11 best gas burners

*Editor’s Review of the Best. About the selection criteria. This material is subjective, not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to purchase. You should consult with an expert before buying.

Gas burners are universal fuel equipment because of their wide range of applications and ease of use. Cauldron attachments or an independent camping device for cooking – the burners are always on hand, don’t require an electrical connection, and are much more convenient to use than building a campfire or melting parts over a gas stove. The units have been improved over their predecessors, with better construction, fewer failures and better maintainability, making them once again popular with campers and craftsmen.

A team of experts from the Internet-portal EXPERTOLOGY made their own rating of portable gas burners in two categories: travel devices and for soldering with a piezo ignition.

Rating of the best gas burners

The best camping gas burners

When traveling with tents or camping, rafting, cooking is a special ritual, for which one prepares even at the stage of preparation for the holiday, in particular think about how to heat water and food. A campfire is not always convenient, and it is not allowed to make a fire everywhere. The portable gas travel torch does not have these disadvantages.

Kovea Alpine Pot Wide KB-0703W

Rating: 4.9

Kovea KB-0703W Alpine Pot Wide, a South Korean-built camping gas burner that was created as an alternative to the famous Jetboil PCS system, which includes a flame output device itself and a liter pot. The main feature of Kovea – the presence of a heat exchanger at the base of the pot, which transfers the heat energy of the flame at the maximum size, thanks to it a liter of water reaches boiling in less than 3 minutes, saving up to two times the gas compared to conventional similar devices. Low power together with heat exchanger unit favors efficient device operation in cold and rain, moreover, gas is not wasted due to its location inside the construction, and even strong wind is not a threat to it.

Control of tourist burner is carried out by an external unit, it is convenient to switch the flame power and gas shutoff even with splashing boiling water. In addition, the effective insulation of the heat circuit neoprene cover allows you to hold the device while it works, and for easy pouring of liquid on the body of the pot is a handle, which, incidentally, Kovea Alpine Pot Wide can be hung on any vertical surface, including in a tent and car – burner device with the attached cylinder securely fixed at the base of the pot. Some tourists use such a device for cooking food and drinks even without stopping for a halt or in the boat for fishing.

It is convenient to store the device: the components of the gas burner can be stowed in the pot when not needed. The Kovea Alpine Pot Wide is compatible with KFG-230, KGF-450, KGF-110 cylinders, and Co
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The cost of the gas burner starts from 9800 rubles.

Advantages

• Versatile unit for use in a tent, outdoors or in a car;
• Conveniently folds up;
• Low gas flow rate of 75 g/h;
• Doesn’t get your hands dirty when boiling when using a sheath;
• Ability to use year-round in all weathers;
• Rich equipment (pot with lid, burner, mug, cover, burner, heat exchanger plug);

Disadvantages

• High price, but competitive in comparison with the prototype Jetboil PCS
• The pot is mainly designed for boiling water and heating liquids, but you can’t boil or roast in it.

KOVEA TKB-N9703-1L Expedition Stove Camp-1

Rating: 4.8

Second place in our review takes another gas burner from the brand Kovea. This model has substantially improved characteristics, contributing to stable operation in low outdoor temperatures, compared to previous burners of this type. The model is equipped with Anti Flare technology, a system of gas preheating, through which the burner operates continuously in the cold and maintains a constant flow of gas, even if there is a little gas in the cylinder.

This model is equipped with a heat-reflecting screen, which ensures stable operation in cold weather – the heat goes to the bottom of the used container and keeps the temperature. Also this screen protects the flame from the wind, thereby saving significantly on gas consumption. Model works from a threaded gas cylinder, and with the proprietary adapter that comes with it, it can be connected to a collet cylinder.

This model has a remote hose 50 cm long, but there is also another version of this burner, the only difference is the length of the hose – 30 cm. It is worth noting that the longer the remote hose, the better it keeps heat at critically low temperatures, when the gas starts to freeze in the cylinder. The model has a special grid, which is located on the head – it protects against blowing by gusts of wind. This grid glows from the flame and in case the wind blows the fire away, the grid will ignite the gas again.

Another indispensable feature of this model is considered the presence of a piezo igniter, which allows you to forget about matches and lighters. It is enough to turn on the gas and press the special button, by means of a spark the gas is ignited. This system is used in many appliances. In addition to the basic functions, this model is equipped with folding burner supports, they bend inward so that you can put a mug or a small container on them. Not all camping burners have these features. This model can be easily transported with the special case, and weighs only 451g.

Gas consumption of this model is 140 g/h. The cost of gas burner starts from 8 250 rubles.

Advantages

• The model is equipped with a piezo ignition;
• gas preheating system;
• heat reflective screen;
• The kit comes with an adapter for the collet tank;
• Safety nipple in the head of the burner to prevent the extinguishing of the flame;
• folding stanchions;
• The length of the remote hose – 50 cm
• carrying case.

Disadvantages

• no disadvantages detected.

Fire-Maple Family FMS-108

Rating: 4.8

The classic Fire-Maple Family travel gas burner made of stainless steel with the largest burner in the group, which maintains an even, wide flame – it is convenient to boil a kettle, and put a pot. The size of the dishes can be any – the device folds out the holders in the working plane with a diameter up to 285 mm, and the supports are very stable to hold the weight of the filled pan.

The Fire-Maple Family gas burner is equipped with a piezo igniter and a handy flame controller, and a perimeter screen helps protect the flow from the wind. A safety nipple prevents leakage of gas if the can is accidentally connected or disconnected. As a source of gas can be used any cartridges threaded and cylinders with an adapter FMS-701.

The Fire-Maple Family is convenient to transport and store – its supports fold down and the unit takes a flat shape that fits comfortably in a backpack.

The intensity of the flame allows you to boil a liter of liquid quickly – just over three minutes, while gas consumption compared to the leader of the rating is somewhat higher – about 220 grams. in one hour (depends on the type of cartridge).

Buy Fire-Maple Family FMS-108 from 5 500 rubles.

Advantages

• Suitable for pots with bottom diameter up to 30 cm
• Gas leak protection.
• Convenient to use in strong winds;
• There is a piezo igniter;
• Stability;

Disadvantages

• Relatively high gas consumption;
• Cylinder location bottom, inconvenient to put with a large cartridge without a hose.

Pathfinder “Talking fire”

Rating: 4.7

Burner with a removable cylinder Pathfinder “Talking Fire” equipped with a piezo igniter. It can be used with any cookware up to 250 mm in diameter, but care must be taken when balancing – the burner has only 3 beams. For easy installation of the device on smooth and slippery surfaces, the legs are equipped with a rubber cover. It is convenient to store the device in a special complete case.

Compared with the previously reviewed burner, the Pathfinder has no wind protection, to use in windy weather without reducing the efficiency of the flame, a device will have to make from improvised means or purchase separately.

To use this camping burner, you will need a cylinder with threaded valve PF-FG-230 (230 g) and PF-FG-450 (450 g), or a pressure tube with collet cartridge PF-FG-220 (220 g) and adapters PF-GSA-01 or PF-GSA-03, which are also to be purchased separately. Optimal gas consumption – about 140 g/h.

The cost of the gas burner Sledoput “Talking fire” – about 2000 rubles.

Advantages

• Compact model;
• Low price;
• Suitable for dishes up to 250 mm in diameter;
• Low gas consumption;
• There is a piezo ignition device;

Disadvantages

• The piezo igniter often malfunctions (better to have matches with you);
• There is no wind protection.

THE MINI-1000 TM-100

Rating: 4.6

Model, often referred to as a mini stove. Burner works from a collet-type cylinder, which is portable enough and is considered the most common. This type of cylinders is used in the home and on trips, and they are fastened quite simply, by easily pressing or turning. Can be disconnected even if the gas tank is still full. The burner is easy enough to use thanks to piezo ignition – by pushing the button the spark is released instantly, even in high wind gusts.

The model is equipped with a heat-reflecting screen that prevents heat dissipation. This saves gas in time and speeds up the process of cooking. The heat is transferred in the right direction, and the flame heats the bottom of the pot. As for the remote hose, it can be connected to many types of gas burners. It is used to make the distance between the cylinder and the burner, thereby increasing safety when using. Can be stored in a warm place at low temperatures. As for the hose length on this model, it is 30 cm.

All burner parts are chrome-plated – it protects the surface from dirt, which is difficult to clean. Also, the coating gives the parts an anti-corrosion resistance and is characterized by increased heat resistance. All models of this brand have folding elements. Folding legs and supports for the dishes allows you to easily transport the device, not taking up much space. This gas torch comes in a plastic carrying case, and it weighs 450g.

Gas consumption of this burner is 150 g/h. And the cost of the model starts at 1,350 rubles.

Advantages

• Works from a collet-type tank;
• availability of piezo ignition;
• The model is equipped with a heat reflective screen;
• special remote hose;
• chrome parts;
• Folding feet and supports;
• carrying case.

Disadvantages

• irregular flame feed.

Kovea Backpackers Stove TKB-9209

Rating: 4.6

Closes the ranking in the category of camping burners, an uncomplicated device Kovea Backpackers Stove TKB-9209, equipped with a flame regulator. This gas cartridge has a powerful, wind-resistant flame, but there is no piezo ignition, so you have to use a lighter or matches. When not needed, the feet fold to the side, the burner takes a flat position and is easy to transport, stored in the bag provided by the manufacturer. Can be used with any standard threaded cylinder or adapter Co
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The gas consumption of a tourist burner South Korean assembled Kovea Backpackers Stove TKB-9209 is about 145-150 g/h, and the cost of the device itself – about 1600 rubles.

Advantages

• Compact device;
• Low price;
• Powerful, wind-resistant flame;

Disadvantages

• Non-adjustable burner;
• unstable design.

The best reflow torch with piezo igniter

A mini torch is used for soldering small parts, the main working component of which is a high-temperature flame jet. Almost all devices are equipped with a piezo igniter. Such devices are used in electromechanics, electronics, jewelry and medicine – wherever work with thin parts and boards is needed.

Virax MAPP PRO

Rating: 4.9

First among the Virax MAPP PRO soldering torches, the French assembled device with a melting point of 2400s. Burner is a small oblong can with a bent metal tip, at the base of which the piezo igniter is installed. Low weight and handy shape allows you to work with the solder in any position, overhanging or on the surface, in any environmental conditions. Cylinder capacity is 788 ml, enough for 2.5 hours of continuous operation. Weight of 1.18 kg, however, is a little heavy for your fingers.

Virax MAPP PRO gas torch allows you to do soldering with hard solder up to 18 mm in diameter, soft solder – up to 54 mm. The cost of the device – more than 10000 rubles.

Advantages

• Ability to work in all temperature and weather conditions;
• Optimal possible soldering diameters;
• High flame temperature;
• Long battery life with just one spray can;
• Relatively large volume for a manual burner;
• It comes with a bottle;

Disadvantages

• High price.

KEMPER 1064 E

Rating: 4.8

KEMPER 1064 E universal soldering torch is an attachment to a gas cylinder for soldering copper, bronze and brass pipes of various diameters. Handy handle with piezo button and flame control allows you to use the device as a regular handle, working in any plane with a directional jet temperature of 2400With only 205gr./hour, which is less than the category leader (315 g./ hour).

KEMPER 1064 E gas torch comes with interchangeable nozzles, one of which creates swirl flame, the other – a thin jet for thin works. No gas cartridge included, purchase any with an EU(7/16) threaded connection.

The cost of the KEMPER 1064 E torch head is about 5800 rubles.

Advantages

• It has a preheating of the flame to keep it stable in any working position;
• Low gas consumption;
• 2 flame tips included;
• Equipped with a piezo igniter and flame regulator;

disadvantages

• No gas bottle included.

ROFIRE Piezo 1950°C

Rating: 4.7

Lower flame temperature soldering gas torch – up to 1950 degrees. Sufficient for soft soldering in electronics and jewelry work.

Control of the jet is controlled by a valve in the back of the handle – not the most convenient, but does not stutter while working. For comfort, a support bracket on the burner head. ROFIRE Piezo 1950°C is not only used for soft soldering up to 22 mm and hard soldering up to 15 mm, but also for sealing paints, fire stripping.

Cylinder is not included, you must buy propane-butane or other mixture in a cylinder with a threaded connection EU(7/16).

The cost of the gas burner is not the highest – about 5300 rubles.

Advantages

• Comfortable burner handle;
• Suitable for sealing, stripping, soldering soft solder;
• Precise flame regulator and support bracket;

Disadvantages

• No cylinder included in the package;
• Uncomfortable to regulate the jet force.

FOXWELD MT-55

Rating: 4.6

Classic type gas torch FOXWELD MT-55 is designed for soldering and heating metal parts, it is actively used for heating of frozen pipes, for melting of soft and hard metals in household, jewelry and industrial works. It is useful when it is not possible to connect the welder to the power supply, but it is necessary to consider the relatively high gas consumption, e.g. for defrosting pipes. Also found in restaurant kitchens, where it is used for sealing crème brûlée, defrosting meat.

FOXWELD MT-55 works with a gas bottle with a collet clip, charged with propane-butane, isobutane). Collapsible, durable plastic construction with a refractory mouthpiece.

Price of FOXWELD MT-55 device starts from 336 rubles.

Advantages

• Universal use;
• Connects to all cylinders with a collet clamp;
• There is a piezo and flame power regulator;
• Suitable for refractory and soft-melting metals;

Disadvantages

• Not the strongest construction;
• No canister in the set;
• Damage to the body;

STAYER 55584 MASTER

Rating: 4.5

The STAYER 55584 MASTER with the lowest possible flame temperature of 1300 degrees Celsius closes the ranking of reflow torches. It is a nozzle on a cylinder with a straight nozzle, equipped with a piezo element and a flame regulator in the form of a screw knob. The burner works with cylinders on the collet connection and is mainly used for soft-melting materials, it is often used in the art of cooking, suitable for tinning and heating, it also helps with alloys – it boils water. According to consumer reviews, the STAYER product is reliable and almost never breaks down.

The price of the STAYER 55584 MASTER is the most affordable among the available burners – around 305 rubles.

Advantages

• Universal use in electronics, mechanics, and cooking;
• Ease of use;
• Compact size and weight;
• Compatible with any can with collet connection;

Disadvantages

• Minimal temperature.