Rank #1 in Best Camping Stoves 2026: 10 Ranked, and the 3,000 W Claim Nothing Backs Up
Campingaz Camp Bistro 3 Single Burner Stove
- Rating
- 4.6
- Ratings
- 5,923
- Rank
- #1
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Campingaz Camp Bistro 3 is a single-burner gas cartridge stove, and it takes first place in this guide. It is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5,923 ratings, and the listing price is £29.75.
What separates it from the rest of the shortlist is not the size of the wattage claim. At 2200 W it sits below the Aspect's 2500 W and well below the 3000 W the Milestone 18949 advertises. It is that Campingaz backs its number up: the same listing states a gas consumption of 160 g/h and a run time of 1 h 15 min, and its weight figures agree with each other — 1.5 kg in the bullet points, 1.5 kg in the Item Weight field. The one field that does not line up is Included Components, which reads "Stove", while the bullets twice mention a transport case, once in the product title. Everything on this page comes from the Campingaz listing on Amazon, not from testing we have carried out ourselves.
How those 5,923 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £29.75 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.6 out of 5, from 5,923 ratings |
| Maximum energy output | 2200 W |
| Gas consumption | 160 g/h |
| Run time | 1 h 15 min |
| Weight | 1.5 kg (the same figure in the bullet points and the Item Weight field) |
| Cartridge | Campingaz CP 250, stored in an integrated compartment |
| Unit Count (as listed) | 1.0 gram |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Camping Stoves 2026: 10 Ranked, and the 3,000 W Claim Nothing Backs Up.
Questions people ask
How much power does the Campingaz Camp Bistro 3 put out?
The listing states 2200 W, and adds a gas consumption of 160 g/h and a run time of 1 h 15 min to go with it.
Which gas cartridge does it use?
Campingaz CP 250, which sits in an integrated compartment inside the stove. The listing says the cartridge can be disconnected when it is not completely empty.
How much does the Campingaz Camp Bistro 3 weigh?
1.5 kg. The bullet points and the Item Weight specification field give the same figure.
What size pans fit on it?
Pots and pans from 12 cm to 26 cm in diameter.
Can I use it indoors?
The listing says it is not suitable for indoor use.
What is included with the stove?
The Included Components field says simply "Stove", while the bullet points and the product title mention a transport case. The listing does not reconcile the two.
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