Advantages: Fast, cheap to run, fuel widely available - globally Disadvantages: haven't found any yet - except not really lightweight
I have used a range of different camping stoves over the years, having been involved in outdoor activities with young people I have had an ongoing debate around the safety/efficiency issues.
I have personally used a colemanstove for 15 yrs - the special delight is when you are camping with Trangia fans. I like to set-up the stove and kettle, in the time it takes to boil I can get my tent pitched and then go round with mugs of tea whilst my friends kettles are just getting up to a simmer - smug doesn't even enter into it.
So why else am I convinced? You can control the stove from a gentle simmer to a full rolling boil, the fuel - unleaded petrol - is widely available, a tank full is plenty to cook a meal for two, with extra brews as well. The stove has a fairly wide base an is stable in most conditions, it is easy to light and soon ...
Advantages: Small, portable, high heat (but controllable), reliable Disadvantages: Price of fuel
I purchased a Coleman Peak 1 camping stove about 12 years ago, when I embarked on an expedition to walk the Penine Way.
The stove is lightweight, portable, and best of all - reliable. It gives a good heat, boiling 2 pints of water in less than 5 minutes (try doing that with your standard Calor Gaz stove!).
Although the power output is high, it is also very controllable. There is a small lever to adjust the flame, and it can be lowered to a simmer if that is all that you need.
Safety has also been taken into consideration such that, even though the stove is fuelled with petrol, it can be tilted, turned, and even inverted without flaring up in your face.
The fuel made by Coleman is rather expensive (around 9 pounds for a 1 litre tin), although the newer models can now use standard unleaded fuel of the type you put in your car ...
this is a basic stove that uses a petrol pump system thast folds away easily. it is compact and durable. perfect for camping. the 2 burners makes it easier than a single burner stove.
Will change to standard review when i have the time. ...
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Product details
Long Name
PerfectFlow Stove and Grill
Type
Camping Cooking Equipment
Manufacturer
Coleman
Manufacturer's product description
Camp breakfast just got easy, this stove and grill operates both options simultaneously and uses propane, effective at lower temperatures and varying altitudes. It is enhanced by PerfectFlow system for consistent performance throughout the cylinder life and uses the WindBlock system for wind protection, doubling as side tables when used horizontally.
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