Compact Power for Campsite Meals – Camp’Bistro 3 Gas Stove Review

🔥 Camp’Bistro 3 Gas Stove

Recommended For: Campers looking for a compact, easy-to-use, and powerful cooking companion on multi-day trips or riverside camps.

Where We Used It:

Barot Valley Riverside Camp – A quiet evening by the Uhl River, with the mountains glowing in golden light, and a warm meal bubbling on the Camp’Bistro 3 gas stove – this stove brought ease and flavor to our trail life.

Why We Picked It

The Camp’Bistro 3 by Campingaz is a compact, single-burner gas stove that works with butane gas canisters. It’s the kind of gear you don’t notice until you’re cooking — and then you wonder how you managed without it. For us, it’s about balancing packable convenience with enough power to boil water or simmer meals efficiently.

🔍 Key Features

• Power Output: 2,200 W – boils 1L of water in approx. 5 minutes

• Ignition: Piezoelectric (no lighter or match needed)

• Compatible Fuel: Butane cartridge (sold separately)

• Safety: Cartridge lock + pressure sensor safety system

• Weight: 1.43 kg

• Material: Steel and aluminum alloy

• Carrying Case: Included, hard plastic

• Burn Time: Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes with a 220g canister

🏕️ Real Trail Impressions

The best gear fades into the background when it works. With the Camp’Bistro 3, it was about that early morning chai moment and the post-hike Maggi session by the river. No fuss, no struggle – just click, ignite, cook.

Its broad, stable burner design and anti-slip supports made it safe to use even on uneven surfaces. The lock-in fuel system gave us confidence, and the efficiency was enough to last a full 2-day camping trip with one 220g canister.

🎒 Ideal Usage

While it’s not ultra-lightweight for alpine hikers, it’s perfect for basecamp setups, riverside camps, and family camping. If you’re driving to your campsite or packing for comfort, this stove makes trail life so much more enjoyable.

⚖️ What We Like

✅ Quick ignition
✅ Solid flame control
✅ Extremely stable and safe
✅ Compact and well-cased
✅ Durable in rough conditions

⚠️ What Could Be Better

➖ Not suitable for high-altitude or cold-weather use (butane struggles to vaporize in sub-zero)
➖ Slightly bulky if you’re packing ultralight

💡 ShepherdTrail Recommends

Pair the Camp’Bistro 3 with a compact windshield and always carry an extra canister if you’re planning multiple meals. For duo or group camping, this stove fits right in with your camp kitchen table setup.

🛠️ Planning a cooking setup? Combine this stove with a compact cookset, foldable utensils, and a Camp Table for the ultimate riverside kitchen.

🌄 Final Words

The Camp’Bistro 3 is a great example of a small piece of gear making a big difference. In the stories that unfold around a campfire, over a hot cup of tea or noodles after a long trek, this stove earns its place.

At ShepherdTrail, we believe in gear that complements the journey — and the Camp’Bistro 3 does just that. Because where every trail tells a story, every meal becomes a memory.