How Much Propane do you Need while Camping?
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- Опубліковано 29 кві 2023
- How Much Propane do you Need while Camping? In this video I will talk about the different uses for propane while camping so you can see what size is right for you. Do you back pack, Overland, Car camp or go Rv-ing? Well lets find out what size will work best for you!
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I use propane for both cooking and for my fire pit. I want to clarify this because I was told that wasn’t clear from the video. Check the description for links to everything!
A milk crate fits a 20lb tank and keeps it from rolling around
Use milk crate on 15/20lb tanks. Little hack for ya. Good video 👍
“Tanks a lot” #nailedit 👊🏼 ya, I love the Ignik as well. So nice to have it with the case it comes in. No metal flopping around in the back. Very nice review! 👏🏼
Yeah I really hate the sound of metal slamming up against my car’s plastics. Glad the ignik cases got me off the 1lb tanks.
I got the ignik 5 pound and mounted to my truck rack to use specifically for my joolca shower system. I’ll get the 11 pound to use for cooking. That way I’m not constantly switching tanks from one place to the other.
I use the 20lb tank in my ford maverick. Have splitter with 3 way splitter. Run shower, cooking and fire pit. Just did 10 days through new mexico and texas with 25% usage on 20lb. Will probably move to smaller one. Great video, thanks
backpacking is isobutane, because the design of the cans acts as a support for your stove and doesn't tip, as well as the isobutane cans having a dry weight that is half of the propane canister. I have the flame king 5lb propane tank, and it is an excellent option. We camp with about 4-5 people with cooking and heating up water for dishwashing, and used about 1lb of propane per day, so it's safe to say for ordinary uses, count on .25 lbs per person per day on an ordinary camping trip. There are downsides to a 5lb tank. One is they cannot be exchanged if you enjoy the convenience of tank exchanges. Another downside is depending where you are, most places are only DOT regulated to fill 15/20 lb and above tanks, and this includes your Sams Club and Costco etc. The only place I've found to refill mine is a UHAUL, and they usually don't know how to price it, so I give them a $5 bill. The larger "RV" tanks as you say have much more added versatility of refilling much less, cheaper initial purchase price, potentially cheaper propane in filling at cheaper propane places that take this more standard sizing, you can bring the tank down to a smaller percent volume of the total reserve spot before refilling which is cheaper if places charge a fixed rate because they are lazy to calculate. Given these challenges, If you are severely limited with space, I would say the 5lb is a decent option but you have to take all the factors into consideration. Using a bulk tank is always a better idea than the little green ones, and refilling the green ones, even if you buy the DOT certified refillable type are going to be more work than just taking a bulk tank, so there's that too.
I have been using the Flame King 1# refillable canisters for several years now. They are safe an reliable in my experience. I do not mess with filling the standard 1# tanks as the failure rate has been proven to be substantial, they will eventually leak.
Yeah I used to refill them and even had a video on here about it but eventually gave up because I kept reading more on them. I think for now I may go get a refillable to keep as back up for my 11lb tank.
I’ve also used the 1lb Flame King propane tanks for a couple years. I can safely re-fill 4 small 1lb tanks in about 10 minutes. With the cost of a 20lb exchange tank and the upfront cost of the Flame King tank, I’m getting the price down to about $1.15 per tank.
I do have the 5 lb tank and case as you show, that I use for longer days of cooking. Skillet
Great video. There are protective padded cases and covers on Amazon and other sites for 20lbs. bottles. Thanks for the info!
Thanks for the video
No problem!
Our squaredrop camper (Hiker Trailer) has a mounted 11lb bottle on the exterior, and that is our primary source for cooking/heating water. I also have a 20lb tank that I initially bought to have for my EcoFlow Duel Fuel generator, but recently purchased a propane fire pit to use in camp when there are no-burn restrictions. Found a decent case for the 20lb bottle on ama zon. Checkout the Samdew brand. I still take a couple of 1lb bottles with us as backup. Last season our hose with a built-in gauge failed, and I couldn't use the 11lb'er for cooking. Luckily, I had the 1lb'ers handy.
Nice! I really like those hiker trailers. They seem to be really well made. I’ll check out the 20lb ones for sure. Always open to new gear. But yeah the biggest thing is bringing the 1lb bottles for back up. They really help in a pinch.
@@OXFOOT 👍
The answer is: ALL THE PROPANE. :D Just kidding. I use a 5 lb propane tank. Great video buddy.
Yeah I love the 5 and 11lb but each size does have a purpose. But 20lb tanks just do not fit in my vehicle either way.
@@OXFOOT Right. I may do a 20lb tank for an upcoming 2 week trip through Canada, but only because I need it to last for 2 weeks and we're using it for a propane firepit, plus cooking. But I always keep a 5lb in my truck for normal outings.
Dude, you literally stole my answer!!! ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha, always "ALL" is the answer
@@theangrycamper Hahahaha, sorry!
Tanks for the video😉
Tanks a lot
Punny, very punny!
Great video. There are refillable 1lb. Tanks, however they are a little bit of an investment, with the refill kit and a 20lb. Tank to refill them from.
Yeah I’ve seen them and I’ve even refilled the ones you aren’t supposed to refill and it was just more work than I liked. Not bad if you need to only have 1lb tanks.
The 6 pound aluminum Worthington tanks are skinny and work well mounted to a rear bumper. They are very lightweight. The major downside is their price.
6 lb is also a pretty good size. I think I know which ones you’re talking about and they are pretty expensive
If you had go guess, how long are you getting out of your 11LB for firepit and cooking? We have an 11 pounder we use for cooking, but dragging the 20 around is getting a bit old. If I can do a few nights on the 11, I'll be quite pleased.
Are the Blue Rhino 15 lb tanks actually smaller than an industry standard 20 lb portable tanks or are they ripping you off with a 20 lb tank and shorting you 5 lbs of propane for the same or higher price? the couple of Blue Rhino tanks I have been around appeared to be the standard 20 lb size. I have two 30 lb tanks mounted on my camper and carry 3 spare 30 lb tanks. I carry a 20 lb tank or two when we are cooking on the outdoor grill. The three tanks are used for the generator as needed. I think about 70 lbs is the most I have gone through on a weekend boon docking. It takes a lot less when it is cool and I don't have to run the generator for A/C. I used to carry a couple of 100 lb tanks for the generator but they were too much to handle when my son didn't go with us. My local welding supply store charges the same per gallon for refills whether they are filling a 20, 30, or 100 lb tank so the bigger tanks don't really make sense unless you need that much fuel for a trip.
I went with an 11 pounder, almost same purchase price as 5 pound tank. Less refilling, lasts more than 10 days around freezing temperature without the fire pit.
Yeah the 5lb tank is a great choice but damn if I don’t love the 11lb tank that much more.
How is it almost the same price purchase as the 5lbs? it’s $150 for 5lbs and $350 for the 11lbs at REI
@@jpdrummer865lb Ignik was $150 FP, now it’s $130 and ~$105 when on discount. I got two on discount so ~$210. Viking lightweight 11lb is ~$170 without the case. It packs up nicely even without the case, so now considering to carry one 11lb without case and a 5lb with case. One tank for cooking and fire can/fire pit, the other for hot water or for aux/backup.
Ever any concerns taking a bigger tank on two weeks+ trips in summer? Do you just keep your car windows cracked for ventilation?
FYI the 15lb tank is actually a 20lb tank.
Companies like Blue Rhino only fill them with 15 pounds because it’s cheaper for them
Same size tank? I kinda thought something felt off because that thing does not sit in my car very well.
FYI, All propane tanks are filled to 80% of the volume. This is a safety standard to ensure a vapor space that will allow for expansion. Be safe and enjoy the outdoors.
The reason I take 20lb tank is because it’s easy to exchange any where. Some times it’s a pain trying to find some where to refill my 10lb tank
I also have my 20pound tank in a ignik 20pound tank case
Just go to a place like tractor supply and get them refilled
I have a 5, 11 & 20lb tanks, but I'm looking to sell them all & downsize to a different brand for an 11 or 17lb to go along with the 5, the only issue is both my radiant heater tops & my Mr. Buddy hose attachment only seem to work on the 20lb of the three I currently have. Has anyone found a brand or size smaller than 20lbs that works for both Mr. Buddy with the hose attachment & for the radiant heater attachments?
I really hate the waste from the coleman 1# so many other options
are you planning to do full time living on your 4runner? or just weekend warrior?
More of a weekend warrior. If I was full time I would reconsider some choices for sure.
Season will dictate how much we bring!!
Good point, winter and summer would require different amounts and in between.
@@OXFOOTalso it depends for how long, the regular weekender is not going to use nearly as much as someone like me who goes for 2 weeks +.
How dare you say overlanding and car camping are the same lol
Yeah car camping can mean a ton of different things to different people. I’ve always called overlanding car camping before I ever heard that word, but I guess it can just apply to camping near your car.
@@OXFOOTyeah the first time I heard overlanding I didn’t know what it supposedly meant. Is CAR CAMPING! I’m with you. Just a different name I guess people think is fancier.
11lb pancakes are an interesting form factor too. Short and flat, like the name implies.
I’ve seen them around but never used one or seen what it would fit like in my 4Runner.
Do you transport propane inside your vehicle? If so, do you have any safety concerns?
I do but now that I have a truck it stays in the back. I’ve never really had an issue with it but I do get that it could potentially be dangerous if you left the thing slightly cracked.
I refill 1 pound gas tank all the time.
Yeah I used to. I actually have a privated video on here telling people how to, but I recently saw how wrong it can go and stopped recommending it. If you want to by all means, but I can’t for legal liability reasons reccomend it anymore.
yeah the ones sold at bunning say 'reusable' on the label
You can refill the 1lb
You can but it’s sketchy. I had a video in here once explaining how to do that but I privated it because it’s too dangerous.