{"id":48451,"date":"2019-10-14T06:28:32","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T06:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hpdstaff.com\/?post_type=hpda_cpt_article&#038;p=48451"},"modified":"2023-11-07T08:21:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T16:21:39","slug":"butane-vs-propane-camp-stove","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove\/","title":{"rendered":"Butane vs. Propane Camp Stove"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You are off on a camping trip. Everything is packed, except for the most important piece of camping gear \u2014 your camp stove. Being able to cook hot food and boil water for coffee makes camping even more enjoyable than it already is. After everything is checked, there are still means of cooking food and water. In nature, it is customary to cook your food on the ground with a base camp set up, and a campfire is going. But that was in the time when our parents went camping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, it is much more convenient to have a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/best-camping-stove\/\" >portable gas stove<\/a> to do the cooking. After all, it leaves you with more time to explore nature. So it is decided: a portable gas stove. But which fuel source should you choose? There are a variety of available options, but the two most popular ones are propane and butane gas for your portable camping stove.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove.webp\" alt=\"butane vs propane camp stove\" class=\"wp-image-48474\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5015015015015014;width:686px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove.webp 1000w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661646b990640\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #5d7772;color:#5d7772\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #5d7772;color:#5d7772\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661646b990640\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove\/#Which_One_Should_I_Choose\" title=\"Which One Should I Choose?\">Which One Should I Choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove\/#What_is_Butane\" title=\"What is Butane?\">What is Butane?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove\/#What_is_Propane\" title=\"What is Propane?\">What is Propane?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove\/#Comparison_of_Both_Butane_and_Propane\" title=\"Comparison of Both Butane and Propane\">Comparison of Both Butane and Propane<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove\/#Other_Considerations\" title=\"Other Considerations\">Other Considerations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove\/#Why_Not_Use_Both\" title=\"Why Not Use Both?\">Why Not Use Both?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-12\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_One_Should_I_Choose\"><\/span>Which One Should I Choose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Propane and Butane are both combustible fuels derived from petroleum. They are commonly used as cooking fuels, and both are lightweight and come in convenient canisters or cylinders. So it all boils down to comparing the two most popular means of cooking the food. Why can\u2019t everything be just simple? Let\u2019s get a little technical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-13\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Butane\"><\/span>What is Butane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Butane is an alkane natural gas liquid derived from petroleum. It is a highly flammable hydrocarbon that is used in such products as cigarette lighters, and portable camping stoves. As is the case with all-natural gas, butane, in its natural form, butane is a colorless and odorless hydrocarbon. It burns when exposed to oxygen and releases carbon dioxide and water vapor. It boils at 30.2\u00b0 Fahrenheit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-14\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Propane\"><\/span>What is Propane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Propane is also an alkane natural gas liquid, a byproduct of petroleum and used as a portable energy source. It is used to power trains, buses, and taxis, for small engines such as lawnmowers, and as a primary home heating fuel. Today, more than 15 billion gallons of propane are used every year in America alone.<span style=\"width: 100%;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove-1.webp\" alt=\"butane vs propane camp stove 1\" class=\"wp-image-48503\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5015015015015014;width:683px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove-1-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove-1-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_of_Both_Butane_and_Propane\"><\/span>Comparison of Both Butane and Propane<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-2\">Boiling point<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Propane: 43 degrees Fahrenheit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Butane: 31 degrees Fahrenheit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-3\">Availability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Propane: Readily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Butane: Not so readily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-4\">Portability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Propane: Lightweight and convenient<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Butane: Lighter than Propane and convenient canisters &#8211; more gas per canister<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-5\">Affordability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Propane: Very cheap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Butane: Cheaper than Propane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-6\">Usability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Propane: Works well in low temperatures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Butane: Does not work in low temperatures and high altitudes lower than 14\u00b0F<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-7\">Energy Efficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Propane: Not so energy efficient<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Butane: Provides 12% more energy per volume burned above freezing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Considerations\"><\/span>Other Considerations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When going camping and deciding on whether to choose a butane stove or a propane stove, take into account what your needs are. If you\u2019re heading to a place that is far from people and will take you a considerable time to reach, a propane stove could be your best bet. It will take up some space and weight though, so keep that in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re just heading to your nearest campsite and need more space for the many folks going with you and their coolers filled with cold beverages, a butane stove will be just fine. However, if you\u2019re heading to a cold area, butane might fail you as it is known not to be the most reliable option in chilly weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing to consider is connectors. Butane camp stoves tend to be more convenient when connecting to fuel containers because of the clip-style connectors they are made with. Propane stoves typically have the screw-type connectors that are a little trickier to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Not_Use_Both\"><\/span>Why Not Use Both?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re having a hard time choosing between the two, why not consider taking a propane stove as well as a butane stove \u2014 if you have the space for it, of course. There are pros and cons to either of the two and when using both, you\u2019ll have all the perks you need during your time in the great outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-10\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There you have it then. From the comparisons above, you can see that butane is cheaper and more efficient than propane if you are not going to camp in cold regions or at high altitudes. It\u2019s also the best option if you have a sufficient supply available. So, if you have a family gathering on a decent camping spot, it is best to use butane as your gas. But if it is only you and your buddy going camping \u2014 especially in the winter \u2014 it is better to take your propane camping stove with you. When it comes down to butane vs. propane camp stove, the choice really is yours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a variety of available options, but the two most popular ones are propane and butane gas for your portable camping stove. Find out the differences in this article.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":48474,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[219],"tags":[],"author_meta":{"display_name":"Beau","author_link":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/author\/mcmanus_beau\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/butane-vs-propane-camp-stove-300x200.webp","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/category\/camping\/stoves-and-cooking\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Stoves and Cooking<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Stoves and Cooking<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":"0","relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 4 years ago","modified":"Updated 5 months ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on October 14, 2019","modified":"Updated on November 7, 2023"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on October 14, 2019 6:28 am","modified":"Updated on November 7, 2023 8:21 am"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48451"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48451"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48451\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50391,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48451\/revisions\/50391"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48474"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48451"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48451"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48451"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}