Rank #10 in Best Camping Stoves 2026: 10 Ranked, and the 3,000 W Claim Nothing Backs Up
Milestone Camping 18949 Portable Gas Stove
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Milestone Camping 18949 is a single-burner, gas-powered camping stove in grey, sold with its own carry case and sitting at number 10 in this guide. At £15.99 it is one of the cheaper stoves in the group, and it holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating across 232 reviews. The listing says it is stainless steel plated, measures 34.5 x 28 x 11.3 cm, weighs 1.9 kg and runs on liquefied petroleum gas.
The reason it sits last is the number that leads its listing. Milestone claims 3000 Watts of maximum energy output — higher than the Campingaz at 2200 W, the Green Haven at 2100 W and the Aspect at 2500 W. It is also the only stove of that group whose listing gives no gas consumption figure, no burn time and no boil time. Nothing in the bullets or the specifications lets you check the 3000 W against anything: there is no cylinder size, no runtime, no minutes-to-boil. Every figure on this page is taken from the Amazon listing as it stands, not from a test we ran.
How those 232 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £15.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 232 reviews |
| Maximum energy output | 3000 W (as listed) |
| Gas consumption | Not stated anywhere in the listing |
| Burn time | Not stated anywhere in the listing |
| Boil time | Not stated anywhere in the listing |
| Fuel type | Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), gas powered |
| Item weight | 1.9 kg |
| Camp Stoves rank | 100th in Camp Stoves (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Bought 2 of these for camp site with no electric hook up and they were perfect. Easy to light and easy to clean and pack away. Very controllable heat from low to high. Would recommend.”
Verified purchase“Good quality stove for a great price. Easy to install gas, flame strong and perfect for cooking and boiling water. Canister lasted well. Efficient would recommend.”
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 does the Milestone Camping 18949 cost?
The Amazon listing shows £15.99.
What output does the Milestone 18949 claim?
The specifications state a maximum energy output of 3000 Watts, which is the highest figure among the cartridge stoves in this guide.
How long does a gas canister last on the Milestone 18949?
The listing does not say. There is no gas consumption figure, no burn time and no boil time in the bullets or the specifications, so the 3000 W claim cannot be checked against a runtime.
What is included with the Milestone 18949?
The listing describes the stove with its own carry case, which the manufacturer says doubles as a storage unit. The specifications give 'Number of Items: 1'. The gas canisters are not included.
Does the Milestone 18949 have an ignition and heat control?
Yes. The bullets list a one-click electronic ignition system, a variable heat control and a pressure sensitive auto cut-off.
How big and heavy is the Milestone 18949?
The listing gives dimensions of 34.5 x 28 x 11.3 cm and an item weight of 1.9 kg, with the body described as stainless steel plated.
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