Because it is a liquid, the stove it burns will have to come with a pump to keep the fuel pressurized. This is a fair choice for any season. Propane Propane is a clear gas that probably runs your barbeque grill outside. It produces a hot steady flame and burns clean and efficiently. It performs moderately well in cold weather.
Propane comes in disposable tanks.
A good choice for three season camping, but not the best choice at higher altitudes if you are in cold conditions. Sterno Sterno or Canned Heat is a jelly that is typically used in restaurants to keep food warm. Sterno burns very cool and offers no way to control the flame. Once it is lit, the only way to extinguish it is to put it s lid back on. Some Sterno sets come with a small stovetop to put your cookware on top of.