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[chnlisle]

Scott,
Pam is really quite a gourmet chef. And as I told you a few weeks ago we eat just like at home when we camp. For many years when we lived in Oxnard she was a caterer. When my buddy Gene bought one of those stainless bells and whistle camp stoves I asked her if she wanted one. She said "for what reason, the one we have works great, its cheap and easy to use."

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[ScottBailey]

Scott,
Pam is really quite a gourmet chef. And as I told you a few weeks ago we eat just like at home when we camp. For many years when we lived in Oxnard she was a caterer. When my buddy Gene bought one of those stainless bells and whistle camp stoves I asked her if she wanted one. She said "for what reason, the one we have works great, its cheap and easy to use."

But Jay: it's made in China! You guys and your foreign trucks!

The Partner stove is about 4-5 times the cost of a Coleman. The Partner looks like a quality American made product. I don't mind paying extra for indestructible American made camp gear. Especially if I intend to use it for years to come AND pass it on. So, which costs more, the $250 Partner or the $50 Coleman? Or is that a $300 Coleman? Hows that price compare to the stove in my ATC?

Anyway. I concede the Coleman is enough for the short term. But if I can swing it, I'll get an American made stove. Actually, I intended to buy whatever makes my wife happiest camping. She has decided outdoor cooking is for her. So be it.

[chnlisle]

Scott I've used that same stove for 8 years so it's basically free. Treat it right and it'll last forever

[DLN]

As Jay said, take care of it and it will last forever, I've got a Coleman that's 18 years old and still going. Price was around $50 at the time.

[ScottBailey]

Guys, it's still made in China.

[RonSchon]

For about $70 at Gander Mountain 2 weeks ago I ran across this gem... The big daddy skillet. Just put it right on the fire. No stove needed.

[ScottBailey]

After a disapointing search for American made propane camp stoves and reading a few reviews I bit the bullet and bought the Partner. An 18" 2 burner w/ windscreen.

Y'all can thank me now for helping stimulate the economy.

[GSBFree]

Nice...it's on my to get list. I'm anxious to hear your thoughts about it.

[DirtyDog]

I'm interested to know what it takes to run the unit off the smaller disposable propane containers.

[chnlisle]

Thanx Scott now buy a Buick........or a Hyundai.