Whats a good portable propane camp stove?

[ntsqd]

I have a very old Camp Chef Sport Stove. It is excellent, 30k BTU burners that can also hold a fine simmer with ease. It got gang-pressed into service when a borrowed, much larger remote catering stove wouldn't work very well and the gourmet chef of that meal was amazed by it. He fed ~150 people mostly from it.
The downside is that it is huge!

I bought a Partner Steel two burner stove to replace the Camp Chef when we just don't need that big of a stove. So far I've had it out on one trip only and it appears to be everything that the Camp Chef is, in a much smaller package.

 

[h2opup]

Several folks here mention propane converters for old Coleman stoves.

I have an old 425E (the smaller green classic with red tank that hangs off of the front). I use white gas, but it would be nice to have the option of hooking up to my larger propane tank, too.

Is this the converter that I need? If not, which one do you use?

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/mr-heater-pressure-regulated-propane-convertor?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Cabelas%7CShopping%7CPMax%7CCamping%7CGeneral%7CNAud%7CGoogle%7CNMT&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19581383988&gclid=CjwKCAjwi-DBBhA5EiwAXOHsGe_m54H-uCuHPfeIsP_AawdpIIZdhH5KKp7nl-7ALntJYDmZVKBqVhoCSlMQAvD_BwE

I already have the hose to attach this to the 5lb propane tank.

Many thanks!

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Several folks here mention propane converters for old Coleman stoves.

I have an old 425E (the smaller green classic with red tank that hangs off of the front). I use white gas, but it would be nice to have the option of hooking up to my larger propane tank, too.

Is this the converter that I need? If not, which one do you use?

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/mr-heater-pressure-regulated-propane-convertor?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Cabelas%7CShopping%7CPMax%7CCamping%7CGeneral%7CNAud%7CGoogle%7CNMT&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19581383988&gclid=CjwKCAjwi-DBBhA5EiwAXOHsGe_m54H-uCuHPfeIsP_AawdpIIZdhH5KKp7nl-7ALntJYDmZVKBqVhoCSlMQAvD_BwE

I already have the hose to attach this to the 5lb propane tank.

Many thanks!

Is that all you need to convert from gas to propane?
I found a new 2 burner on Amazon for $89. Can't believe how much they have gone up in price.
I added the Prizo igniters to my camp stove and also to the camper's stove.
Wouldn't have them any other way IMO.
Frank

 

[ntsqd]

What prizo's did you use? Are they fixed or usable on other devices?

Really irritating that even refillable lighters do not last.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

What prizo's did you use? Are they fixed or usable on other devices?

Really irritating that even refillable lighters do not last.

I just bought a kit one from Lowes/HomeDepot.It's like the ones used on BBQs.
It's all inclusive just drill a hole the right size and wire it up.
Easy/peasy. Amazon has several choices.I found a 2 pack for under $10.

Frank

 

[Seattle Mitch]

Partner steel two burner with a break apart hinges without a doubt. Best stove you will ever buy. Last stove you will ever buy. You should see the welds on that thing.

 

[h2opup]

Helpful input, but I am looking for whatever previous commenters (e.g. craig333, JaSan) in this thread meant by 'converted my old Coleman stove to propane'.

I believe that it can be accomplished by replacing the value/generator system on the original white gas Coleman with the link I included in my earlier post (included again here), but am trying to confirm.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/mr-heater-pressure-regulated-propane-convertor?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Cabelas%7CShopping%7CPMax%7CCamping%7CGeneral%7CNAud%7CGoogle%7CNMT&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19581383988&gclid=CjwKCAjwi-DBBhA5EiwAXOHsGe_m54H-uCuHPfeIsP_AawdpIIZdhH5KKp7nl-7ALntJYDmZVKBqVhoCSlMQAvD_BwE

Thanks!

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

I’d reach out to Coleman. I’ve got a little sportster that was my godfather’s. Wanted to have it use unleaded (not possible). Coleman got back to me in a a business day.

 

[h2opup]

I spoke to Coleman today (great minds) and was told that they don't make that kind of adapter. Another reason that I'm trying to find out if the Stansport one will fit.

Actually, the place I called was Old Coleman Parts where I just got some replacement pieces for my old stove. What a great resource! They have on-line schematics and part numbers for all of the old equipment. The owner was very friendly and helpful. They even throw in a free patch with your first order.

Old Coleman Parts > Coleman Parts

Old Coleman Parts sells parts for your Coleman stoves and lanterns. We have generators, mantles, glass globes, pump cups and cap gaskets. 200A, 220, 228 242, 236, 237, 413, 425, 426, 500, 502 models.

www.oldcolemanparts.com

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I know.I know but it might just be easier and less expensive to get a new one.
At less then $100 you get one made to run on what you want.Safer also IMO.
Good luck.
Frank

 

[wjm1776]

I’ve really liked my Eureka Spire XL. It’s run well off a 1 lb propane bottle and a larger bottle attached. I have connected a jetboil to the jetlink for an additional burner and that ran well.

 

[ntsqd]

I started out with a Camp Chef Sport Stove (NLA) and that set a high water mark. 30k BTU burners and very good flame control. Only downside is that it is big. Some vehicles aren't even going to be able to take it camping.

In a quest for a smaller version of the same thing we bought a Partner Steel 22" 2 burner stove. I *think* it's the 22" anyway. I have exactly one trip with it and it was everything that I'd hoped for. About the only thing that has been a downside so far is that some of the edges were a little sharp, but a few minutes with a burr-whip cured that.

 

[Wyo4Life]

In addition to my Coleman 2 burner propane stove I have used for years, I also have a single burner stove that uses the butane bottles. I cannot remember the name of it but is the same stove they use at restaurants when the cook is making individual omelets while you wait. It works really well and I actually like it better than my Coleman when I only need one burner. A lot of people make them but they are basically all the same, just like the one I put a link to below.

Mr. Outdoors Cookout Single Butane Stove with Carry Bag

Mr. Outdoors Cookout Portable Butane Stove is great for traveling to the campsite or any outdoor event.

www.googleadservices.com

 

[rjap]

I was using a small lightweight canister backpacking stove for a while. Suited my cooking, but it was not at all stable with larger and heavier cookware. It was replaced with this Snow Peak stove. Not cheap but it packs small and will fit in multiple places in the cabinets in my Hawk. Stable and very well made. Only downsides, besides the price, is that it does not have a windscreen. It is designed for isobutane, but I suspect it would work on propane with the right adapter.

 

[TGK]

I purchased a Kovea Slim Twin propane stove 2 years ago primarily for it’s slim compact profile. The other stoves I had were a fair amount thicker and taking up limited space. So far I’m very pleased with it’s performance. The attached review does note that the regulator will not fit inside the stove for transport. However, my stove came with a regulator that had a flexible metal hose vs the rigid one portrayed in the review. It fits inside without issues.

I purchased my stove from Nomadica Outfitters (nomadicaoutfitters.com) and it looks like it is still available.

Kovea Slim Twin Review

The Kovea Slim Twin earns an award for its great space-saving design, proving its worth in a field of worthy camping stove competitors. It is affordable...

www.outdoorgearlab.com

 

[Machinebuilder]

I am very happy with my Camp Chef Everest. After a LOT of use I think it needs a new regulator.
Since that part appears to unobtanium I decided to try a Camp Chef Ranger.
It is marketed as a hunting blind/camp stove.
I have tried it out briefly at home and it has big powerful burners. I am not sure how well it does turned down to a simmer.

I find it hard to find a portable stove that simmers well, most reviews only talk about how many BTU's and how quick water boils.

 

[Vic Harder]

I am very happy with my Camp Chef Everest. After a LOT of use I think it needs a new regulator.
Since that part appears to unobtanium I decided to try a Camp Chef Ranger.
It is marketed as a hunting blind/camp stove.
I have tried it out briefly at home and it has big powerful burners. I am not sure how well it does turned down to a simmer.

I find it hard to find a portable stove that simmers well, most reviews only talk about how many BTU's and how quick water boils.

I love our Stansport 3 burner - 3-Burner Propane Camp Stove
Burns very hot and simmers better than any of the dozen or so I have tried.

 

[h2opup]

Several folks here mention propane converters for old Coleman stoves.

I have an old 425E (the smaller green classic with red tank that hangs off of the front). I use white gas, but it would be nice to have the option of hooking up to my larger propane tank, too.

Is this the converter that I need? If not, which one do you use?

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/mr-heater-pressure-regulated-propane-convertor?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Cabelas%7CShopping%7CPMax%7CCamping%7CGeneral%7CNAud%7CGoogle%7CNMT&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19581383988&gclid=CjwKCAjwi-DBBhA5EiwAXOHsGe_m54H-uCuHPfeIsP_AawdpIIZdhH5KKp7nl-7ALntJYDmZVKBqVhoCSlMQAvD_BwE

I already have the hose to attach this to the 5lb propane tank.

Many thanks!

In answer to my own question - lol - yes, this device plus a suitable propane hose works to convert an old Coleman stove for using propane from a larger bottle. I bought the Stansport converter. It appears to be identical to the one from Mr. Heater.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

That looks great. I’d be interested in a report about how well it works. I gave daughter Kate the stove and lantern we used when the kids were small. They came from my parents.

 

[fish more]

I've a couple of those dinosaurs, they work great, but alittle large when space is a issue.