The Perfect Camp Stove

[m_lars]

Have you considered the aluminum Camp Chef Mountaineer? Detachable legs are optional....

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I second (or third, or fourth TLDR all posts) the Camp Chef mountaineer, just got home for a trip and think it's actually faster than my stove at home!

 

[CR-Venturer]

Have you considered the aluminum Camp Chef Mountaineer? Detachable legs are optional....

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I second (or third, or fourth TLDR all posts) the Camp Chef mountaineer, just got home for a trip and think it's actually faster than my stove at home!

Looks like a great little unit, from what I saw, but that price tag! YIKES! My first 4x4 cost less than that! At that price, I'm sticking with my good old reliable $20 Coleman stove lol

EDIT: The first price I found when googling this stove was $1950! I just re-checked it and found $459 - much more sane. My initial reaction was in regards to that first insane price.

 

[m_lars]

Have you considered the aluminum Camp Chef Mountaineer? Detachable legs are optional....

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I second (or third, or fourth TLDR all posts) the Camp Chef mountaineer, just got home for a trip and think it's actually faster than my stove at home!

Looks like a great little unit, from what I saw, but that price tag! YIKES! My first 4x4 cost less than that! At that price, I'm sticking with my good old reliable $20 Coleman stove lol

Yeah, I still have one of those as well. They’re like an electric stove compared to gas, it gets the job done but you’re gonna have to wait. I get (or used to get) a pretty hefty discount on camp chef due to working in the outdoor industry, that helped the price a lot.

 

[CR-Venturer]

Yeah, I still have one of those as well. They’re like an electric stove compared to gas, it gets the job done but you’re gonna have to wait. I get (or used to get) a pretty hefty discount on camp chef due to working in the outdoor industry, that helped the price a lot.

Does it just have some kind of massive BTU output or something? Running on the same stuff, so the only real difference in cook time would have to come from a bigger/more intense burner.

I have to say, I've never felt like I had to wait too long using my Coleman. Boils the water for my morning coffee pretty quick. But hey, if you got one at a hefty discount and you love it, then more power to ya brother!

 

[CR-Venturer]

This might also be a good option:

Pinnacle Pro 2 Burner Camping Stove | GSI Outdoors

GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Pro Stove utilizes a unique space efficient design. The two burner portable camp stove compacts down to 1.4 inches.

gsioutdoors.com

Just happened to be searching camp stoves as inspired by this thread! Anyone running one of these who can comment?

 

[m_lars]

Yeah, I still have one of those as well. They’re like an electric stove compared to gas, it gets the job done but you’re gonna have to wait. I get (or used to get) a pretty hefty discount on camp chef due to working in the outdoor industry, that helped the price a lot.

Does it just have some kind of massive BTU output or something? Running on the same stuff, so the only real difference in cook time would have to come from a bigger/more intense burner.

I have to say, I've never felt like I had to wait too long using my Coleman. Boils the water for my morning coffee pretty quick. But hey, if you got one at a hefty discount and you love it, then more power to ya brother!

Wow, in an industry with $50-75k+ trucks with double that in bolt on “must-haves”. An industry whose unofficial moto is “buy once, cry once”, I get beat up over spending a couple hundred on a nice stove?!? People spend double that on RotopaX they leave on while driving to the ski resort. I’m probably one of the most frugal guys on here. I drive a 19 year old Land Rover with 300k miles I bought 8 years ago for $5k I DIY all my own accessories for. But sure, keep harping on my expensive stove. And yes, its 40k BTU/hr output appears to double that of a two burner propane Coleman.

 

[CR-Venturer]

Wow, in an industry with $50-75k+ trucks with double that in bolt on “must-haves”. An industry whose unofficial moto is “buy once, cry once”, I get beat up over spending a couple hundred on a nice stove?!? People spend double that on RotopaX they leave on while driving to the ski resort. I’m probably one of the most frugal guys on here. I drive a 19 year old Land Rover with 300k miles I bought 8 years ago for $5k I DIY all my own accessories for. But sure, keep harping on my expensive stove. And yes, its 40k BTU/hr output appears to double that of a two burner propane Coleman.

For context, when I first googled it, the price came up as $1950, which is frankly insane. I edited my first reply to note this, which you understandably probably didn't see. $459 is WAY more reasonable; at that price, I would even possibly consider getting one, although not sure I would settle on that one regardless. But that price is totally within the bounds of reasonableness. Sorry for the confusion. Not sure what ridiculous site it was selling it for $1950 but I think you'll agree that's pretty nuts. My first 4x4 was $1800CAD.

And I was being sincere in saying, if you like it, then great; not ragging on you.

 

[Loanrangie]

Wow, in an industry with $50-75k+ trucks with double that in bolt on “must-haves”. An industry whose unofficial moto is “buy once, cry once”, I get beat up over spending a couple hundred on a nice stove?!? People spend double that on RotopaX they leave on while driving to the ski resort. I’m probably one of the most frugal guys on here. I drive a 19 year old Land Rover with 300k miles I bought 8 years ago for $5k I DIY all my own accessories for. But sure, keep harping on my expensive stove. And yes, its 40k BTU/hr output appears to double that of a two burner propane Coleman.

My D3 is almost 18 yo and i build as much of my gear as possible. Generally i travel solo or 2 up when camping out of the vehicle so i don't want or need a complicated setup so usually cooking over a single $20 butane stove or over a fire or i have a flatpack battery operated spit that i put a leg of lamb or pork on over coals.

 

[m_lars]

Wow, in an industry with $50-75k+ trucks with double that in bolt on “must-haves”. An industry whose unofficial moto is “buy once, cry once”, I get beat up over spending a couple hundred on a nice stove?!? People spend double that on RotopaX they leave on while driving to the ski resort. I’m probably one of the most frugal guys on here. I drive a 19 year old Land Rover with 300k miles I bought 8 years ago for $5k I DIY all my own accessories for. But sure, keep harping on my expensive stove. And yes, its 40k BTU/hr output appears to double that of a two burner propane Coleman.

My D3 is almost 18 yo and i build as much of my gear as possible. Generally i travel solo or 2 up when camping out of the vehicle so i don't want or need a complicated setup so usually cooking over a single $20 butane stove or over a fire or i have a flatpack battery operated spit that i put a leg of lamb or pork on over coals.View attachment 295068

Is a basic 2 burner stove complicated? My last stove was a thrift store white gas Coleman. This one is much less of a hassle and exponentially faster. I live in Utah, open flame is rarely allowed. Who’d have thought me agreeing with someone else’s recommendation would be so controversial?

 

[Loanrangie]

Is a basic 2 burner stove complicated? My last stove was a thrift store white gas Coleman. This one is much less of a hassle and exponentially faster. I live in Utah, open flame is rarely allowed. Who’d have thought me agreeing with someone else’s recommendation would be so controversial?

Lol not complicated at all but for me being solo most of the time the single burner is enough and cuts down on carrying gear, if the family are camping we take the caravan.

 

[El-Dracho]

Lol not complicated at all but for me being solo most of the time the single burner is enough and cuts down on carrying gear, if the family are camping we take the caravan.View attachment 295071

I also prefer the single burner stove, both when I'm traveling alone and when we're traveling two up. For me, being outdoors and camping also has something to do with reducing things to the essentials. That's why. It also saves packing space and weight.

For me the best "stove" anyway:

 

[Loanrangie]

I also prefer the single burner stove, both when I'm traveling alone and when we're traveling two up. For me, being outdoors and camping also has something to do with reducing things to the essentials. That's why. It also saves packing space and weight.

For me the best "stove" anyway:

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Definitely, we use fire as much as we can. Winter is no issue but summer can have fire restrictions so the gas stove is good to carry.

 

[CR-Venturer]

Lol not complicated at all but for me being solo most of the time the single burner is enough and cuts down on carrying gear, if the family are camping we take the caravan.View attachment 295071

I also prefer the single burner stove, both when I'm traveling alone and when we're traveling two up. For me, being outdoors and camping also has something to do with reducing things to the essentials. That's why. It also saves packing space and weight.

For me the best "stove" anyway:

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I'm surprised to see multiple guys say they prefer a single burner stove. I have a couple of single burners, one flat square coleman that takes the bottle style butane sideways in the end, and another backpacker style stove that screws on top of the round cannisters. I love the backpacker one for just that, backpacking or anything where weight is absolutely critical, and occasionally I take the small square stove on a short overlanding trip where I want to keep it as light and simple as possible, but most of the time, having at least two burners is just too good not to take the good ol' coleman propane stove. Once or twice I've even taken the butane AND the propane to have 3 burners!

I'm guessing that for the single burner enthusiasts, one pot meals are the order of the day?

 

[ThundahBeagle]

I second and echo what Road wrote about the Cook Partner 22. We have had one now for 6 years and it has worked flawless from river rafting trips to overland trips. Its really quite the centerpiece of any camp kitchen.

Anyone seen it heard from Road? His website is down, too

 

[Loanrangie]

I'm surprised to see multiple guys say they prefer a single burner stove. I have a couple of single burners, one flat square coleman that takes the bottle style butane sideways in the end, and another backpacker style stove that screws on top of the round cannisters. I love the backpacker one for just that, backpacking or anything where weight is absolutely critical, and occasionally I take the small square stove on a short overlanding trip where I want to keep it as light and simple as possible, but most of the time, having at least two burners is just too good not to take the good ol' coleman propane stove. Once or twice I've even taken the butane AND the propane to have 3 burners!

I'm guessing that for the single burner enthusiasts, one pot meals are the order of the day?

As an ex-chef i can do a lot in one pot/pan, we use fire most of the time but the butane stove is good for that quick cuppa in the morning or trail side snack.

 

[ThundahBeagle]

As it's my solemn duty to present the "ghetto" bargain basement option when it comes to overlanding, I present to you, the classic Coleman 2 burner:
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I picked it up on Facebook Marketplace for $20 canuck bucks and I've used it for years in all kinds of weather and locations with zero problems with the stove itself. It cooks well, produces plenty of heat, has nice wind shields (which can be extended to accommodate wider pans, as shown in the photo, a feature I love), and it packs up quickly and easily. My only minor gripe is that it's a little on the wide side, although this is a double edged sword, as it allows wider pans.

I run it with the 5lb propane tank pictured in the bottom right. Great combination that runs for ages.

This is what I have for "truck camping." I have a Primus classic single burner backpacker stove and a Coleman Peak1 version of a single burner backpacker stove as well. That way Lady Beagle and I each have a stove in out backpacks, but we are using the standard Coleman double burner at camp. It just seems like one of those "not fancy but built to last" items

 

[El-Dracho]

Anyone seen it heard from Road? His website is down, too

No, nothing, unfortunately. I remember someone asking about it and wondering about it also. It was a while ago, and it seems like he hasn't logged in here for a very long time. I wonder what happened to him?

 

[grubworm]

Anyone seen it heard from Road? His website is down, too

a LOT of members have been dropping off...
There used to be a lot of members that were very active on here that have vanished. The vibe on here has gotten a lot more liberal and weird since I joined 6 yrs ago, so maybe that has something to do with it...

Who’d have thought me agreeing with someone else’s recommendation would be so controversial?

And there is a fair amount of this. People are getting more aggressive about their opinions and humor has totally gone out the window and apparently is also offensive now.
I can see why Road hit the road....

Now, as far as the perfect stove goes...I haven't seen Sterno mentioned. I know for a fact that Sterno has helped feed thousands of homeless living under bridges and in burnt out school busses. You can also strain Sterno thru a sock and consume the liquid as an alcoholic beverage...