The type you use depends on how much space you have in your backpack or supply carrier. If backpacking, an excellent choice is a lightweight butane one burner backpack stove. The butane container is disposable and lightweight. The stove itself usually weighs no more than 2 pounds. Remember, if using a one burner stove, select small cooking pots and pans which allow air to flow around the stove thus avoiding heat buildup.
Butane is highly flammable.
Be sure the fuel container is completely empty before changing cartridges while cooking. White gas and propane two burner stoves are a popular choice of car campers because the fuel for these stoves tends to be heavy. White gasoline and propane are the most commonly used fuels for outdoor stoves. Gas stoves generally produce a hotter cook surface than the other types of fuel. Kerosene stoves need to be pumped and primed before using.