Having a Coleman propane stove and camping is basically the perfect combination. We use this stove for pretty much everything that can't be easily cooked over the fire. Or, when we're too lazy we do our cooking on here too. The wind guard is useful for keeping away the breeze and it's small footprint allows us to pack with ease and use almost anywhere. I do wish the knobs offered better control of the flame. You basically have off or 'pretty much full blast'. I seem to remember the one we had during my childhood having more control, but it's not the end of the world. It does seem to go through the propane fairly quickly though, so we always make sure to bring a spare since we'll undoubtedly need it.