equipment$40–70used in 1 side quest

Portable butane camping stove

Single-burner stove that uses twist-in butane canisters for cooking. Safer for indoor emergency use than propane because canisters seal completely when disconnected.

What to look for

  1. 110,000+ BTU output for boiling water in under 10 minutes
  2. 2Piezo ignition (push-button spark) so you don't need matches
  3. 3Automatic shutoff when canister is removed or overheats
  4. 4Wind guards or recessed burner to maintain flame outdoors

Skip

  • Models without pressure sensors that risk canister rupture
  • Burners smaller than 6 inches that won't fit standard cookware

Used for: Cooking hot meals during power outages · Boiling water for sanitation · Emergency heat for small spaces · Backup cooking for practice runs

Side quests that use it

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