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Hi

Having begun camping again last year, where we started from 'basic' as my husband put it, (that is 3 man dome tent, but like  to see where the 3rd man would go!, those little sleeping mats etc) we are now on our 3rd tent, that being a frame tent with the usual accessories that one goes camping with and boy is it great.

Hubby has decided that he is not keen to use the Coleman stove within the tent as he finds it flamable when lighting (yeah I know, he's probably got it turned up too much or something like that!). Anyhow, we have bought the Sungas Grill Master Super Deluxe, but are unsure as to which fuel would be best to use with it. I understand that there are different one's, butane and something else, or am I being thick?!!!! Any suggestions would be appreciated.

On another note, we bought the Intex Queen Airbed recently, and I have to agree with others, it's fab and inflates/deflates in minutes. Can't wait to try it out at Easter!

Thanks

Chez

You can use either butane or propane. The most common is Calor Gas or Camping Gaz in the blue bottles. You just have to make sure that you have the right regulator to fit the bottle you are using. The regulator doesnt normally come with the stove but has to be bought seperately. Camping Gaz works out dearer but comes in smaller bottles than Calor and we find it easier to transport.

Carol

You can often pick up calor or gaz bottles at car boot sales for around a fiver too, or try Yahoo Freecycle or your local free ads paper. The refill cost is fairly reasonable, although the gaz works out a little bit dearer than the calor. The best advice is go for either calor or gaz, whichever one you can pick up for free or for a fiver   then buy the appropriate regulator for it.

Hi again

Many thanks one and all for your sound advice.

The tip etc ideas sound great to get started.

Best wishes and happy camping

Chez