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Portable gas cookers Updated: 24 Nov 2009

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Simpler lifestyle the priority Posted by: Maia 05 Dec 2009 11:41pm

I have a single-burner, much like those you featured. Inexpensive, but it does the job. Light to carry, and everything together. Takes up very little space. One could have two for fancier meals.

Of course, it means adjustments in lifestyle. (No rice for me, but then I don't think rice is worth the effort anyway.) My idea was to simplify.

bigger portables Posted by: Nyla Sorensen 04 Dec 2009 8:05pm

id like to have portable bbq that has a lid, we and many others live in buses, and like to cook outdoors in the summer, and one with a lid would be nice to be able to do small roasts or chicken peices.

Reply 1: Posted by: Bryan Whitlock 05 Dec 2009 9:53am

The Weber barbeques are excellent, but expensive. BBQ Factory imports them.

Reply 2: Posted by: Consumer Staff 15 Dec 2009 5:03pm

Hi Nyla
May we suggest the Gasmate cruiser, reviewed in our test of portable barbecues. Although this report is from 2007, the models is still listed on the Gasmate NZ and Mitre 10 websites.
Kind Regards
Hamish Wilson
Testing Manager

overpriced Posted by: Kent Oldham 02 Dec 2009 7:21pm

We bought a two burner that looks equivilent to the campmaster (though it has a drip tray) while in Canada at Canadian Tire and it cost us $40 canadian. This sort of price difference is repeated time and time again in almost any product you care to name. Why is it that we pay so much for everything in NZ. Its a little off topic but its something that really gets to me. Its like retailers here buy stuff retail in the US, ship it here and then add a juicy profit and tax on top.