Portable cookers are an essential tool for outdoor cooking. There are different types of portable cookers, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
The most common types are:
Gas cookers: The most popular, cheapest and easiest to use. They produce even heat.
Alcohol cookers: Inexpensive, lightweight and easy to carry. They do not require gas cartridges.
Pill burners: Safe, do not produce open flames. Ideal for areas with fire restrictions.
Liquid fuel cookers: High performance, produce intense heat. Ideal for cooking frozen food or frying.