The merry flashes of the campfire are, of course, a classic, but it is gradually being replaced by a convenient and quick solution - a gas burner for a hike.
Gas burners for tourism
The gas burner is a compact device with a folding structure for ignition of fuel (liquefied gas in cylinders) and cooking on it. This is an ideal solution for a place where a fire can not be ignited, for example, during a heavy rainfall, in the steppe, in the middle of an ice field or in the desert. A gas burner is a great help if there is simply no time to collect firewood.
How to choose a gas burner for a hike?
When choosing a burner, first of all, you should pay attention to the power of the device. For cooking for 1-2 people take low-power burners to 1.5 kV, for 3-4 people - medium-power for 1.5-2.5 kW, for a group of 5-6 people - from 2.5 kW and more.
Based on the weather conditions, the gas burner is perfect for summer. In winter time or for long-distance trips it is recommended to buy a multi-fuel burner, which can work both on gas and on gasoline. Many experienced tourists also advise choosing a gas burner for a hike with wind protection. It will protect the flame from blowing with gusts of wind.
The simplest instructions are when the gas burner is wound on a gas cylinder. True, this option can not be called sustainable. In cold conditions of extreme rest, it is also better to use a long hose that will allow you to hide the gas cylinder in a warm place, protecting it from freezing. The burner itself is located on its own base and is very stable.
The presence of piezoelectric ignition is also a convenient function, thanks to which matches or a lighter are not needed. And adjusting the strength of the flame is simply necessary if you want to cook delicious food.
For the cold season it is recommended to buy a gas burner with a safety nozzle for heating the tent .
How to use a gas burner?To light a torch during a trip is not difficult:
- Tighten the LPG cylinder securely to the burner or hose.
- Well, if your model has a piezopodig. First open the valve gently, and then press the piezo. If it's not there, light a match or a lighter, and then unscrew the valve a little.
- Adjust the flame of the burner. Its power depends on what dish you are going to cook.
- Place a pan or a kettle of suitable diameter on the burner. When the water or dish boils, the power of the flame can be reduced.
- At the end of cooking, tighten the valve to shut off the gas supply.