What gas does the HOTTAP Go use?

Updated August 14, 2026 16:36

The HOTTAP Go runs on propane / LPG - never natural gas. You can fuel it two ways:

A small disposable gas canister — the quickest, most portable option, and what most people use. Your HOTTAP Go ships with the right hose for the canister sold in your region.
A larger refillable bottle (9 kg / 20 lb "BBQ" bottle) — better value and far longer run time for basecamps and longer trips. You just swap to a different hose and regulator (we sell one for your region), using the tool-free GASKNECT coupling.

The gas that's easiest to buy differs by region, so find your region below.

🇦🇺🇳🇿 Australia & New Zealand

Default (small): a 1 lb (0.45 kg) disposable propane canister — the small screw-on propane cylinder. This is what the HOTTAP Go is set up to run on out of the box.
Where to find it: propane camping cylinders from Coleman, Companion or Gasmate, sold at camping stores (BCF, Anaconda), Bunnings and larger outdoor retailers.
Good to know: 1 lb propane canisters are less common on Australian/NZ shelves than the cheap butane "lunchbox" cartridges — so if you camp regularly, most local users go straight to the refillable bottle below.
Bigger bottle (longer trips): a refillable 4 kg or 9 kg LPG "BBQ" bottle (swap or refill at Swap'n'Go, BOC, Supagas or a service station), connected with the AU/NZ LCC27 Gas Hose & Regulator we sell. LCC27 is the current Australian/NZ cylinder fitting.

🇺🇸🇨🇦 United States & Canada

Default (small): the 1 lb (16.4 oz / ~0.45 kg) "green" disposable propane cylinder — sold in every camping and hardware store.
Popular brands: Coleman, Bernzomatic, Worthington, Coghlan's. Flame King also makes a refillable 1 lb bottle if you'd rather not throw cylinders away.
Bigger bottle (longer trips): a refillable 20 lb propane "BBQ" tank — exchange one at Blue Rhino or AmeriGas, or get your own refilled — connected with the US Gas Hose & Regulator we sell (CSA-certified for the US and Canada).

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Default (small): a screw-on camping gas cartridge with a threaded, self-sealing valve that screws directly onto the HOTTAP Go regulator hose. These are commonly called EN417 threaded or Lindal valve cartridges.
Common sizes are around 230 g or 450 g.
Popular brands: Coleman C250 / C500, Go System, Cadac (EN417), and Highlander screw-fit cartridges.
⚠️ Important: Make sure you get the screw-on type. Clip-on Campingaz CV cartridges (CV270 / CV470) and pierceable cartridges will not fit the HOTTAP Go.
When shopping, look for:
“Screw-on” • “Self-sealing” • “EN417 threaded” • “Lindal valve”

🇪🇺 Europe

Across Europe, the HOTTAP Go uses the same screw-on camping gas cartridge as the UK. Look for the resealable, threaded type with a Lindal valve, typically available in around 230 g or 450 g sizes.

⚠️ Make sure you get the screw-on type. Clip-on Campingaz CV cartridges and older pierceable cartridges will not fit the HOTTAP Go regulator.

When shopping, look for “screw-on,” “EN417,” or “7/16-inch thread” on the packaging.

🇩🇪 Germany

Screw-on cartridges are widely available. Common options include Coleman C500, Primus, Decathlon Forclaz / Quechua 450 g, and Enders / EVOCAMP.

🇫🇷 France

Campingaz is very common, so you'll often see clip-on CV or pierceable cartridges first. These won't fit. Instead, look for a screw-on cartridge, such as Coleman C500 or Primus.

🇮🇹 Italy

Screw-on cartridges are common for camping and hiking stoves. Look for Coleman, Primus, or MSR. Campingaz CV cartridges are also available, so make sure you choose the screw-on version.

🇪🇸 Spain

Screw-on cartridges are widely available, including Coleman C500 and Primus Power Gas. Avoid Campingaz CV clip-on cartridges.

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Screw-on cartridges are widely available from brands such as Coleman, Primus, MSR, and Optimus.

🌍 Elsewhere in Europe

The same rule applies: choose a screw-on / threaded EN417 cartridge from brands such as Coleman, Primus, MSR, Kovea, or Optimus. Avoid clip-on and pierceable cartridges.

❄️ Cold-weather tip

For colder conditions, choose a cartridge containing a propane/isobutane mix rather than pure butane, as pure butane performs poorly in low temperatures.

🔥 Using a larger LPG bottle

The HOTTAP Go can also be used with a larger refillable LPG bottle, but bottle and regulator fittings vary between European countries, so there isn’t one universal European fitting.

If you can’t find the correct fittings for your larger bottle, we recommend sticking with the supplied hose and compatible screw-on gas cartridge.