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| ^feature ^ butane aerosol can ^ hiking cartridge ^ propane canister ^ 2kg LPG ^ 3.7kg LPG ^ 8.5kg LPG ^ | ^feature ^ butane aerosol can ^ hiking cartridge ^ propane canister ^ 2kg LPG ^ 3.7kg LPG ^ 8.5kg LPG ^ |
| |main uses | small camp stoves | "pocket" hiking stoves | camp heating, blow torches, camp stoves | gas lights, 2-3 burner stoves designed for 3/8″ | small BBQs, most stoves, camp heaters, pizza ovens | BBQs, large stoves, caravans (fridges) | | |main uses | small camp stoves | "pocket" hiking stoves | camp heating, blow torches, camp stoves | gas lights, 2-3 burner stoves designed for 3/8″ | small BBQs, most stoves, camp heaters, pizza ovens | BBQs, large stoves, caravans (fridges) | |
| |fitting | MSF-1a / A4 bayonet | EN417 screw | BOM / Coleman | Companion 3/8″ | LCC27 or older POL | LCC27 or older POL | | |fitting | MSF-1a / A4 bayonet | EN417 screw | BOM / Coleman | Companion 3/8″ BSP-LH valve | LCC27 or older POL | LCC27 or older POL | |
| |issues | butane will not work near 0degC | expensive, may be impossible to replace in regional areas | moderately expensive unless refill | heavy, can't be transported inside vehicles, proprietary fitting, no Swan'n'Go option so may need a new one after 10yrs | heavy, can't be transported inside vehicles | very heavy, can't be transported inside vehicles | | |issues | butane will not work near 0degC | expensive, may be impossible to replace in regional areas | moderately expensive unless refill | heavy, can't be transported inside vehicles, proprietary fitting, no Swan'n'Go option so may need a new one after 10yrs | heavy, can't be transported inside vehicles | very heavy, can't be transported inside vehicles | |
| |availability | many shops, supermarkets | camping stores only | hardware stores, camping stores | hardware stores, camping stores but refills may be harder to get | petrol stations or hardware swap'n'go | petrol stations or hardware swap'n'go | | |availability | many shops, supermarkets | camping stores only | hardware stores, camping stores | hardware stores, camping stores but refills may be harder to get | petrol stations or hardware swap'n'go | petrol stations or hardware swap'n'go | |
