Camp stove

[bjm00se]

We use a Camp Chef Everest and a propane tank adapter that fits perfectly on the Mopar tailgate table.

Well, since we're bringing this thread back, I'm also a big fan of the Camp Chef Everest.

1. The burners are 20,000BTU *EACH* as opposed to the Coleman 10,000 BTU each (20,000 BTU *TOTAL*) As others mentioned, when its cold, or windy, or high elevation, or you're just cooking a bit bigger pot to serve more than two people, you'll really appreciate that extra heat to get the cooking done, even if you don't need it on a warm windless summer day near sea level.

2. The temperature control is really good. If all you're doing is boiling water, "off" and "max" is fine. But for cooking anything more interesting, especially breakfast foods like pancakes or eggs, but pretty much anything you want to fry or saute, well, you need good temp control.

3. It's reasonably affordable, and packs up more compact than the full size camp chef standalone gear. But you do need a table to rest it on.

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[mnjeeper]

Well, since we're bringing this thread back, I'm also a big fan of the Camp Chef Everest.

1. The burners are 20,000BTU *EACH* as opposed to the Coleman 10,000 BTU each (20,000 BTU *TOTAL*) As others mentioned, when its cold, or windy, or high elevation, or you're just cooking a bit bigger pot to serve more than two people, you'll really appreciate that extra heat to get the cooking done, even if you don't need it on a warm windless summer day near sea level.

2. The temperature control is really good. If all you're doing is boiling water, "off" and "max" is fine. But for cooking anything more interesting, especially breakfast foods like pancakes or eggs, but pretty much anything you want to fry or saute, well, you need good temp control.

3. It's reasonably affordable, and packs up more compact than the full size camp chef standalone gear. But you do need a table to rest it on.

Just used mine the first time this weekend. I have the two burner Coleman the rest of the world has, and a coleman round grill I think was called the tailgater or something, detachable legs...it was ok. Got the Everest after reading #2 elsewhere. No joke, so much better than the coleman two burner. That and my 5gal propane tank, great pair.

 

[Mules]

After a few failures picking stoves I now bring two options camping.

In the morning, I crawl out of bed and make my bacon, eggs, toast and coffee on an electric pan. I have both a 12v pan that works off my truck's cigarette lighter, and a 120 volt pan running off my power supply.

I usually have an apple, snack bar and gator aid for lunch, as I'm usually running around, 4 wheeling or driving to the next location.

For diner, it's either cooking burgers, steak, or brats over a camp fire (real camping), or going to a local restaurant.

 

[WreckEm711]

After a decent amount of time with it, my opinion on the scottle as a camping stove has soured... It's great for on the back porch, but a pain in the butt while camping. Going to switch to a coleman stove and bring my cast iron along in the future.

 

[ArmyRN]

I usually Overland solo. I've got a two burner Coleman propane stove, but what I've been using the last few years is one of those single burner Gas-One dual fuel stoves. It runs on butane, but comes with a hose to run the one pound propane cylinders. Either fuel seems to work fine. And the green propane cylinders last longer than you'd think. Mine came with a hard plastic carrying case too.

I have an inexpensive tailgate table to put the stove on. Makes it easy.

 

[Old Jeeper]

I am an old hand at camping.

A good quality cooler full of frozen steak (any meant not ground) meat. How to cook meat. Build fire, and keep adding to it until you have a pile of coals.. Big enough to put your cast iron skillet on and has room for your meat. For your meat just slap it on the coals, this is why you need a well-stacked fire so that the coals are hot and make a good pile. The steak will cook fast and you flip it once, don't worry the coal wood dust will not stick to the steak.

I did not make up the steak on coals myself. It was a recipe that Sir Edmond Hillary used, and I was reading his book and that is how he did it...I was only 10 years old and I could not wait to go on another camping trip to try it...been doing it ever since.

Cans of beans

Coffee pot, toss in grounds, and salt, and stir

Frying pan cast iron for bacon and eggs

That's it, no need for more...


The Fire pit: Fire on 2 ft x 2 ft if its just you, but if you and wife and a couple of kids figure somewhere between 3 x 3 - 4 x 4 if you do a lot of cooking. Round and using a shovel dig a pit about 4-6 in deep, round, use a bowl-shape for the pit.

Use the dirt you took out to make a berm and if can find some roacks add them to the berm this is to contain your fire.

Dig a shallow ditch about 4 in wide and about 12 in long tapering down to 4 in deep on either side of the pit. This is to feed fresh air to the coal pile.

See ta the trail and the steak is on me!

Just kidding on the size of the fire, this is about 12 ft x 12 ft, its in my burn pit on the ranch...

 

[Jeepeto]

What is the best camp stove for the money? I will only be using 2-3 times a year

For the money, and a couple times a year, you cannot beat a good old fashioned Coleman stove. Just get the cheap 2 burner and don’t look back. They’re like $50, don’t over think it.

There’s a ton of options for stoves, and you can dial things in just so with weight/size/portability/bling but a Coleman is unbeatable value, and is truly a portable stove top.

 

[gbr]

I usually Overland solo. I've got a two burner Coleman propane stove, but what I've been using the last few years is one of those single burner Gas-One dual fuel stoves. It runs on butane, but comes with a hose to run the one pound propane cylinders. Either fuel seems to work fine. And the green propane cylinders last longer than you'd think.

I switched from a two burner propane to a single burner dual fuel. It works great.

 

[Mine&Hers]

I love my blackstone .

 

[SaintNick]

After a decent amount of time with it, my opinion on the scottle as a camping stove has soured... It's great for on the back porch, but a pain in the butt while camping. Going to switch to a coleman stove and bring my cast iron along in the future.

Well crap, I just picked up an Adventure Skottle for $100. I need to test it out at home and see how I like it.

 

[Mudduck]

I camp pretty often, like once a month at minimum for several days. I use a JetBoil Basecamp stove. Jetboil Java press and a mini mole. I like it because everything collapses and stores inside itself, and its really efficient on fuel. I've made about 2 gallons of coffee on 230gram iso tank and there's still some left.

It's all preference, if there's fire, it'll cook, I'm just bougie with camping gear. it's like the buy once cry once with Jeep parts. EG; a Coleman tent works just fine, but I use an REI or Gazelle T4 hub.

 

[JINO]

I use a GasOne stove. It takes butane or propane.
A butane can will last a few hours on medium heat. Green propane, obviously a lot longer. I always bring extra anyways.
Cheap and works well for a few people.

 

[Atom631]

The Coleman Fold N Go is only $50 on Amazon right now. I have an old school Coleman 2-burner, but it does take up a decent amount of space. For $50bux this seems like its worth a shot.

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[Ua Nosnews]

I received a 22" two burner Blackstone as a Christmas gift. Does anyone have any experience carrying it in a 2 door, without a backseat. Any regrets about the size?

I know there is plenty of room for the grill, just slightly worried about fitting everything else.

 

[SaintNick]

Just scored a JetBoil Genesis Base Camp for $200. Then I bought a Dometic Go table for another $200 which is more than its worth. My thinking was I wanted something more versatile than a tailgate table. I wanted something that wouldn't rattle like even my Goose Gear did. I also wanted something bigger. I wish the table was about 6-8" higher which would make it around the same height as my tailgate table was.I also didn't want to lose the valuable 2" in the back since I sleep back there. I also wanted a table that I could sit at with other people. So all in I got everything for $400 and my GG table was $582. I think this will be a great setup going forward.

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