Portable 3-Burner Propane Camp Stove

This LakeForest three-burner stove folds flat like a briefcase and runs on a 1 lb (16 oz) propane cylinder. It is a tabletop camp stove for family breakfasts, a pot of chili, and coffee at the same time at a state park site. It puts out 20,500 BTU across all three burners, so it is the lighter, easier-to-pack choice next to our 225,000 BTU high-pressure burner.

Who it suits

• Families and small groups who want to run a skillet, a pot, and a kettle at once.
• Car and RV campers who cook on a picnic table or camp kitchen stand.
• Anyone who wants a backup cooktop at home during a power outage, used outdoors only.

Ships from U.S. warehouses. Orders process in 1–3 business days; U.S. delivery takes 3–7 business days.

Not the right stove for

Backpacking, since it weighs about 10 lb. Big turkey fryers or canning pots, which need a high-pressure burner. Cooking inside a tent, camper, or any closed space: propane stoves make carbon monoxide, so use it outside with open air around it.

Specifications (from the supplier, EggRacks)

• Brand: LakeForest. Supplier item code: GPCT5372.
• Burners: 3, each with its own control. Two 6,600 BTU side burners and one 7,200 BTU center burner, 20,500 BTU total.
• Build: cold-rolled steel and stainless steel, black finish, windproof lid, removable oil tray.
• Fuel: a 16 oz propane cylinder through the included pipe valve. The supplier notes that the propane cylinder and a gas hose are not included.
• Cookware: pots and pans from 4 to 11 in (10 to 22 cm) across.
• Size open: 22.44 by 11.81 by 11.81 in. Size folded: 22.44 by 11.81 by 3.15 in.
• Weight: 10.14 lb (4.6 kg).
• In the box: stove, pipe valve, grilling mesh, oil tray, tray handle, user manual.

Before you buy

• Leak-test every connection with soapy water before lighting, as the supplier instructs.
• Bring spare 1 lb cylinders. The supplier does not publish a burn time.
• The supplier lists a California Proposition 65 warning for this product.
• Returns must be requested within 3 days of delivery, and the item must be unused, complete, and in its original packaging. Some items are final sale. See Shipping and Returns.

Guides that use this stove

• Essential Camping Stove Guide: How to Choose the Right One for Your Trips
• Camp Kitchen Setup Guide: How to Create an Efficient Outdoor Cooking Space
• Essential Weekend Camping Kit for Midwest Trips
• Camping in Missouri State Parks: A Practical Guide