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The Gideon Heated Electric Lunch Box is another great option if you want to avoid unhealthy truck-stop meals when traveling on the road.
Compared to the only other full-size lightweight stove in our testing, the Primus Kinjia, the Slim Twin lives up to the name when it comes to thickness, but is a bit larger in the other dimensions, including about a pound and a half more heft. The CampCook is the next generation of Camping Products allowing you to have a fully kitted kitchen in the back of your car. If all you care to eat while camping is canned soup or freeze-dried meals, then a lightweight single-burner is perfect. For instance, our rankings emphasize boiling time — in windy and wind-less tests — because this speaks to a stove's power, reliability, and ability to perform well in outdoor settings.
Based in Denver, Colorado, Murphy is an avid hiker, runner, backpacker, skier, yogi, and pack-paddleboarder. The Pinnacle is slightly more challenging to unhook and fold out the grate, but once disconnected, it is easy to clean.
This method will still allow you to enjoy a hot meal without having to spend money at rest stops, but it isn’t much help in bad weather. Small burners like those present on the Primus Kinjia concentrate the heat in one area, and you’ll need to continue stirring to keep food from burning, or use cookware that dissipates heat, such as cast iron.You should, however, always read the manufacturer’s’ instructions before use – and take proper care while driving! Furthermore, models which come with secure latches are a good choice because they are less likely to spill should you hit a bump and they topple over.