Stove

OEX camping stoves

There is nothing like a hot drink or a warm meal at camp, and a reliable stove makes it happen wherever you pitch. OEX camping stoves give UK campers a compact, dependable way to cook outdoors without spending a fortune, from a quick brew on the hill to a proper meal at the campsite. This guide covers the types of stove available and how to choose the one that fits your camping.

Types of camping stove

The most popular style for hikers is the compact gas stove that screws onto a gas canister, light and fast to boil, ideal for backpacking and solo trips. Integrated cook systems combine burner and pot for maximum efficiency and quick boils, perfect for brews and dehydrated meals. For campsite cooking with a car, larger gas stoves with wider burners give you more control for real meals. Your choice depends on whether you carry the stove far and how much you want to cook.

Choosing for your trips

If you walk long distances, weight and packed size matter most, so a small canister stove or an integrated system is the way to go. If you camp beside the car and cook proper meals, a more substantial stove with better simmer control makes sense. Think about how many people you are cooking for too: a solo brew needs very little, while feeding a family calls for a bigger burner and pot. Match the stove to the meals you actually plan to make.

Fuel and safety

Most compact camping stoves run on screw thread gas canisters, which are widely available and easy to carry. Always cook outside or in a well ventilated porch, never inside a closed tent, because of the risk from fumes and fire. Set the stove on stable, level ground, keep it clear of the flysheet, and let it cool before packing away. A windshield or a sheltered spot helps the stove boil faster and use less fuel in a British breeze.

Care and packing

Keep your stove clean, check the connection to the gas each time, and store it dry. Compact stoves pack down small enough to sit inside a mug or pot, which saves space in the pack. Carry a spare lighter or matches as a backup, and check you have enough gas for the length of your trip before you set off.

Complete your camp kitchen

A stove is the heart of your camp kitchen, and it pairs naturally with the rest of your kit. After a hot meal, a warm sleeping bag and an insulated sleeping mat see you through the night, while a comfortable rucksack carries everything in. Choose a tent to match your trip, from the solo Phoxx 1 to the family Coyote 3, and your setup is complete.

Why buy from us

OEX camping stoves ship with free shipping UK wide and up to 30% off during the current offer, with honest descriptions so you can match a stove to your camping. If you are unsure which type suits your trips, our team is happy to help. For dependable, good value outdoor cooking, an OEX stove is a smart addition to your kit.

Cooking for a group or solo

How many you cook for shapes the stove you need. A solo camper boiling water for a brew or a dehydrated meal is well served by a tiny canister stove or an integrated system. Cooking a real meal for a family needs a wider, more stable burner and a larger pot, and better simmer control for anything beyond boiling. Match the stove to the meals you actually plan to make rather than the most you might ever cook.

Simple meals at camp

The best camp meals are simple. Dehydrated meals and instant noodles just need boiling water, one pot pasta and rice dishes cook on a single burner, and a hot drink is always worth the small effort. Keeping meals simple means less fuel, less washing up and more time enjoying the trip, which is exactly what a compact stove is built for.

Getting the most from your fuel

Cold and wind waste fuel, so use a windshield or a sheltered spot, keep the canister from getting too cold, and put a lid on the pot to boil faster. Estimate how many boils you need for your trip and carry enough gas with a small margin. A little planning means you never run out halfway through a weekend.

OEX camping stoves: common questions

What fuel do they use? Most compact stoves use screw thread gas canisters, which are easy to find and carry. Can I cook inside the tent? No, always cook outside or in a well ventilated porch for safety. Which stove for backpacking? A small canister stove or an integrated system. Do you deliver UK wide? Yes, with free shipping and up to 30% off.