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 – Intro03:55 – Ben’s Episode Overview04:22 – Thanks, Tugboat!07:33 – High Pressure Vs Low Pressure Stoves08:43 – Low Pressure Stoves: How Regulators Work11:43 – Maintaining a Steady Gas Output: From 800kPa to 2.75kPa!12:02 – The Effect of External Temperature12:49 – High Pressure Stoves: No Regulator13:59 – kPa of Single-Use Propane Cylinders?15:25 – What Exactly is LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas)?16:28 – Propane: External Temperatures, Internal Pressure, and Boiling Points17:28 – N-Butane and Isobutane: External Temperatures, Internal Pressure, and Boiling Points22:20 – Connecting the Right Gas to the Right Stove24:04 – Weather Performance26:59 – Cylinder and Canister Types33:39 – Choosing a Stove42:14 – Accessories43:30 – SummaryJoin the conversation over on our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowysHead to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs:https://www.snowys.com.au