Budget
Light My Fire Spork Original
Spoon/fork/knife in one
≈ €5
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Emergency stoves and fuel
Pick one fuel type and stick to it. Stove cartridges differ by region, so there are two sets: Campingaz CP250 cartridges in Europe and the UK, standard 8 oz butane cassettes in the US. The Jetboil uses screw-thread isobutane canisters and suits a go-bag. Cook outdoors or with ventilation, and fit a CO alarm.
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1Mess kit / cutlery
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: DE
Mid
Light My Fire Outdoor MealKit
Plates, bowl, cup, spork, cutting board
≈ €25
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Premium
Snow Peak Titanium Single Wall Mug 450 + titanium spork
Titanium, can go directly on a stove
≈ €50
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2Lighter and waterproof matches
On 6 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, NL, DK, FI, CZ, SE
Budget
BIC J26 Maxi lighter (multipack)
Reliable flint lighter
≈ €5–8
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Mid
UCO Stormproof Match Kit
Matches burn in wind and after dunking; waterproof case
≈ €10–12
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Premium
Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel Army
Ferrocerium rod, ~12,000 strikes, works wet and in cold
≈ €15–20
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3Portable gas stove
On 5 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, FI, CZ, SE, NOCartridges differ by region: European stoves take Campingaz CP250 cartridges, US stoves take standard 8 oz butane cassettes. Pick the set for where you live.
Budget (EU/UK)
Campingaz Camp Bistro 3
Single burner, Campingaz CP250 cartridge, piezo ignition, carry case
≈ €25–40
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Premium (EU/UK)
Campingaz Camp'Bistro DLX
Stainless steel, single burner, Campingaz CP250 cartridge, piezo ignition
≈ €37–45
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Budget (US)
Gas One GS-3000
9,000 BTU, 8 oz butane cassette, piezo ignition, CSA approved, carry case
≈ $30–35
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Mid (US)
Iwatani 35FW
Standard butane cassette, wind-resistant burner
≈ $115–150
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Premium (US)
Iwatani Tough Maru (CB-ODX-1)
Standard butane cassette, patented double windbreak, multi-hole burner, 20 kg load capacity, carry case, made in Japan
≈ $130–180
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Pick (go-bag)
Jetboil Flash 1.0L (2025)
Integrated 1 L pot, turn-and-click ignition, 0.5 L boils in about 2 min, 371 g, isobutane screw canisters
≈ €140–175
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4Vacuum flask
Our addition: not on the official lists
Budget
Thermos Stainless King 1 L
Double-wall vacuum
≈ €25–30
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Pick
Stanley Classic Legendary Bottle 1.4 L
Keeps hot ~24 h, lifetime warranty
≈ €45–65
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