Can't decide on stove - need input!

[kenallwine]

These are the ones my wife and I have been "discussing"

Coleman
Perfectflow Instastart grill stove

Coleman
All in one cooking system

Coleman
Perfect Flow 2-burner propane grill stove

We need to be able to cook for up to four people. It has to be small enough not to take up a crazy amount of space.

Let me know what you think.:victory:

 

[john101477]

I just bought 2 of the all in ones and have to say i am extremely impressed with the design and quality. might be one of the best coleman has released in years

 

[kenallwine]

I just bought 2 of the all in ones and have to say i am extremely impressed with the design and quality. might be one of the best coleman has released in years

How is it for heat? The site shows that it only has a 5000 BTU output where the others are 20000.

 

[Scenic WonderRunner]

I wondered the same thing. And then I stopped at some garage sales and thrift shops. I found some amazing deals on antique Coleman Stoves, Lanterns, Heaters... I couldn't just leave them there!

So I bought them, thinking I could just use these until I can decide. All of these are what we used when I camped with Dad when I was a kid. So it feels and smells like home.

Now I am a Collector!

Now I can't bring myself to buy a new one. I don't need one, and I don't want one. Do they even smell as good.....hehe


Here is my $5.00 Gold Tank 3 Burner Coleman. Can you guess what year?


By they way....I just remembered. I have not fired up this unit since 2005. It even has old white fuel in the Gold Fuel Unit. All I had to do to get it going was to pour some oil into the pump (the pump is new in 2005, I already replaced it) so it would pressurize. Then I pumped, and it fired right up! You can buy all of the replacement parts you need, to keep your antique Coleman units operating.



Pic Tonight in my driveway....Testing.

Left in original condition as I found it. Works perfect!

You could always do this until you can decide, so you can eat while you think. That's what I did.


And here is another good reason why I do this.

Jack Johnson: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - 3 R Song....


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[rusty_tlc]

Almost all my camping gear was purchased used. The great thing is a lot of people get fired up and buy all this use it a few times then store it in the basement or attic for a couple of years. Eventually it winds up in a yard sale or at the thrift store.

 

[Scenic WonderRunner]

Almost all my camping gear was purchased used. The great thing is a lot of people get fired up and buy all this use it a few times then store it in the basement or attic for a couple of years. Eventually it winds up in a yard sale or at the thrift store.

What Rusty Said......:victory::sombrero::costumed-smiley-007:ylsmoke:




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[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

I give up. What year is the gold tank stove? Looks killer, btw.

 

[Scenic WonderRunner]

I give up. What year is the gold tank stove? Looks killer, btw.

God Bless You...24HON.....!


......:sombrero::costumed-smiley-007:ylsmoke:


Everybody Study Up!....:costumed-smiley-007



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[kenallwine]

Thanks for the input! It is close to yard sale season here so I'll have to start keeping my eye out for one!

 

[Corey]

Check out my new Camp Chef Denali here.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37311

I am very impressed with it, and have used the built in grill in the middle.
Also a Lodge cast iron grill/griddle fits perfect on it for a bigger grill/griddle surface.

 

[Scenic WonderRunner]

And while you are cooking at night....you need to be able to see.


Coleman Lantern Care........

My almost brand new used one time garage sale Coleman Duel Fuel $5.00 Lantern, came with plastic case! All I had to do was clean it.

Carry On.....:1888fbbd:



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[UNI]

Here is a camp stove you might want to check out, the Camp Chef All Terrain Sport Stove.

Specifications Features:
Two 20,000 BTU burners
Three sided wind protection
Inset controls to prevent breakage
Made with durable commercial quality steel
Aluminum Lid
Lightweight

Product Specifications:
Cooking Surface Dimensions: 25" x 14"
Thickness When Closed: 6"
Total Output: 40,000 BTU
Weight: 20 lbs.
Warranty: One Year

 

[kenallwine]

Here is a camp stove you might want to check out, the Camp Chef All Terrain Sport Stove.

Specifications Features:
Two 20,000 BTU burners
Three sided wind protection
Inset controls to prevent breakage
Made with durable commercial quality steel
Aluminum Lid
Lightweight

Product Specifications:
Cooking Surface Dimensions: 25" x 14"
Thickness When Closed: 6"
Total Output: 40,000 BTU
Weight: 20 lbs.
Warranty: One Year

That's not a bad option. $149.00 at REI. -20% = $119.20 and free shipping. Would just need to get the legs and a 5lb tank.

 

[RHINO]

i have one of those and love it,,,, big enough for full size cast iron,, small enough to pack up nice and square enough for a grill box.

 

[socaljeeper]

That's not a bad option. $149.00 at REI. -20% = $119.20 and free shipping. Would just need to get the legs and a 5lb tank.

I like that stove! I guess paying the $20 membership fee in this case would be worth it.