I'm looking to get a single burner butane stove to use when I'm using my BBQ and smoker. I've never used one before and they seem to range from $20 to $100+. Is the Iwatani worth the extra cost or would a cheaper one work just as well?
Thanks!
I have an Iwatani and it is wonderful! I love the high BTU’s (12,000) and often use it for searing steak in cast iron.
I also have a much smaller Kovea Mini that I use for solo camping. I love it too but it has lower BTU output. However, it has a ceramic cast iron pan with lid that stores in the stove and it all fits into a carry case.
This is the Kovea All In One Mini. It comes with everything packed into a sturdy hard case. The ceramic coated cast iron pan stows under the burner for transport and the removable pot support provides for easy cleaning. It's extremely versatile, compact, and in Seafoam Green and Milk Chocolate...
Thank you @Freestone! I was trying to figure out what that green stove was in the Camping/Fishing Rigs thread. It sounds like the Iwatani is the way to go for me. The higher BTUs will give me greater flexibility and I'm not worried about space like I would be if I was camping.
I had a couple of them and they were super handy. I started to regret the amount of waste associated with them. If I could find a more sustainable/refillable butane source I would go back pretty quickly.
Buy more butane canisters than you think you will need. My local sources run out fairly regularly. I have had the best luck finding butane in Asian markets.
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It's a bit bulky but has held up well over 10 years.
My Iwatani is in everyday service here at the house and travels with me wherever I take the Casa. They are definitely worth the extra couple of bucks as they have a preheating device that helps to keep the canister warm. As far as butane is concerned buy it by the case on Amazon or some other bulk seller. A case is 12 cans and the last case I ordered was about $25. Usually lots more than that in stores.
I have noticed that the canisters are made in Korea and regardless of the brand they all look like they are made in the same factory. Most of the stoves look alike also but few are as powerful as the Iwatani. I see Iwatani's in use on many cooking shows on TV and YouTube, they seem to be the gold standard.