Camp Stoves & Cookers
From a pocket-sized hiking stove to a two-burner family cooker, the stove is the engine room of your camp kitchen. Our range covers gas, canister and liquid fuel options from trusted names like Coleman, MSR, Kovea and Wildtrak, so you can cook properly wherever you pitch.
Choose your stove by how many you cook for and how you travel: a compact canister stove for hikers, a robust two-burner for families, or a liquid fuel cooker for cold or remote trips. Pair it with the right cookware and keep the correct fuel and gas on hand so a burner is always ready.
Not sure which stove suits your trips? call into the Land & Sea concept store at 36 Pollen Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland for a hands on look, or shop online with fast, tracked delivery right across New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions about camp stoves & cookers
What is the difference between canister, liquid fuel and gas bottle stoves?
Canister stoves screw onto a sealed gas canister and are light, clean and simple, ideal for hiking and quick meals. Liquid fuel stoves burn refillable fuel and perform better in cold and at altitude. Gas bottle stoves run off a refillable LPG bottle and suit family car camping where you cook bigger meals for longer.
What is a simmer control and why does it matter?
A simmer control lets you turn the flame right down for gentle cooking, not just a roaring boil. It is the difference between scorching your dinner and actually cooking it, so if you plan to do more than boil water, look for a stove with a fine, responsive simmer.
Do camp stoves work in cold or windy conditions?
Wind is the biggest enemy of efficiency, so use a windshield and shelter the stove where you safely can. In the cold, standard gas canisters lose pressure and burn weaker, which is where liquid fuel or a cold-weather gas mix earns its place. Keeping a canister out of the cold overnight also helps.
How do I clean and maintain a camp stove?
Let it cool, then wipe spills before they bake on, keep the burner ports clear, and check hoses and seals on bottle stoves for wear. Liquid fuel stoves benefit from an occasional clean of the jet with the tool provided. A quick check before each trip avoids a dead stove at dinnertime.
Is it safe to use a camp stove inside a tent or awning?
No. Stoves and any flame produce carbon monoxide and are a fire risk, so never cook inside a closed tent. Cook outside or under a well-ventilated open shelter with plenty of airflow, and keep the stove away from tent walls. Ventilation is not optional with any burning fuel.
What is a remote-canister stove?
A remote-canister stove sits the burner on the ground with the gas canister connected by a hose alongside, rather than perched on top of the canister. This lowers the centre of gravity for bigger pots, lets you use a windshield safely, and allows the canister to be inverted for better cold-weather performance.