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01 / 02Campingaz Super Bleuet Portable Camping Stove — photograph 1

Why this object
still matters.

The Campingaz Super Bleuet is an iconic single-burner portable stove featuring an enameled blue cylindrical cartridge bell and an integrated burner assembly. Fitted with three folding chrome-plated wire pot supports and a knurled blue gas control knob, this French-made classic runs on pierceable butane cartridges. The original paper label displays the Camping Gaz International diamond logo and registered patent notation.

01

Signature Blue Enamel

Finished in Campingaz's iconic sky blue finish, recognizable across campsites worldwide.

02

Folding Wire Trivet

Equipped with three curved chrome-plated wire arms designed to cradle pots and kettles securely.

03

Pierceable Gas Design

Engineered to enclose a standard disposable pierceable butane canister within the protective base.

04

Precision Needle Valve

Fitted with a knurled blue control wheel allowing manual flame regulation from simmer to boil.

05

Made in France

Features authentic French production markings and registered patent notices on the body label.

06

Perforated Burner Cap

Circular burner head with evenly spaced radial flame ports ensures uniform heat distribution.

The useful facts,
clearly recorded.

Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.

Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Camping Gaz International
Origin
France
Year
1968
Department
scientific-instruments
Packed shipment
4 kg · 40 × 30 × 25 cm
Model
Super Bleuet
Fuel Type
Pierceable butane cartridge (e.g., C206)
Country of Manufacture
France
Pan Support Type
Three folding chrome-plated wire supports
Control
Rotary needle valve with blue plastic knob

Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.

Campingaz Super Bleuet Portable Camping Stove — photograph 2
Detail № 01 · Campingaz Super Bleuet Portable Camping Stove — photograph 2

A traceable life,
carefully recorded.

Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Campingaz Super Bleuet Portable Camping Stove; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.

Campingaz Super Bleuet Portable Camping Stove — The Blue Flame Revolution

The Blue Flame Revolution

Visible in the front view, the Super Bleuet label represents the post-war camping boom that democratized European outdoor leisure, providing reliable hot meals on roadside turnouts and alpine expeditions.

Campingaz Super Bleuet Portable Camping Stove — Form Follows Function

Form Follows Function

Shown from the valve profile, the minimalist geometry pairs an all-metal gas neck and three folding wire supports with a secure enclosed base, defining mid-century French outdoor design through sheer practical simplicity.

An object in time,
one continuous story.

1949
Founding of Camping Gaz

Camping Gaz is founded in France, pioneering compact liquefied petroleum gas containers for outdoor recreation.

1955
Introduction of the Bleuet

The original Bleuet stove debuts, popularizing disposable pierceable butane canisters across Europe.

1968
Launch of the Super Bleuet

The Super Bleuet model introduces refined pot supports and an updated control valve assembly.

1996
Coleman Acquisition

Campingaz joins the Coleman Group, cementing its legacy as a cornerstone of European camping history.

Honest wear,
documented clearly.

The stove displays authentic vintage wear with surface patina, paint chipping, and scattered rust spots across the blue enameled steel housing. The chrome pot supports show light surface tarnishing but remain structurally sound and properly seated. The original label remains largely intact and legible with minor edge wear.

✓
Inspected

Cylinder Housing

Scattered paint chips, scratches, and surface rust spots on the blue painted steel canister enclosure.

✓
Inspected

Pot Supports

Chrome plating on the three wire supports retains shine with minor localized spots of oxidation.

✓
Inspected

Burner Head & Valve

Burner cup and perforated brass/metal diffuser show heat discoloration and oxidation typical of use.

✓
Inspected

Label Condition

Original printed paper label on the body is intact with readable text and minor surface soiling.

Inspected, insured,
door to door.

Step 01

Delivery

Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.

Step 02

Shipping

Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.

Step 03

Returns

Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.

Step 04

Dispatch

Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.

Estimate delivery

Final courier and insured rate are confirmed at checkout.

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your collection.

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