Ep160 - Decoding LP Gas & Choosing a Stove

Fueling your flames: the gas-tronomy of camp cooking…

Our gear gurus demystify LP gas and camping stoves, breaking down the crucial differences between high-pressure sizzlers and low-pressure simmers.

In a fired-up discussion, Ben and Lauren go from propane, n-butane, and isobutane science, to practical connections, canister considerations, and selecting stoves that best suit your style of camp cuisine. Tune in for a technical yet digestible guide to understanding why your flame might fizzle at altitude or freeze in colder conditions!

Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
03:55 – Ben’s Episode Overview
04:22 – Thanks, Tugboat!
07:33 – High Pressure Vs Low Pressure Stoves
08:43 – Low Pressure Stoves: How Regulators Work
11:43 – Maintaining a Steady Gas Output: From 800kPa to 2.75kPa!
12:02 – The Effect of External Temperature
12:49 – High Pressure Stoves: No Regulator
13:59 – kPa of Single-Use Propane Cylinders?
15:25 – What Exactly is LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas)?
16:28 – Propane: External Temperatures, Internal Pressure, and Boiling Points
17:28 – N-Butane and Isobutane: External Temperatures, Internal Pressure, and Boiling Points
22:20 – Connecting the Right Gas to the Right Stove
24:04 – Weather Performance
26:59 – Cylinder and Canister Types
33:39 – Choosing a Stove
42:14 – Accessories
43:30 – Summary

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