Equipping a long journey, an experienced touristbe sure to think about the availability of opportunities for comfortable cooking. Of course, convenience in this case is conditional, but it is more expedient to use a special device than to hope for a favorable weather for a campfire. Moreover, the market offers very interesting solutions for such tasks. The best option could be a portable device that works autonomously. In particular, traveling gas stoves and burners have long established themselves in the circles of avid fishermen and travelers. However, so that the unit does not disappoint during the operation, you should responsibly approach its choice. Models of such burners differ in many criteria, including power, design, type of ignition, etc. But first, you should understand why you should choose from gas devices, because good models with another source of supply are available on the market.
What are the advantages of gas burners?
Unlike other varieties, gasmodels do not require time for preheating. That is, the device itself will start working directly with the dishes immediately after switching on. It is also one of the most compact and lightweight designs - for example, some models weigh no more than 100 grams without a balloon. The only nuance is related to security. It is widely believed that a gas burner is not suitable for use in a tent. In fact, this is not the case, since in the process of burning the flame does not create a torch effect. However, theoretically, a fire is possible. If you leave the burner on for a long time, but without ignition, then third-party fire can cause a fire. Therefore, the safety rules should be remembered. However, this also applies to other types of burners.
Selection of optimal design
Conventional tourist burners can have threeexecution. The most reliable option in operation is a model that provides for connection to a cylinder and the supply of gas through a hose. In this case, the burner can stand separately on its feet, which will give it stability. This, in fact, due to the convenience in its application. But the same apparatus is considered the most cumbersome. The second type of construction involves a connection without a hose, in which the gas burner is also placed separately from the cylinder. The advantages of this type include low price, and the disadvantages are the collet thin-walled material from which the gas container is made. And the third type is a device in the form of a nozzle, which is attached to the cylinder from above. That is, the hose is again missing, but this advantage is often blocked by the instability of the burner. The nozzle makes the design higher, so in choosing such a device, preference should be given to complete sets with reliable supports.
What to consider in a gas cylinder?
Without interrupting the burner connection to the gas tank,it is worth more to consider the requirements for cylinders. There are no particular difficulties in the choice of material - with the exception of collet models, all modern products provide sufficient reliability. It is more important to pay attention to the fuel that is filled with cylinders for camping gas burners and stoves. Again, the choice is presented in three options - an isobutane mixture, directly with butane and propane. The optimal solution relates to the first type of fuel. The fact is that isobutane provides clean burning, while giving a fairly high thermal effect. Propane and butane gas cylinders are also found on the market, but less frequently. For example, butane is not so popular due to problems in burning in the cold. But in any case, regardless of the selected filling, it is worth considering one trick in the operation of the cylinder. Some modern models are equipped with a system that automatically stops the flow of gas at the time of disconnection from the burner. This function is useful both as a means of safety and as a way to increase the economy of burners.
Power selection
На первый взгляд, высокая мощность идет в плюс any burner, as this feature improves the performance of the device. In practice, this is not always conducive to the rational use of the unit. For example, when you need to cook a small amount of food, high power is not required at all. On the other hand, low productivity also does not give a good result if you need to serve a large company. Accordingly, the question arises: how to choose a traveling gas burner of optimal power? One should follow the simple rule - 1 kW is provided for 1 liter. According to this scheme, a 3 kW appliance should be used for three people, since such a group of people needs to cook 2 liters of edible - for example, there may be cereals, soups, tea, etc. In this case, the average power level is considered, but also There are devices of 5 kW, which will provide food and more tourists.
Ignition system requirements
Here the selection is small and represented by twooptions. These are models with or without piezo igniter. If a simple cheap model of the second category is acquired, then it is necessary to prepare for independent ignition by means of matches or a lighter. It is clear that in conditions of severe cold or in inclement weather with precipitation, this option would be inconvenient, if possible at all. Therefore, experienced tourists enjoy great respect for the gas burner for hiking, which provides for piezo ignition. In essence, this is a simple and useful option that will ensure the operation of the burner without third-party sources of fire. But here, not everything is simple. The fact is that a standard piezo igniter may not perform its task at an altitude of more than 4000 m. In addition, it requires a careful attitude to the burner in terms of protection from humidity - this factor also disables the automatic ignition. Nevertheless, these shortcomings do not belittle this function at all, since it does not exclude the possibility of the usual starting of the burner with the help of matches. If the main method of ignition does not work, then you can use the auxiliary means.
The nuances of the choice of camping plates
The main difference of the camp stove from the burneris the presence of the case. This means that the device receives the ability to install the cylinder directly into the design, which, in turn, adds to the mass. This choice is worth making if you need a convenient equipment for cooking, which does not cause problems with installation and ignition. Especially attractive in its quality is a gas stove with a ceramic burner, because it is more durable and reliable. I must say that only the head is made of ceramics. The peculiarity of such a model is that the working element does not heat up, and this saves gas. Almost all tourist stoves on gas fuel are started from automatic ignition. In this case, it is not so capricious in severe operating conditions, as in combination with conventional burners.
Food for the stove - what to consider?
Как говорилось выше, плита имеет возможность integrating a gas cylinder into your body. In itself, this is a good solution, but there are times when separation of these components is required. That is, there must be the possibility of connecting the device to the cylinder through the same hose. In order not to lose sight in choosing the configuration of interaction with the power source, you should contact the multifunction models. In particular, it can be a universal gas stove hiking. A portable gas burner in this design will provide the opportunity to work both from the built-in cylinder and from the container connected through the hose.
Additional equipment of the burner
Manufacturers of this type of burners offermany useful accessories. One of the most important is the panel with the function of windscreen. Also, if you plan to hike in the dark, it would be useful to provide the device with a special nozzle with a heater. This device is complemented by a camping ceramic gas burner and standard models. As a result, the device will provide the tent not only with heat, but also with light. In addition, complete equipment is not possible without a suitable case in which it will be possible to safely lay all the structural elements.
Conclusion
Modern tourist equipment exceptThe quality of performance of its direct functions is also characterized by ergonomics, low mass and compactness. The gas burner is also compliant with these requirements, which is easily included in the equipment of any tourist. Of course, there are larger versions, but smaller ones, but in any case, there will be no problems with choosing this unit for a number of basic requests. In terms of costs, such devices are also humane. There are models in the range of 1 thousand rubles, and there are options for 3-5 thousand. The price is mostly determined by the type of design, functionality and power. At the moment, the main manufacturers of gas burners that are popular with the user, can be considered firms Primus, Coleman, JetBoil, Campingaz and Kovea.
