Why Car Campers Are Switching Back to Alcohol Stoves
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Why Car Campers Are Switching Back to Alcohol Stoves
If you’ve spent any time in the car-camping community lately, you’ve probably noticed a trend:
People are moving away from gas canisters and complicated stoves, and returning to simple alcohol stoves—but not the tiny ultralight ones.
We’re talking about solid, stainless steel stoves built for real cooking.
Here’s why.
1. Gas Canisters Keep Failing at the Worst Times
If you camp in cold weather, high altitude, or windy areas, gas stoves struggle.
Car campers know the pain: sputtering flames, cold canisters, unpredictable output.
Alcohol stoves don’t care about temperature.
They burn consistently wherever you camp.
2. Heavy-Duty = Real Meals
Car camping isn’t backpacking.
You’re not limited by weight.
A solid stove that supports 60kg+ lets you enjoy:
- Cast iron cooking
- Big breakfast pans
- Real dinners
- Family-style meals
If you cook more than just freeze-dried food, this matters.
3. Safer Around Kids, Dogs, and Crowded Campsites
Pressurized gas + fire = risk.
And open alcohol cups spill easily.
A stove with a sealed fuel chamber solves both problems.
Even if it gets bumped, alcohol stays inside.
4. Works Better in Windy Campsites
Beaches, deserts, mountain ridges—wind is everywhere.
A heat-resistant glass windscreen keeps your flame steady and saves fuel.
No extra wind guard needed.
5. Low-Smoke, Clean Fuel
Many car campers prefer alcohol because it burns clean with little smoke or odor.
Better for you, your gear, and the environment.
Conclusion
Car camping is about comfort, real meals, and reliable gear.
That’s why more campers are switching to heavy-duty alcohol stoves—they simply work better.