Camping Gaz Turbo 270 Conversion for Threaded Fuel Canisters

Part of my collection of Camoing Gaz Bleuet 206 and 270 stoves.

The Camping Gaz Bleuet 206 was my first backpacking stove, and it holds a special place in my memories. This little stove ran on a pierceable butane-propane mixed cartridge, and I first used it in the mid-'80s, when it was widely available worldwide. The 206 was incredibly simple to operate—just turn the knob, light it, and you were good to go. Each cartridge provided about six hours of cooking time, perfect for my trips.

There were a couple of drawbacks, though. Once you pierced the 190-gram C206 canister, you couldn’t remove the stove until the fuel was completely used. Also, the butane-propane mix in the canisters could freeze in cold weather. While I never personally experienced fuel freezing, I always made sure to be prepared in case it happened.

As a young Scout, I’d look forward to Christmas each year, when I’d find one or two new fuel canisters in my stocking. If I spotted them on sale, I’d grab a few extras to build up my stash. Even though I can’t find those C206 canisters anymore, I still have a decent supply that will last me for years.

A few years later, I upgraded to the Camping Gaz Bleuet 270 Micro Stove, which used the sealable CV270 (220-gram) or CV470 (450-gram) canisters. The 270 was just as easy to use as the 206, but now I could detach the stove from the canister, making it more convenient for packing. However, it still had the same freezing issue as the earlier model. Another downside was that the Bleuet 270 could only be used with Camping Gaz canisters, while most other stoves use threaded connectors for fuel canisters.

Camping Gaz is Non-threaded (left) and the Coleman (right) is threaded like most modern canisters.

A year or two after I purchased my second stove, Coleman acquired the French company behind Camping Gaz. By 2016, the canisters were no longer distributed in the United States. 

My second stove is the Camping Gaz Bleuet 270 Micro Stove on the self-sealing canister.

Once the remaining stock in stores was gone, U.S. consumers were left without a fuel source. As a result, many stoves were relegated to paperweights once their owners ran out of canisters.

I haven’t used my Bleuet 206 much in recent years, but I still have a good supply of fuel canisters left. The Bleuet 206 and the Bleuet 270 have been incredibly reliable over the years, and I’m reluctant to give them up simply because the canisters are no longer available in the U.S. (though you can still find them in other parts of the world).

Every few years, I’d check online to see if I could source the canisters, but with no luck. That is until I came across some posts where people were converting their stoves to work with threaded fuel canisters. It seemed like my Bleuet 270 might get a second life after all! Naturally, I wanted to learn how these conversions worked and hoped I could enjoy using my Camping Gaz stove once again.

You might ask, with so many modern stoves that weigh just a few grams, why bother going through the trouble and expense of reviving an old stove? Fair question, and one I hope to answer. The Camping Gaz stoves I have were dependable and incredibly easy to use. They didn’t just boil water for my backpacking meals; they allowed me to cook real, satisfying meals while camping. After all, what’s a great outdoor adventure without a memorable meal shared with friends? It’s frustrating that these canisters can’t be found in the U.S. but are still readily available elsewhere.

If you’re a fan of Camping Gaz stoves or just enjoy learning about conversions, modifications, or hacks, stick with me. I’ll walk you through the process. But here’s the kicker: the Bleuet 270, despite looking like it would work, isn’t the right fit. It turns out I needed to start with the Camping Gaz Turbo 270.

Camping Gaz Turbo 270 carrying case.

I managed to find a Camping Gaz Turbo 270 stove online, though I had no idea how old it was, how much it had been used, or when it was last used.

All the parts that make up the Turbo 270.

There are a few key differences between the Bleuet 270 and the Turbo 270. The most obvious one is that the burner on the Turbo 270 is larger. Additionally, the housing where the on/off knob is attached is different, giving the stove a slightly distinct look.

The next step in the process was to find a donor stove for the valve I’d need for the conversion. For this, I decided to use a Coleman Peak 1 3001 series stove. These stoves are fairly easy to find and typically cost under $20. 

Coleman Peak 1 is needed as a donor.

When I received the Coleman Peak 1, I was a little surprised by how cheap and flimsy it felt right out of the box.

Coleman Peak 1 out of the box.

Step #1: Remove the red plastic housing.

One side of the plastic housing was removed. 

Step #2: Once the housing is off remove all other parts of the stove. What's that blue that I see?

All the parts of the stove.

Step#3: Remove the black dummy cap from the blue turn Knob.

Guess what? Is that a Camping Gaz valve?

How about that! Surprised to see the Camping Gaz blue Knob? That is the same style knob that is on my Bleuet 270 and the same knob that is on the Turbo 270. 

Step #4: Unscrew the Turbo 270 burner head from the valve and replace it with the new one from the donor stove.

Turbo 270 with the new valve.

Turbo 270 is attached to a new threaded fuel canister.

Step #5: Turn the knob on and light. Note: I have the solid windscreen section in the back of the stove. That section should be over the knob. 

After who knows how many years this stove was used, it started burning on the first light.

And there it is! I successfully converted the stove from using a non-threaded fuel canister to being compatible with threaded canisters. I'm pretty sure this stove had been sitting in someone’s garage or gear closet for years, but when I fired it up, it worked like it had just been used on a recent backpacking or canoeing trip. It’s a testament to how durable and reliable the Turbo 270 canister stove really is.

Update note: While it's not in the post and has been discussed in the comments. You will need to use the old jet with the conversion. The hole in the old jet is bigger than the new jet of Peak 1. You will need a 7mm socket to change the jet out. Warning- You can run the risk of damaging the jet during the removal process. The reader assumes the potential for damage during this conversion.

A reader mentioned in the comments that the same conversion can be done with a Campgaz Globetrotter stove. I haven’t verified that myself yet, but it definitely gives me another excuse to pick up one of those stoves and give it a try!

Navigate over to our other post on converting a Camping Gaz Bivouac 270 Lantern to threaded fuel canisters.

Now It's Your Turn-

This post brings in a lot of different search queries, and I’d love to hear from you! Did this guide help you rescue your stove from the trash? Have you done a conversion on another Camping Gaz model? What was the first meal you cooked on your stove? Feel free to leave a comment—I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences!