Can we talk stoves please.

[Hoosier Greg]

My buddy has a Century stove that I like a lot. trouble is it is very hard to find here locally and I do not want to buy on line... I been checking out the Coleman and I will go with one from them if they are as good as the next brand. Looking for something in the $60- but less than $100.00

What do some of you have and why did you choose that brand and model..

I'll be ok with the depth it has to be less than 22" in length.
Thanks .
Greg

[rainjer]

Do you want propane or white gas?

Jeremy

[caseydog]

I have a couple of Coleman stoves, but the stove I use is this one...

http://www.acemart.com/prod6720.html

It is compact, easy to use, and very adjustable for heat.

I have never seen a clear advantage between Century and Coleman. They both cook about the same, IMHO.

[Hoosier Greg]

Do you want propane or white gas?

Jeremy

Hi Jeremy.. I'm ok with white gas stoves I been using them for years. This time around I like to go with little propane ..
Greg.

[ARKPAT]

Hoosier Greg Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:37 pm Post subject: Can we talk stoves please.

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My buddy has a Century stove that I like a lot. trouble is it is very hard to find here locally and I do not want to buy on line... I been checking out the Coleman and I will go with one from them if they are as good as the next brand. Looking for something in the $60- but less than $100.00

What do some of you have and why did you choose that brand and model..

I'll be ok with the depth it has to be less than 22" in length.
Thanks .
Greg

Greg I'm looking at a small propane double folding stove HERE is the LINK to a list of some stoves;. I know it is the Coleman site and the prices are a little high for what you can find a Wally World or other stores.



Pat

[rainjer]

I personally am not a real fan of the new propane stove on the market these days. I do like this stainless steel Brinkmann.



I would start watching Craig's list and look for an older stove in good shape. I really like my Sears/Hillary stove that I have had for a very long time. It was made in the mid 70's. It works as good as the day my parents purchased it.

Jeremy

[Hoosier Greg]

All good suggestion..

Since I wont be working on the build today due to rain.I'll give the Coleman's another look than stop over at the HF store for one of their rubber hoses..

Bottom line. I guess there isn't one magical camp stove on the market . They all have their pros and cons. Either they are too long too wide and not skinny enough . Oh well ,that's what makes the build fun,right guys.
Thanks a bunch..
Greg
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[Miriam C.]

We have a coleman two burner but it doesn't regulate well. I also have a butane burner---works really well and don't forget the electric hotplates.

If you are camping in a lot of electric sites, it makes sense to use it.

[Hoosier Greg]

Thanks for posing Miriam. Your post brings another question to mind . How well will propane stoves regulate at 4000 feet and higher. That's where I plan to do most my camping when camping alone . Not a problem one with my white gas Coleman at those elevations. Should I be concerned....
Greg

[b.bodemer]

I treated myself to a new Coleman propane stove when I completed my td build and it is stored in the galley. Works great and now I see they have come out with a three burner.

Since I still kayak/camp, when I'm not taking the td, I pack my 20 year old Coleman two burner propane to use in camp for quick meals and it's still going strong. Looks ugly but it works.


Barb

[EffieRover]

Something I found out at random: Coleman makes the Ozark Trail campstoves sold at WM. Not sure if they make them to exacting standards, but I'd imagine legal liability would force at least some of the issues, them being an American company and all. Next time I think I'm forgoing the brand-name price tag.

Our Coleman has always done fine ... except for the day I set it up on the ground and didn't notice that the propane cylinder was resting at a slight downward angle. We had a three foot tall fire jet upon lighting it. Loverly, but not what you want for cooking. That may or may not give you an indication of how Coleman would fare at higher elevations ... hope it helps.

[Dean_A]

I've had a no-frills Coleman for years and never had any problems with it.
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemanc ... oryid=2010

[Hoosier Greg]

Something I found out at random: Coleman makes the Ozark Trail campstoves sold at WM. Not sure if they make them to exacting standards, but I'd imagine legal liability would force at least some of the issues, them being an American company and all. Next time I think I'm forgoing the brand-name price tag.

Our Coleman has always done fine ... except for the day I set it up on the ground and didn't notice that the propane cylinder was resting at a slight downward angle. We had a three foot tall fire jet upon lighting it. Loverly, but not what you want for cooking. That may or may not give you an indication of how Coleman would fare at higher elevations ... hope it helps.

I was at Walmart looking at the Ozarks for sale. At 28 dollars for a two burner I thought it warranted a second look.

Their warranty is backed by Brinkman ,so I have to assume they are the makers..

[grant whipp]

I've used Century/Primus brand portable stoves almost exclusively for nearly all of the last 25 years. I like their simplicity and durability, and much prefer the rubber hose connecting the stove to the supply bottle (gives me a little more flexibility when it comes to bottle placement). Only trouble, lately, is that I can't find them locally anymore ...

CHEERS!

Grant

[Hoosier Greg]

That's the problem I was having . If I wanted one I had to go on line.

I did the next thing ,I bought a Coleman two burner and I bought a flexable rubber hose to go with it.
I think it will do me..
Thanks for all the good suggestions.
Greg.