Decide if you are planning on gourmet trail cooking, or simply boiling water for coffee. Dual burner stoves are heavier, but ideal for simultaneously preparing flapjacks and coffee. Some of the very hot-burning stoves require priming before ignition. This can be messy and time-consuming, so consider your cooking needs before you buy. Check stove accessories.
Some stoves come equipped with a windscreen and fuel bottle.
Lighting a stove may be difficult, especially in wet, rainy conditions. Fortunately, many new stoves have push-button ignition systems that let you light them without matches or a lighter. However, pack a lighter anyway, just in case the ignition system decides to malfunction. Stove Stoves weigh anywhere from several ounces to a couple of pounds. Check the stove's hangtag for the weight of each stove.