A few questions for those running Partner 2 burner 18" Stoves...

[thefishhawk]

One more question: Would a Partner steel stove be up to the task of heating the water in a Zodi Extreme shower? Their burner just seems like another thing to bring along and keep track of.

specs say the Zodi burner is 10k btu and partner stoves are the same so should work fine. it's only 3 gallons, it will take awhile though I think with only 10k, 10-20 minutes I bet if it's cold water. 10k is a little wimpy, it takes awhile to boil a full pot on a partner too. That's one place where Partner lacks is having a high-output burner, a Woodland Power stove or Partner Blaster would do it in no time.

 

[fredgoodsell]

has to be the 16", the 18" won't fit. Great protection but I'm not sure if it's worth the weight, partner's are pretty tough to begin with. The two burner with a lid will fit too if you want room for other stuff. The 18" seems to be a little more popular due to the extra room for pans on top, depends on what you need of course. Personally, my favorite is the break away and having the burners in one long row.

True, has to be the 16". The ammo can is a great option for rafting. I agree that it's overkill and not worth the weight for vehicle-based cooking.

 

[thefishhawk]

I've never used an ammo can on ours for rafting, just an extra 20 pounds to carry and rust. The stove can handle it.

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

My current stove is very unwieldy that's why I asked. But the partners slimmer proportions would let it show in a drawer without eating up all the space.

 

[outdoornate65]

Just back from my second camping trip since buying a PS 18" double-burner stove w/ windscreen. Gotta say how much I love this stove. Super power even at altitude, easy to clean and works great with the matching skillet from Partner Steel. I purchased a storage bag from Blueridge Overland Gear that appears well-made and should do a fine job of protecting the stove from bumps/bruises. I'm powering the stove with propane from a Worthington 6# aluminum tank. The tank is the perfect size for multi-day trips and will allow me to stop using the disposable green propane tanks.

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

Thanks for the review. How was the temperature control?

 

[FlagRS]

18" in a Chuck Box

I've been running this 18" unit in the top of my chuck box for the past 6 months. No lid or wind screen because It's kept in the box. This picture from January in it first use.

I can't say enough good things about it. Lightweight, easy to clean, puts out more power than my stove at home. Sometimes lower temps for simmering can be difficult. I can get the left burner a little lower for simmering rice and steel cut oats. Just spent the last week in Colorado camping near some alpine lakes and it worked great.

 

[thefishhawk]

Just back from my second camping trip since buying a PS 18" double-burner stove w/ windscreen. Gotta say how much I love this stove. Super power even at altitude, easy to clean and works great with the matching skillet from Partner Steel. I purchased a storage bag from Blueridge Overland Gear that appears well-made and should do a fine job of protecting the stove from bumps/bruises. I'm powering the stove with propane from a Worthington 6# aluminum tank. The tank is the perfect size for multi-day trips and will allow me to stop using the disposable green propane tanks.

Those "disposable" green 1 lb'ers are refillable with a small adapter off a regular tank too. I bet that aluminum tank is super nice!

 

[outdoornate65]

Thanks for the review. How was the temperature control?

Finding it to be pretty good. The PS skillet is so thick that it heats up evenly vs having a couple "hot spots" under the burners. I can crank-out a bunch of bacon now....which is always a plus.

 

[outdoornate65]

Those "disposable" green 1 lb'ers are refillable with a small adapter off a regular tank too. I bet that aluminum tank is super nice!

Understand you can refill those now. I do keep a single green canister in my rig as a back-up in case the main tank runs dry (still on first fill).

The aluminum tank is really sweet....a nice pairing with a PS stove. Since I just turned 50, I've decided I'm worth it. :chef:

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

I'm finally about to order mine. I will miss using my windscreen as a utensil/spoon rest though. Anyone seen something like this for the Partner stoves? Do you need an adapter to run these off the 1lb cylinders.

 

[Stumpalump]

Thanks for the review. How was the temperature control?

Most stoves seem to creep up hotter and hotter or you dim them and the next thing you know they flame out. If you are familiar with this issue then you will like the Partner. You need to check it once or twice when cold and then it's very stable. It will stay consistent and lit on a very low simmer really well. The 16 gets a little tight for two pans and is why the 18" is popular. The 18 also fits the griddles that are most common as well. I mention this because with good flame control I like cooking things like bacon or pancakes so much more that I do it every trip. I'd love to get rid of that hose and screw a bottle right onto the side if anybody has done it. ??

 

[Kgorman]

We have a couple trips under our belt with the 22" 2 burner with windscreen. The windscreen is effective. I got a bag from blue ridge expedition gear http://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/2-Burner-Partner-Steel-Stove-Bag-p/21ps2.htm for it and love it. I use Coleman bottles but they get used up quick, I plan to move to a 10# bottle.

 

[lchavez]

I pulled the trigger on a partner 16 after my last trip of frustration with the Colman. Added the mini griddle as an afterthought and am very impressed with both. Excellent flame control and the griddle only gets better with use. The 16 fits perfect, along with griddle and hoses, in a front runner wolf pack.

 

[fj40_nut]

The matching griddle from Partner is an excellent addition to the stove. We use ours around the house and on trips.


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