GAS STOVES

THERE’S no doubting that it’s among the most vital items we carp anglers take fishing, be it for cooking a warming meal during a winter trip or for those all-important gallons of hot tea to keep the spirits up.

It’s certainly one of the first things that gets packed in my carryall for any trip, regardless of whether I’m doing three nights or just a day – I’ll always need tea and, of course, I may need to steam down shrink tubing or warm my tungsten putty.

There is no shortage of options when it comes to buying a stove, but I’ve kept this month’s Buyers Guide to gas versions only.

Although they can be more reliable in the cold, I find petrol stoves just too much hassle, and I hate the smell of the fuel on my hands when I’m fishing!

Here’s our pick of some of the best gas stoves on the market...