will cook larger quantities. Some people demand a stove with a built-in igniter, while others don’t want the extra weight and bulk. Personal preference or limited pack space may even demand a self-containing stove and cook set. Then there are those that rely heavily on the fact that their stove is windproof.

Backpacking Stove: Olicamp Vector

The Olicamp Vector +XTS Stove Combo was recently featured in the 2013 Backpacker Magazine Gear Guide. For being a “Killer Deal,” the Vector stove and XTS pot were recognized as a “bargain cook system for two.”

The Olicamp Vector is an ideal stove for any backcountry pursuit. The stove’s fold-away pot supports and stainless-steel construction makes it a sturdy and light stove that packs up small when not in use. The Vector weighs only 3 ounces and measures at 2.75” x 3.8”. The stove comes with its own plastic storage case for convenient packing and protection.

Backpacker Mag Features Grivel Gamba - Vaude Brenta - Olicamp Vector

It's always a delight to get the latest issue of your favorite outdoor magazine in the mail, lean back on your comfy throne, and indulge in a bit of adventure reading. We were honored to see three of our favorite products published in Backpacker Magazine's April 2013 Gear Guide.