The most commonly used fuel for camping stoves is propane. However, some camping stoves also run off of isobutane and butane.

These are both types of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), which is often used in camping gas stoves. If you’re looking at buying gas cylinders in the UK, you’ll notice some are blue (butane) and some a red (propane). So, if you are planning on any winter camping, propane gas is the only way to go.

Propane is a much more versatile fuel than the other gases, and it is more compatible with different kinds of appliances. In camping, you can use all types of the mentioned liquefied petroleum gases for most camping devices, but propane is the most versatile.

Two-burner camp stoves, like those made by Coleman, are a familiar sight at campgrounds. These stoves burn either white gas or propane. Propane is a convenient alternative to white gas, and you can convert white gas stoves to propane with only a minimal outlay of time and money.

Butane provides more heat (BTU) for the same volume of propane, but they burn at about the same temperature. So that can be an advantage for a backpacker. There has to be a fitting available somewhere to convert that aerosol-compression butane fitting to propane.

Use gasoline in your Coleman Stove as a last resort. It works well in the short term, but it may cause corrosion and clog fuel lines. Although gasoline can be used in a Coleman stove it’s not a good idea. Gas can be used in a pinch, but it will eventually damage the liquid fuel reservoir and clog fuel lines.

We would recommend that you choose Naphtha fuel to substitute Coleman fuel. However, if you are looking for the cheapest Coleman fuel substitute that will give you almost similar quality as Coleman fuel, then unleaded gasoline is the best option.

Some people mix 50/50 gasoline and Coleman Fuel as well to get the benefits of lower-cost fuel plus the cleaning and anti-rust properties of Coleman Fuel. Finally, use the lowest-octane gasoline you can find (i.e. not premium) because octane boosters are among the additives than leave crud in the generator.

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You might hear white gas referred to generically as “Coleman Fuel”. It is more refined and burns cleaner than almost any other white gas on the market. It is free of additives and so reduces fuel line clogs and other stove maintenance.

Coleman fuel is most likely propane. Yes, you can run a car on propane. propane).

Unleaded gas should only be used in Coleman® appliances marked as “Dual Fuel™” or Unleaded Fuel” and only the lowest octane unleaded gas available should be used. Unleaded gasoline can be used in stoves and lanterns that operate with liquid fuel.

Re: Difference between Coleman brand fuel and kerosene Brand makes no difference.

NO! In the US, white gas is the same as Colemans Fuel. Lighter fluid (either for cigarette lighters or the other type used for BBQ grills) are a “flashier” fluid.

Kerosene will burn a lot dirtier than white fuel, since white fuel is pretty much ultra purified gasoline. You may experience more clogs and more soot. Also kerosene has less heat output than white fuel so you’ll be cooking longer with it (that might outweigh the benefit of a longer burn time).

This white gas-based fuel is blended for use in camp stoves and lanterns.

White gas can last for a very long time when stored properly. Some people had white gas last as much as 30 years. However, Coleman recommends a shelf life of 5-7 years unopened and 2 years opened. Always store your white gas in a proper container and inspect for leaks and rust.

NEVER USE gasoline, Coleman fuel, white gas, paint thinner, wood alcohol, diesel, naphtha, turpentine, or any other explosive fuel in a wick lamp or lantern of any type. NEVER USE aviation fuels in any wick lamp or lantern, as the fumes from de-icing additives can be fatal if inhaled.

No, it only works with kerosene. Use of coleman fuel in a kerosene lantern would be extremely hazardous. This is a fantastic kerosene lantern, very bright.

The Tilley Pressure Lamp. How does it work? On pressurising the fuel tank, Paraffin, (kerosene), is forced from the fuel tank through control tap and into the vapourising tube. The vapourising tube is pre-heated by methylated spirit, (alcohol), in a torch cup clipped around the tube.