That depends on two things: the stove, and how you intend to use it. Boiling water and turning it off once or twice a day is a different thing from cooking a three course breakfast, lunch, and four courses at dinner.

What kind of stove you choose depends on the environment where you are going - freezing weather makes the choice pretty simple; most take white gas. For general three season use any stove will work.
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