I have two butane burners. One of our neighbor borrowed it and I gave them most of my fuel canisters. They brought back the stove and fuel to replace what they used. Went to go use the stove and the canisters do not fit my stove. Specific stove calls for specific fuel cans. I now have cans of butane that are collecting dust.
That's why I recommend propane. AFAIK - only the 16 and 14 oz canisters are sold in the US. Another Coleman offering is the upright canister stove or this - a significantly more stable unit or
There are far more other devices or equipment that use propane canisters than butane canisters. If you want a really hot torch buy the expensive MAPP gas cylinders. LOL Don't share that with him just yet
How about a Coleman 501 single burner stove. ;-) I hear they're the bomb. Or is that...they are a bomb?