The coleman propane stoves are fully controllable from simmer to full output, giving you maximum control over the cooking process. This powerful 10,000 BTU Coleman two-burner stove has a high-pressure regulator that ensures a constant flame no matter what weather conditions are thrown at you. A single cylinder of this outdoor two-burner propane stove lasts more than an hour with both burners on high.
Before each test, we made sure the pot and coleman stove were at the same temperatures as in prior tests. We also checked the water occasionally to note when it began to boil. This stove system packs up small, and with the ability to chain additional burners, you can turn this system into a full-fledged kitchen for large groups at a fraction of the packed size. It’s quite expensive, but the technology backs it up, and it also comes with a lightweight pot and pan. With separate attachments, you can cook on a flat top, grill, or even bake bread inside. You just pull off the cooking surface, place it on another, and start cooking.
Propane also produces fewer emissions, making it a more ecofriendly fuel option. Our cooking fuel also delivers a clean burn, and makes easy work of lighting lanterns or stoves in extreme conditions when you need it most. Basically, it’s a measurement of energy and, in the case of camp stoves, heat. A gas range stove you’d find in a home has about 6,000-8,000 BTUs per burner . Otherwise, read on as we break down the nitty-gritty details of camping stoves.
Some stoves can boil in 3 minutes, while others take as long as 10 minutes. The stove that boils the fastest marks a great stove, but doesn’t necessarily make it the best. If you are looking for certain features, say a lightweight stove or one with an igniter, you may have to sacrifice some boil time. We boiled 1 L of water with the same GSI pot and lid on each stove.
You can’t go wrong with any of our top picks, but the Chef Everest 2X stands out for peak cooking performance and durability. The Coleman Classic Camp Stove, on the other hand, stands out for budget-friendly, simple, and durable use. Both are durable options that should last for years of family gatherings.
For the second test, we boil 1 liter of water in the absence of wind. For the windy test, the Classic boiled water in 6 minutes 15 seconds, and in the wind-less test, it boiled water in 4 minutes 45 seconds. Part of why it did well in the windy boil test is due to the innovative design of the windscreen. The windscreen on this stove can provide near total protection from a side wind, which effectively protected the burner from our fan-generated breeze. In the field, this allowed it to remain relatively consistent through all manner of weather variations.
Enjoy easy matchless lighting with the InstaStartTM push-button ignition—no need to pack matches. WindBlockTM panels help shield the burners from wind and double as side tables. When mealtime is over, the durable chrome-plated grates are removable for easy cleaning. Unlike our main pick and upgrade pick (both of which are classic two-burner stoves), the FireDisc has a single burner with the pan included.