would it be hugely unwise to buy a secondhand camping stove off ebay?

[FillydoraTonks]

thoughts?

am not sure if it will be cheaper, with postage, but am skint

want 2 x burners, grill and case.

[expatinscotland]

Nope. We did. Single burner, though.

What you want would retail for about £45-£50 new, something to keep in mind when you're bidding/postage.

You might also go a local climbing gym or visit a local climbing forum. A lot of people flog stuff on there pretty cheap and they look after their stuff.

[southeastastra]

should be ok, you can buy cars on there

[lailasmum]

Just ask the seller about its history if they don't say. Lots of people buy stuff, use it once, then sell it so some things are real bargains. But if it looks terrible in the photo or is really ancient I would avoid it.

[FillydoraTonks]

good ideas

yes have eye on argos one for about £50 but it is a lentil soup month

ah prob best to buy new, else I'll be worrying. Might put off til sept for sales though

[FillydoraTonks]

yes towsure one also good, sorry. the argos one is 2 burners though, i think

but can't get head around cylinders, they confuse me.

[speedymama]

I bought my new stove (two burners and grill) in Aldi for £25 about a month ago. If you can find an Aldi near you, they might have some left.