CAMPINGAZ camping stove and equipment

Campingaz is an iconic brand that revolutionized outdoor cooking and leisure. Founded in France in 1949, it was born from a creative moment during a family camping holiday when the founders envisioned a portable, refillable gas cylinder system. This innovation led to the famous blue 'Bleuet' stove, which became a staple for campers across Europe.

Over the decades, the brand expanded into grills, lanterns, and cooling solutions. While it began as a French company focused on simple gas solutions, it grew into a global leader in outdoor equipment. Today, the brand is owned by an American conglomerate, though it maintains a strong European identity and continues much of its research and development in France.

The brand's ownership transitioned from its original French founders to the Coleman Company in the 1990s, eventually becoming part of the Newell Brands portfolio. Most gas cartridges are still produced in Europe to maintain safety and refill standards, while hardware is manufactured globally.