stoves
http://www.kellykettle.com/default.aspx enough said
can buy dirrect from kelly and paypal bam bam done
http://www.kellykettle.com/default.aspx enough said
can buy dirrect from kelly and paypal bam bam done
antichrist said:I still think you can't beat the liquid fuel traditional coleman.
Adaptors are available to convert to propane if you so choose, either using the little tanks like lanterns use, or the larger RV size tanks.
I have the above in 3 burner configuration.
For car camping there is none better... I have had my Coleman for 8 years without fail. It's just like our trucks, a little maintenence goes a long way.
My Primus OmniFuel is great and burns almost any liquid fuel imagineable as well as canister fuel. I use that primarily for motorcycle expeditions, but it works well in any situation.
For shorter trips where I'll just use canister gas, I have a 15 year old Roberts Mark III stove adapted to use the current standard backpacking isobutane cans. A company called http://www.camppro.com now owns the rights to that design and has updated the stove to thread to the standard fuel canisters (MSR, SnoPeak, etc). I think they sell that stove for only ~$30.
If you're on a tighter budget, the $15 Colman and Century stoves that screw on top of the propane bottles work great for rear bumper cooking and they don't take up much space.
Mark
For shorter trips where I'll just use canister gas, I have a 15 year old Roberts Mark III stove adapted to use the current standard backpacking isobutane cans. A company called http://www.camppro.com now owns the rights to that design and has updated the stove to thread to the standard fuel canisters (MSR, SnoPeak, etc). I think they sell that stove for only ~$30.
If you're on a tighter budget, the $15 Colman and Century stoves that screw on top of the propane bottles work great for rear bumper cooking and they don't take up much space.
Mark
i have a 20 yr old 2 burner Coleman dual fuel that has served me really well,I even have one of the tin pop up ovens that sit on top of the burner for nice outback pizza
but I bought a new Coleman grill stove this year.
It has worked really well in classic Coleman style. it grills steaks and fish equally well as well as having a burner all in a 3 min to cooking package.
for small groups it has proven its worth .
I paid $49.00
Thom
but I bought a new Coleman grill stove this year.
It has worked really well in classic Coleman style. it grills steaks and fish equally well as well as having a burner all in a 3 min to cooking package.
for small groups it has proven its worth .
I paid $49.00
Thom
For family camping definitely dual fuel Coleman or Campchef. For backpacking MSR or Optimus. For grills, I prefer the infra red grills by either Tec (Cherokee) or Solaire. Unfortunately, no low heat setting option but cooks one inch steaks in less than 12 minutes (medium well) without flare ups.
If you want the Kelly kettles aka Volcano kettles, they are cheaper at Pangaea Expeditions.
Volcano Kettle
If you want the Kelly kettles aka Volcano kettles, they are cheaper at Pangaea Expeditions.
Volcano Kettle
I prefer Coleman dual fuel two burners for family camping. MSRs or Optimus for backpacking. But for grilling, I prefer the infra red grills by either TEC (Cherokee) or Solaire. Cooks a 1 inch steak in about 10 mins (medium well) with no flare ups.
If you prefer the Kelly kettle aka Volcano kettle, they're cheaper online at the Pangaea Expedition site. Volcano Kettle Hope this helps.
If you prefer the Kelly kettle aka Volcano kettle, they're cheaper online at the Pangaea Expedition site. Volcano Kettle Hope this helps.
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I've got three stoves - a Svea 123 I bought circa 1970 and carried though Africa (used dry cleaning fluid when I couldn't find 'essence blanche'), an MSR, but most cooking is still done on the trusty, ol' Coleman two burner. It dates from the mid-1960's. The generator gets replaced every so often (like, it needs it now after the MAR), but it just keeps on truckin'. The folding camp oven increasaes its versatility.
Msr
MSR company is the best lightweight camping stoves available...they have proven themselves so well in Iraq and Afganistan that the Army is buying them and giving them to soldiers as a standard issue item...i personally use the dragonfly model...and wisperlite since they both burn multiple types of fuel
MSR company is the best lightweight camping stoves available...they have proven themselves so well in Iraq and Afganistan that the Army is buying them and giving them to soldiers as a standard issue item...i personally use the dragonfly model...and wisperlite since they both burn multiple types of fuel
Is a Coleman stove really as good as it gets? I mean with all the gourmet chefs in this forum, awesome gear that EE finds, etc the best that can be found is a Coleman!? I was looking at them the other day at GI-joes and they just feel cheap. Thin tin metal, etc. I know they go forevery, but there has to be some sort of exotic overpriced stove that is perfect for car camping... I want to see a stove that is worthy of riding around in the same truck as an Engel FF.
I have a MSR Whisperlite International that burns every type of combustable fuel on the market, cheap perfume and expensive booze. Works well at altitude and in the cold. I used to be a big fan of propane stoves, but I like knowing that the stove I have will always provide heat as long as I have some type of fuel. As far as three-four people for a weekend, no problem, but they'll have to eat one course at a time. We just spent a weekend at Shenadoah National Park and the stove was perfect. It burned less than 22 oz. of fuel for five meals. Go with a multi-fuel stove for the most versitality.
I also have the MSR Whispelite Int'l, and well it is unstoppable. I have burned everything from gasoline, white gas, to diesel, and Vodka. Never had a problem with and it will boil water long before most even get their stove lit. But dont ask it to simmer, thats for little girls.
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polytropoi61
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I recently purchased the jetboil setup and love it. The size/weight is perfect for extended trips or dayhiking and even after using it 6 times a day for a 7 day goat hunting trip it still is on the same fuel canister (even after cooking for 3 people). I've never used it for anything but water but I'm happy nonetheless.
Roverlady said:
I have the POCKET ROCKER too!!!!!! It's cheap, durable, small, will boil water in two minutes, and run full power for 2 hours on a $6 fule can. Plus when someone asked you what it is, you can say"my pocket rocket has never let me down".
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landrvrnut21 said:
ditto on the whisperlite...plus even if you do manage to break it...msr is awesome for replacing!
apg said:
You cooked using Dry Cleaning fluid....omigod...that stuff is used as a rocket fuel, has contaminated thousands of wells around the US and is a known nasty- a carcinogen....but I guess you're still alive....
Cripes,
People cook on cow crap over there. That's about the one thing they could never convince me to do. I'll have the dry cleaning fluid and a smoke, please.
Cheers,
Kennith
People cook on cow crap over there. That's about the one thing they could never convince me to do. I'll have the dry cleaning fluid and a smoke, please.
Cheers,
Kennith
4n24wd said:
There are a lot of great stoves on the market but it depends on what you'll be using it for. If you want a good camp stove that stands then I'd say go with the Costco Expedition 3 burner...$150.00. If you want a compact, backpacking stove go canister fuel for sure. I have 3 primus stoves with pezo light, canister and they rock. If you want a stove for winter camping you can't beat the heat that a good old white gas coleman can put out. I've gotten my The North Face Himalayan 47 up to 94 degrees in the dead of winter with two white gas colemans. But the answer to your question is too broad as there are many good stoves for different purposes. My advice, go to your local REI and ask a sales person. They are all gear heads and can point you in a good direction.