What is the best camp stove?

Coleman - gas or dual fuel.

I just bought the new Coleman Fold and Go and it is excellent. Two burns at 10 000btu and only half the size. Uses the small disposable Coleman gas can or standard Gas bottle. If space is an issue then this is what I recommend......

We have had several gas stoves over the years, including a new fancy model with a griller I built into the camper. But the Coleman easily outperforms them all. Have a look at the burners on the Coleman. They are very different design and that seems to be the secret. They need a special combined regulator/hose (if the gas model). The only downside to the Coleman gas is that if you have a problem with the regulator, it has to be replaced with the special Coleman hose/regulator. I have seen a couple of people get stuck when the regulator had a problem. On the other hand, we have had ours for about 15 years and still have the original hose/regulator and have had absolutely no issues. Just take a bit of care in packing the hose/regulator away.

I still have my original two burner, but havent used it for ages. I am currently using a small burner called a Pocket Rocket and it fits onto the small gas canister. It boils water very quick and also cooks.

I am now upgrading to a new unit called JetBoil , link is http://www.jetboil.com/Products

Takes very little room and doesnt have any of the problems you listed.

This is the beez neez and I now find because I use fluro's I dont need gas bottles etc (hate mantles)

This is a common discussion.

A search would find many many threads on this subject.

In general terms though , give the High pressure stoves the big heave hoo , and invest in either a low pressure stove or dual fuel.

Colemans seem to always get a very good wrap , and I personally use a Low pressure twin burner Coleman.

I have never really used a dual fuel as I find them fiddly , but a lot here think they are the best ever.

Your choice , but either will work SUBSTANTIALLY better then what you currently have.

Go the duel Fuel Coleman.

Can have extremely low flame without blowing out, is extremely hot, hotter than gas cooker at home, Can use engine degrease on it and hose it out, has holes for water run off.

I use it for roasts using a 9qt cast iron pot full of meat and veg, i also use a BBQ hotplate on it, have absolutly no problems with doing this, they are extremely rugges and can take alot of weight. They can easily hold 2 large pots.

Once you get the stove you can than get the latern, which is extremely bright and transportable. And than never have to carry gas again, yippeeee

Best this is you always know how much fuel you have left, dont have to carry 2 gas bottles incase one runs out.

Get the Duel Burner powerhouse, i think model is 414.

Had mine for 6 years, mate has had his for 5 years. not a problem. Yhe ultimate cooker on the market, and with the later a unstoppable combination of light and cooking. Best thing about the latern is the fuel is contained in the latern and is therefore very transportable, weighs 1 kg or so. Also when duel fuel laterns tip over they dont flare up like the gas ones do, they just continue burning normally.

These items are a little bit more expensive but if your a keen camper, you cannot go wrong!!!!

They are my favorite bit of camping kit i own.

Hi kingswoodwagon
Mate realy have a look at the Coleman duel fuel been using both the stove and light for about 5yrs and going strong or if fuel stove's ain't your thing look at the coleman gas as in post's above sound like there good too

wayne

Kinsgswoodwagon.

5 Years with Coleman 3 burner gas. LH burner 15000BTU ball tearer, Absolute beauty. Go Coleman they're great.

Greg

Coleman Dual fuel...........game over.

I tried the Jackeroo high pressure option for years, but found it easier to cook on a camp fire most times. With the continuing drought and lack of firewood at a lot of sites I thought it was time to upgrade.
I have just lashed out and ordered a Coleman 'Powerhouse' 2 burner stove and am waiting for it to arrive. I also have a dual fuel twin mantle lantern. It has been going strong for 10 years now and only on it's third generator, so I hope the stove will work half as well and I will be happy. I don't usually use unleaded but rather shelite. I stock up when it is cheap at Woollies or slip a bottle into the trolley when shopping rather than buy it at the camping shops. It works out much cheaper..........................., especially when my wife is paying.

Coleman "guide series" 3-burner gas. LH burner is 15000 BTU (as mentioned above). Absolute cracker! Better than my gas stove at home! Pity they are a bit bulky. Also it has some rust on the case but still works great.

ummm Coleman!

Just to throw a spanner in the works, a lido junior is a great stove and also has a grill underneath. It is bulkier than the coleman, has brass burners and will simmer very well. I do own a coleman 2 burner lp as well. Both are great stoves.