Bag or no bag, transportation with the Basecamp is a breeze; after folding the stove, there is a handle on the bottom that tucks away when not in use. The cherry on top is that it weighs a mere 7.4 pounds, bag and all, making it a ridiculously lightweight option for a two-burner car-camping setup. The Camp Chef Everest 2X is easy to use, set up, and clean. It is exemplary of how simple every tabletop stove should strive to be.
Our team of accomplished campers and van-lifers isn’t just reheating canned soup. These adventurous eaters bring all sorts of fresh food to campsites and trailhead parking lots, making everything from boxed mac and cheese to elaborate multi-course feasts. They went to high altitudes, cooked in lousy weather, and lived out of cars and tents for months to analyze the best camping stoves available. They also performed hundreds of boil and
fuel efficiency tests, honing in on which models really are the best designed and highest value. The Original FireDisc Portable Propane Cooker has a wonderfully simple design consisting of a heavy carbon-steel disc, measuring 22 inches across, that sits on a set of two interlocked steel legs. 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.
Toward the bottom of their camping stove lineup is the Classic Propane, which is consistently on sale for around $70 or less. In hand, it’s clear the Classic is the cheaper option compared to Coleman’s more premium Triton below (as well as the pricier designs above). Neither are really solid or durable—and at this price point, they really can’t be—but the Triton is the better investment for the camper who gets out more than a couple of times a year. Where the Cascade shines is in the finer control it allows throughout the range of temperatures. Most camping stoves, including our top pick, have a tendency to jump temperatures, from very low to very high, with barely a touch of the hand.
For the jaw-dropping price ($470) of the Snow Peak GigaPower Double Burner Stove, it should be the best camping stove you can buy, or at least the most versatile. Although it’s made from excellent materials and built to the standards that Snow Peak is famous for, this stove misses the mark. It requires two separate Isopro bottles to work; running it from a single larger tank, even with conversion valves, is difficult.
You’ll have to control the dial sensitively to get it to simmer. This genuine Coleman replacement part is used with liquid fuel lanterns. The pump cup acts as a seal inside the pump in order to prevent air leakage and retain pressure. The pump clip (also called a pump nut) sits on the end of the plunger shaft, next to the pump cup on the side closer to the inside of the lantern; it prevents the pump cup from sliding off the shaft. Note that the pump cup will need to be coated in Pump Lube before use, found as part # 200K2251.
The pump plunger fits through the hole in this pump cup, which then fits inside the pump itself. The pump cup is designed to be coated in Pump Lube so that it can effectively create a seal inside the pump, preventing air leaks. This is the Genuine Manufacturer Sourced replacement check valve that is designed for specific Coleman Lanterns and Stoves. The check valve and air stem are both made of brass and come together when ordered.
This product easily unfolds and fits easily on a
. Just set up the wire holders and place up to four pieces of bread at a time. Gas must be on before placing the toaster over the burner. Stove will toast the bread nice and even, as long as you pay attention.
The lack of an auto ignition is another drawback, especially because the Explorer was basically impossible to relight without a long match or grill lighter. A typical camping lighter won’t work that well with this stove. For over 120 years, Coleman has
created premium outdoor gear to help you tackle the toughest adventures. Whether you’re setting out on a cozy overnight getaway or embarking on your next big exploration, Coleman products deliver strong, dependable quality with lightweight comfort.