Their small footprint and lighter weight is easy to pack up and fit into a car, and on a high-quality build like the Camp Chef Everest 2X, the drop in performance is fairly minimal. As your primary cook stove while camping, the CampStove 2+ is a fun but somewhat limited option. And you can go much cheaper and simpler in this category with alternatives like Solo Stove’s Titan or Campfire above. That said, you can switch between four fan speeds to adjust the size of your fire, and the ability to charge your phone or other devices in the woods will be a perk for some. A review team favorite is the Basecamp, which measures just 9.7″ in diameter and 4.5″ high by itself, or 11″ x 6″ in its handy carrying bag. The storage bag includes a pocket for stashing the fuel adapter, and the flexible plastic windscreen wraps around the interior perimeter of the bag.
I`m happy with my coleman stove Eventemp 3 and it fits me and my family perfectly for our car camping trips where we set up a basecamp that doesn`t move. Finally, set up and clean up on this stove was incredibly easy. There was almost no set up involved when originally opening the box, I believe I just had to install the wind blockers and put on the grate. For clean-up, I simply removed the grate and easily wiped everything down. We believe in offering the very best value, quality, and selection.
The temperature dials are sensitive at the lower end, which means simmering takes a little finesse, but it’s definitely possible. The biggest drawback to the older Coleman Classic Camp Stove is the fuzzy knobs for flame control. The new Coleman Cascade, on the other hand, is much more precise. It’s easy to adjust the temperature and even simmer with a very low flame. The chrome plated grate is one piece and pops easily off for fast cleaning. Better yet, Coleman aluminized the steel cooktop with a slightly slick finish that makes it easy to clean up spills.
You’ll have to control the dial sensitively to get it to simmer. In addition to Man Makes Fire buying gear for reviews and guides, gear manufacturers occasionally ship review units to Man Makes Fire. If we like it, we spend some quality time with the gear and review it, noting if it was provided to Man Makes Fire. After the review, we return it, give it away, or work on longer-term review follow-ups when applicable to reader interest. Coleman Cascade Classic Camp Stove — Not to be confused with the previous generation Coleman Classic Camp Stove, the new Coleman Cascade Classic Camp Stove . It’s not quite as powerful or refined, but it’s still budget-friendly and now includes a rotary ignition, too.
As with the backpacking model, the accessories connect directly to the stove for efficient cooking and consistent heat even in windy conditions. In our windless test, all of the stoves in our review boiled water in less than 7 minutes, but there was a significant difference between boiling times with and without the fan. The Outdoorsman and Everest 2x had impressively negligible variability between the two tests, taking an additional 4 seconds and 8 seconds, respectively. The Mountaineer 2X and the Kovea Slim both had minimal variability between the tests taking only additional seconds to boil a liter in the wind than without it.
You probably won’t notice you have sacrificed a couple of extra inches of storage space in the back of your rig. The Everest 2X is a top-notch stove that’s easy to use and care for – a true champion in the camping stove world. The windscreens, recessed burners, and full-size drip pan coalesce to make the Pro 60x more wind resistant than other freestanding stoves. To measure fuel efficiency, we begin each round of stove testing with a fresh fuel canister.
Note the two different grates on this coleman camp stove – on “open type” on the left and “no burn type” on the right. Joe notes that the left grate is nearly identical to the center grate on the Bungalow Cooker above. We are a small, independent team writing gear reviews and useful outdoor guides. I was able to reduce the flame to make over easy eggs, which will never be possible over a roaring fire.
Without any kind of windscreen, the Gas One struggled with our wind test. Surprisingly though, it still beat out both of the Coleman camping stoves, bringing water to just a few degrees below boiling in 15 minutes of high wind. The wind screens are virtually identical to the Classic, so we think its poor performance in wind is due to its slim design, which leaves the burners sitting higher and more exposed to the wind. The poor wind resistance also negated its faster boil time and exceptional simmer function, unless we were cooking in extremely calm weather. The lack of an auto ignition was a minor drawback, especially because the design makes this stove difficult to light without a long grill lighter. It was also prone to shutting off while on its lowest setting, and we had a hard time controlling the temperature with anywhere near the precision of our other award winners.
coleman propane stoves with 9,000 to 15,000 BTUs will get the job done, but you’ll notice slower boil times and a drop in cooking performance. Butane is generally considered safer for indoor use or storage than propane (though good ventilation and caution is still a must!), making it a better choice for campers who may be cooking inside an RV. Butane canisters will need to be warmed up to work in temperatures below freezing. This stove uses butane instead of propane, which may be a drawback for some.
This year, Coleman has created new lines of higher quality camping gear designed with an eye toward revitalizing the brand’s style. The new ‘Cascade’ line features an all-new outdoorsy ‘Hickory Moss’ green and higher quality components. Add in a few items like insulated tumblers, water jugs and Coleman butane fuel lighters to complete your outdoor setup.