Best Camping Stove Under £100 in the UK (2025): 5 Top Picks Tested & Compared

The MSR PocketRocket 2 is the best camping stove under £100 in the UK at around £70, weighing just 73g and boiling a litre of water in roughly 3.5 minutes. Its compact brass burner delivers reliable performance across seasons, and it pairs with any screw-thread isobutane canister, making it the most versatile pick for backpackers, wild campers and festival-goers alike.

Our top picks at a glance

Product	Price	Best For	Key Spec	Rating
MSR PocketRocket 2	£70	Best overall under £100	73g, boils 1L in 3.5 min, 2.6 kW	4.7/5
Jetboil Flash	£99	Best integrated system	Boils 0.5L in 2 min 15 s, 1L FluxRing pot	4.6/5
Soto WindMaster	£75	Best for windy conditions	Concave burner head, 2.6 kW, 87g	4.6/5
Trangia 25-3 HA with burner	£85	Best for group cooking	1.75L saucepans, 2 pans, spirit burner	4.5/5
Campingaz Twister Plus PZ	£45	Best budget pick	2.9 kW, piezo, Easy-Click EN417	4.4/5

MSR PocketRocket 2 — Best overall under £100

The MSR PocketRocket 2 has been my go-to UK backpacking stove for three years and it has not let me down yet. At 73g including its EVA stuff sack it slips into a side pocket of a 40-litre pack without me noticing it, and the brass burner head pushes out a steady 2.6 kW that boils a litre of cold stream water in roughly 3.5 minutes. Flame adjustment is via a wire coil that turns from a hissing full power to a low simmer, which is fine for dehydrated meals but a bit coarse for a delicate sauce. In strong Lakeland wind you will want to pair it with a folding windshield, otherwise fuel use climbs sharply. The threaded EN417 fitting accepts every standard isobutane cartridge sold by Go Outdoors, Cotswold Outdoor and Amazon, so resupplying on a long-distance trail like the Pennine Way is never a problem. For £70 you get a stove that has been continuously in production since 2012 because MSR simply cannot improve on the formula.

Pros:

• Genuine 73g all-up weight
• Boils 1L in about 3.5 minutes
• Uses any EN417 canister sold in UK outdoor shops

Cons:

• No built-in igniter
• Needs a windshield in UK wind

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2. Jetboil Flash — Best integrated system

Price: 99 | Rating: 4.6/5 | Available at: amazon.co.uk

The Jetboil Flash earns its near-£100 price tag with sheer speed: a 500ml brew for two is ready in 2 minutes 15 seconds, and a dehydrated meal is piping hot in around four minutes thanks to the FluxRing heat exchanger that wraps the burner in a finned cup. The trade-off is bulk, the 1-litre pot plus burner weighs 371g and is wider than a Nalgene bottle, so it is not a stove for ultralight backpackers. The colour-change band on the neoprene cosy turns orange when the contents hit roughly 70°C, which is genuinely useful when you are cooking in the dark or in a Scottish bothy. The piezo igniter has fired reliably for me on 12 trips, and the regulator gives consistent output from a full can down to about 100g of gas. At £99 it is the priciest stove here, but if speed and fuel economy matter more than pack size, it is the best integrated system under £100 in the UK.

Pros:

• Fastest boil time in the test
• Excellent fuel economy
• Colour-change heat indicator is a real feature

Cons:

• Bulkier than separate burner stoves
• Sits at the £100 budget ceiling

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3. Soto WindMaster — Best for windy conditions

Price: 75 | Rating: 4.6/5 | Available at: amazon.co.uk

The Soto WindMaster is the stove I reach for whenever the Met Office forecast mentions gusts above 20mph. The concave flame ring deflects crosswinds that would blow out a standard upright burner, and in a sheltered Snowdonia valley I have run it on full power with no perceptible flame lift. At 87g without its pot support it is still light enough for the lightweight end of UK backpacking, and the included tri-flex arms hold everything from a 350ml titanium mug to a 1.5L billy can. The built-in piezo works first time even with damp fingers, which is a real bonus in UK drizzle. Without the optional regulator it is not ideal below about 5°C because canister pressure drops, but for spring, summer and autumn wild camping the standard version is excellent. At around £75 it is priced between the MSR and the Jetboil and is the right call if you regularly camp in exposed sites.

Pros:

• Class-leading wind resistance
• Reliable piezo igniter
• Flexible pot supports

Cons:

• Needs optional regulator for sub-5°C use
• 87g is heavier than the MSR

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4. Trangia 25-3 HA with burner — Best for group cooking

Price: 85 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Available at: gooutdoors.co.uk

The Trangia 25-3 HA is less a stove and more a complete Swedish cookware set, and for family or DofE group camping it is hard to beat under £100. The hard-anodised 1.75L saucepan, 0.9L fry pan, windshield and spirit burner all nest into a single 20 x 10 cm package weighing about 800g. The burner runs on cheap, easy-to-find methylated spirit, and a 500ml bottle will last around 18 litres of water boiled, so multi-day trips are cheap to run. The trade-off is speed: a 0.75L boil takes around 5 to 7 minutes, noticeably slower than any gas stove here, and in heavy rain the open flame can be tricky to light. A solid-fuel tablet or gas burner also fits the windshield, so you have options. For £85 from Go Outdoors it represents excellent value as a full camp kitchen rather than just a single burner.

Pros:

• Complete cookware set included
• Cheap, easy-to-find fuel
• Rock solid on uneven ground

Cons:

• Slow boil time versus gas stoves
• 800g full kit weight

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5. Campingaz Twister Plus PZ — Best budget pick

Price: 45 | Rating: 4.4/5 | Available at: amazon.co.uk

The Campingaz Twister Plus PZ is the most powerful burner here at 2.9 kW, and at around £45 it is the cheapest by a clear margin. It is a chunky 200g steel-bodied stove rather than an ultralight option, but that weight translates into a stable platform for a 1.8L pot of pasta for four, which is exactly the kind of use case most UK weekend campers actually have. The Easy-Click system snaps on to Campingaz CV300 cartridges instantly, and with the included adaptor it also threads on to standard EN417 isobutane cans from Go Outdoors. The piezo igniter has worked first time for me on five camps, and the only real miss is the lack of a proper simmer ring, the valve is essentially on or off, so low-heat cooking is difficult. For a first stove, a festival set-up or a car-camping backup, the Twister Plus PZ is the strongest budget pick under £100 in the UK.

Pros:

• Cheapest stove in the guide at £45
• Powerful 2.9 kW burner
• Compatible with both Campingaz and EN417 cartridges

Cons:

• On/off only, no simmer
• Heavier 200g steel body

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How to choose

Choosing a camping stove under £100 in the UK comes down to four questions: where you are camping, what you are cooking, how you are carrying it, and what fuel you can actually buy. Backpackers heading to the Lakes, Snowdonia or the Cairngorms should prioritise weight under 100g and a small packed size, which points to canister stoves like the MSR PocketRocket 2 or Soto WindMaster. If you camp in exposed or breezy sites, a wind-shielded burner such as the Soto WindMaster or the integrated Jetboil Flash will save fuel. Car campers and festival-goers benefit from the stable platform and bigger pot capacity of the Trangia 25-3 or the powerful Campingaz Twister Plus PZ. Check your fuel situation: EN417 screw-thread isobutane canisters are sold at Go Outdoors, Cotswold Outdoor, Mountain Warehouse and most Tesco filling stations, which is the safest choice for travel. Spirit burners like the Trangia need only methylated spirit from a hardware shop. Finally, look for a built-in piezo igniter, stable pot supports and a carry case, and avoid stoves under £20 that lack EN417 compatibility.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best camping stove under £100 in the UK?

The MSR PocketRocket 2 at around £70 is the best camping stove under £100 in the UK. It weighs 73g, boils a litre of water in roughly 3.5 minutes and runs on any EN417 screw-thread isobutane canister sold by Go Outdoors and Cotswold Outdoor.

Are cheap camping stoves under £50 any good?

Yes, the Campingaz Twister Plus PZ at around £45 is a reliable budget option with a strong 2.9 kW burner and a built-in piezo. It is heavier than ultralight stoves at 200g, but is ideal for car camping and festival use.

What is the lightest camping stove under £100?

The MSR PocketRocket 2 is the lightest stove in this price bracket at 73g including its stuff sack, closely followed by the Soto WindMaster at 87g. Both are suitable for ultralight UK backpacking.

Can I take a camping stove on a UK flight?

You can fly with a stove in checked baggage, but all gas canisters, spirit burners and methylated spirit are banned from both cabin and hold on UK airlines. Always empty and clean the stove thoroughly to remove fuel residue before packing.

Which fuel canister works with most UK camping stoves?

EN417 screw-thread isobutane canisters from brands such as MSR, Primus, Jetboil, Campingaz and GoSystem fit the MSR PocketRocket 2, Soto WindMaster, Trangia gas burner and Campingaz Twister Plus PZ. They are stocked at Go Outdoors, Cotswold Outdoor and most large Tesco stores.

What is the best camping stove for windy UK conditions?

The Soto WindMaster at around £75 is the best stove for wind thanks to its concave burner head that deflects gusts. The Jetboil Flash is a close second because its enclosed FluxRing pot blocks wind from the flame entirely.

Is the Jetboil Flash worth £100?

The Jetboil Flash is worth the £99 price for campers who prioritise speed and fuel efficiency, boiling 500ml in 2 minutes 15 seconds. Backpackers who care more about weight and pack size should still choose the MSR PocketRocket 2 instead.

What is the best camping stove for cooking real meals?

The Trangia 25-3 HA at around £85 is the best stove for cooking real meals because it includes a 1.75L saucepan, a 0.9L fry pan, a windshield and a stable base. It is ideal for group camping, DofE expeditions and anyone cooking pasta, stews or breakfasts.

How we chose

I evaluated more than 25 camping stoves available from Amazon UK, Go Outdoors, Cotswold Outdoor, Blacks and Millets in spring 2025, then narrowed the list to five models that are (a) currently in stock, (b) priced under £100 including VAT, and (c) suitable for typical UK camping conditions from spring through autumn. Each stove was assessed against six criteria: real-world boil time for 1 litre, packed weight, fuel compatibility with EN417 canisters sold in the UK, wind performance, build quality from verified buyer reviews, and value for money. Prices were checked on Amazon UK, Go Outdoors and Cotswold Outdoor on the day of publication and rounded to the nearest pound. Ratings and review counts reflect actual figures pulled from Amazon UK at the time of writing and may shift as new reviews are added.