Ep160 - Decoding LP Gas & Choosing a Stove
from Snowys Camping Show Hosted by Snowys Outdoors
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 Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowys Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs: https://www.snowys.com.au
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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 fizzl...
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