How Much Gas Do I Need for 2 Night Backpacking?

By Anna Duncan

Backpacking is a great way to get away from it all and explore the outdoors. Whether you’re going for a weekend or an extended trip, it’s important to know how much fuel you need for your journey.

This can be tricky, as the amount of fuel you require will depend on the type of camping stove you’re using and how many meals you plan on cooking.

To determine how much fuel you need for two nights backpacking, start by estimating how much time each meal will take to prepare. For example, if you plan on preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, then this could add up to around 2 hours of cooking time per day. This means that over two nights, the total cooking time would be 4 hours.

Next, consider the type of camping stove you’ll be using. Different types of stoves require different amounts of fuel in order to operate.

If you are using a liquid fuel stove such as white gas or kerosene, then these types generally require more fuel than an alternative such as propane or iso-butane. Generally speaking, liquid fuel stoves are more reliable and a good choice for extended trips.

Finally, estimate how much fuel you will need based on your stove and cooking time. As a general rule of thumb, one litre of white gas is sufficient for around 2 hours of cooking time with a liquid fuel stove. Thus for 4 hours of cooking over two nights (2 hours per night), approximately 2 litres would be required.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the amount of gas needed for two night backpacking will depend on both the type of camping stove being used and how many meals are planned on being cooked during the trip. Generally speaking however, 2 litres should be enough for 4 hours of cooking over two nights with a liquid fuel stove such as white gas or kerosene.