Classic Camp Stoves

Classic Camp Stoves brings together collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate traditional camping stoves and the engineering behind them. The community covers vintage pressure stoves, kerosene and gasoline burners, spirit stoves, and other classic outdoor cooking equipment. Members from around the world share photographs, identify unusual finds, discuss different manufacturers, and exchange knowledge about the history and use of old camping stoves. The forum has built an extensive archive of discussions, with more than 20,000 registered members and over 600,000 messages.

The Classic Stove Chat section includes a general Stove Forum for questions and conversations, along with a dedicated Fettling Forum for repairs and maintenance. Members can discuss troubleshooting, replacement parts, burner performance, restoration techniques, modifications, and stove identification. The Stove Reference Gallery is particularly extensive, with hundreds of manufacturer and model-specific sections covering brands such as Coleman, Primus, Optimus, Svea, Trangia, Phoebus, and many others. Members can post photographs of their stoves, share identifying details, and compare different models and variations.

Classic Camp Stoves also maintains a substantial reference library containing historical articles, manufacturer catalogues, parts lists, instruction manuals, patents, advertisements, labels, and other documents. Beyond technical discussions, the Club House includes members-only areas for general conversation, photographs of stoves in use, and recipes for outdoor cooking. The Events & Meets section helps collectors find gatherings and connect in person, while the Trading Post provides space for members to buy, sell, or trade stoves, parts, and related services. Together, these resources make Classic Camp Stoves a valuable destination for preserving the knowledge and history of classic camping equipment.