now we're cooking with gas
In the world of camping stoves, one spec stands out: BTUs, short for British Thermal Units. When you’re cooking outside—whether at a campsite, backcountry basecamp, or a windy roadside pullout—few things matter more than how hot your stove can get and how quickly it can get the job done. BTUs are the standard way to measure heating power, but what exactly do they mean, and why are they so important when you’re cooking in the wild?
