The camping holiday is on. It is necessary to assemble the equipment. So that you do not have to do without the coffee in the morning while camping, take a small one camping stovewith and the corresponding valve cartridge ,

What are valve cartridges?

Valve cartridges are primarily associated with gas cartridges. These disposable containers are filled with LPG and are used in camping or outdoor activities. These include gas-powered ones lamps, Valve cartridges have a thread and are therefore also referred to as a screw valve cartridge. The positive aspect lies in an integrated safety measure: The valve opens only if the appropriate connection is also screwed on and the gas can not escape uncontrollably. Also advantageous is the possibility of disassembly, unused gas can be used at a later date. This system is very common in Europe. Well-known brands are Colemann, Snow Peak, Markill or Primus. They like to use the valve cartridge for camping needs.

Examples of valve cartridges

To get an idea of ​​what such valve cartridges look like: The Coleman valve cartridge in the size 250 consists of a propane / butane mixture and has the mentioned safety valve. This cartouche is for every Coleman gas cookercompatible. Another gas cartridgecomes from Campingaz. The model valve cartridge The CV470 has a capacity of 450g and can easily be combined with the Campingaz party grill. Thus, these two examples are among the safe variants for a mobile grill or camping gas cooker.

Camping and European standards

At the same time, these valve cartridges meet international requirements. Your camping holiday in Scandinavian countries is therefore also saved, because these rules must be respected at international level. For this reason, most manufacturers use the standard international thread. Decisive detail is the self-closing safety valve.
By contrast, lancet cartridges must be completely used up. They can not be removed from the gas cooker and closed again. The unused content is then unfortunately lost.

The gas mixtures of valve cartridges

The gas mixture contains a small proportion of propane gas. Use at temperatures below 5 ° C is therefore only conditionally recommended. Campers, who are drawn to the cold, should therefore opt for gas cartridges with isobutane, these then work properly. The thread of the valve cartridges is 7/16 „according to the European standard. For example, Coleman offers 100 (97 g) up to 500 (440 g) in a mixture of 70% butane gas and 30% propane.The same mixture of 70:30 has also Markill, albeit in other sizes Campingaz also uses the 70/30 mixture of butane and propane Edelrid Outdoor in turn is the provider of a 30% share of isobutane.

This small selection should show you how varied the offers for valve cartridges are. It is important that you inform yourself about the respective safety aspects before camping holidays abroad and make your selection accordingly.
In Germany, you can safely drive to the campsite with all these brands or organize a BBQ in the city park. Party grills, mobile use are very popular and can even be used on the balcony. For all barbecue lovers who do not want to miss the smoky taste of the steak.