The Best Camp Stove for Beginners: Hikers, Climbers, and Campers.

Let’s talk about the two most popular camp stoves: The Snow Peak Giga Power Stove and the MSR Pocket Rocket. How do you know which is the best camp stove for beginners?

Prices as of September 2015

If you are an Amazon shopper, you can find the MSR Pocket Rocket for $34.94. You can find the Snow Peak Giga Power Stove with the auto starter for $49.99. Obviously, if you shop around, you’ll find some discounts.

Stability of The Surface 4-prong Snow Peak v. 3-prong MSR