I noticed on many reviews I have seen of various brands of stoves is the lack of flame adjustability on low heat, how was this stove? Looks super easy to clean, I usually just coil the hose up so it fits inside the handle of the 4kg bottle, One thing I do is if the stove is going into storage for anything more than a few months take the hose out, tape up the ends so nothing can make a home inside the hose or fittings and hang it up so it is hanging vertically - A hose that has a tight set in it is a real PIA! also, it means you have to handle the hose before rolling it up and you will notice any stiffness or damage which means time for a new hose! Awesome review as always - I have never ever felt that in any of your reviews that you are trying to sell me something - just trying to help me make an informed decision- Thank you all!
Thanks for your comment, Ian, some great advice here. I found the flame control to be pretty good, the dial required quire a few turns to go from off to full so there is plenty of adjustment and whilst I didn't cook with it, it did seem to drop down relatively low quite easily. I'm not sure it would be quite in the realms of a gentle simmer, but low nonetheless. ~ Ben
Is it easy to clean? There seems to be a sizeable gap between the burner themselves and the top of the stove. Is the bottom of the stove easy to open to clean anything that could have spilled or fallen between the gaps into the inside of the stove itself? How easy is it to clean the inside of the stove?
You can't get to the inside of the stove, Hammer Rocks, but the base does come close to the burner so you'd probably need to spill food literally on the burner for it to get in the gap. It otherwise seems pretty easy to clean. ~ Ben
That's not a readily available Coleman branded spare, but I'm sure there would be a suitable spare available from a gas-fitter, or we could see if we can follow up a space from Coleman. ~ Ben
Currently looking for a cooking stove for home use so i can cook outside and not make too much of a mess inside the house. Nice channel, wish i lived in SA so i could swing by have a look and purchase. Shame this model on your website is out of stock. I will wait tho
Hey guys, I have one of these that I use with the small green gas bottles. Not sure if it's user error or a manufacturing issue - but when the stove is running it seems to be making little puff puff sounds? Is it meant to do that?
I'm not sure sorry, if it's a steady flame then there is probably no problem. I'd need to see it in action to make a better judgement here, you can always call into a store if you are nearby so we can have a look. ~ Ben
I like the overall simple clean design but it seems it's not an ideal stove for messy cookers. If ever the inside of the stove gets dirty, it will be difficult to clean due to it's closed design and lack of quick access. If only they signed it with the bottom quick to remove.
There is a lip around the opening of the base where the burner pokes through, so spills won't immediately go down into the bottom of the stove. I haven't investigated whether they can be disassembled for cleaning though, there are a few phillips head screwdrivers underneath that look to facilitate securing the base. ~ Ben
Thanks once again Ben that looks like a great stove. I’m looking for something similar that will run of my caravan regulated gas supply. Any suggestions. Regards.
Check out one of our latest podcasts on gas systems for caravans, Graeme, some regulations surrounding your question have changed and we cover off on the topic in the episode. Listen in here - czcams.com/video/SOzCIoRSihc/video.html. ~ Ben
Hi there, After cooking, would you say that the bottom of the stove gets hot enough to damage your portable table? Especially if you use one of those popular plastic folding tables? Would love to know your thoughts or anyone who has one that can comment 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Its more of a product review, and less of an ad - hoping it helps people who exclusively online shop or cant access these products in real life first. ~ Lauren
@@SnowysOutdoors I have the Swap and Go style gas cylinder, I imagine I could get a fitting suitable for the smaller connector of the hose you had in the video? Otherwise, the cooktop looks pretty snazzy. Looks like the antarctic weather has hit where you are now! Another hour or so for where I live.
Can you please ask Coleman to make this but in a single burner option lol? Just a single burner with a thin metal flip up lid that would act as the case/protector for the grill and a wind shield all in one.
@@SnowysOutdoors thanks ben, is there a reason the smaller propane's are usually mounted on that angle? or would i be able to fit my own regulator to it oh a flexible hose and connect it to a small propane that's upright?
Its specific regulator that is different pressure to the standard inline regulators, and also has something to do with compatibility with propane bottles. 100% agree though, it's a huge limiting factor for space. I was keen on this stove but it wont fit with the regulator arm. ~ Lauren
I plan to purchase (2) if these i have two of lower quality that are showing their age . I really enjoy cooking off the grid while camping but prefer propane over coal. I thought about the solar option but that requires extra gear, i prefer to keep it simple. Thanks .
I noticed on many reviews I have seen of various brands of stoves is the lack of flame adjustability on low heat, how was this stove? Looks super easy to clean, I usually just coil the hose up so it fits inside the handle of the 4kg bottle, One thing I do is if the stove is going into storage for anything more than a few months take the hose out, tape up the ends so nothing can make a home inside the hose or fittings and hang it up so it is hanging vertically - A hose that has a tight set in it is a real PIA! also, it means you have to handle the hose before rolling it up and you will notice any stiffness or damage which means time for a new hose!
Awesome review as always - I have never ever felt that in any of your reviews that you are trying to sell me something - just trying to help me make an informed decision- Thank you all!
Thanks for your comment, Ian, some great advice here. I found the flame control to be pretty good, the dial required quire a few turns to go from off to full so there is plenty of adjustment and whilst I didn't cook with it, it did seem to drop down relatively low quite easily. I'm not sure it would be quite in the realms of a gentle simmer, but low nonetheless. ~ Ben
Is it easy to clean? There seems to be a sizeable gap between the burner themselves and the top of the stove. Is the bottom of the stove easy to open to clean anything that could have spilled or fallen between the gaps into the inside of the stove itself? How easy is it to clean the inside of the stove?
You can't get to the inside of the stove, Hammer Rocks, but the base does come close to the burner so you'd probably need to spill food literally on the burner for it to get in the gap. It otherwise seems pretty easy to clean. ~ Ben
Can you get replacement rubber seals where the regulator fixes to the stove. The black one you can see in your video?
That's not a readily available Coleman branded spare, but I'm sure there would be a suitable spare available from a gas-fitter, or we could see if we can follow up a space from Coleman. ~ Ben
I remember when peak 1 used to mean backpacking and mountaineering gear. Imagine carrying this thing up the matterhorn lol
I don't really remember Peak 1 being specifically for mountaineering gear, but it makes sense - perhaps a North American thing?
~ Lauren
Key word... "feels" like cast iron... it also looks like cast iron... But it is really just a sprayed on coating...that does chip...
I couldn't obtain sound information on just hat this material was, Cee Loko, thanks for your feedback. ~ Ben
Currently looking for a cooking stove for home use so i can cook outside and not make too much of a mess inside the house. Nice channel, wish i lived in SA so i could swing by have a look and purchase. Shame this model on your website is out of stock. I will wait tho
Hopefully we have more coning soon, it's a really nice stove. ~ Ben
Hey guys, I have one of these that I use with the small green gas bottles. Not sure if it's user error or a manufacturing issue - but when the stove is running it seems to be making little puff puff sounds? Is it meant to do that?
I'm not sure sorry, if it's a steady flame then there is probably no problem. I'd need to see it in action to make a better judgement here, you can always call into a store if you are nearby so we can have a look. ~ Ben
I like the overall simple clean design but it seems it's not an ideal stove for messy cookers. If ever the inside of the stove gets dirty, it will be difficult to clean due to it's closed design and lack of quick access. If only they signed it with the bottom quick to remove.
There is a lip around the opening of the base where the burner pokes through, so spills won't immediately go down into the bottom of the stove. I haven't investigated whether they can be disassembled for cleaning though, there are a few phillips head screwdrivers underneath that look to facilitate securing the base. ~ Ben
Thanks once again Ben that looks like a great stove. I’m looking for something similar that will run of my caravan regulated gas supply. Any suggestions. Regards.
Check out one of our latest podcasts on gas systems for caravans, Graeme, some regulations surrounding your question have changed and we cover off on the topic in the episode. Listen in here - czcams.com/video/SOzCIoRSihc/video.html. ~ Ben
Hi there,
After cooking, would you say that the bottom of the stove gets hot enough to damage your portable table? Especially if you use one of those popular plastic folding tables?
Would love to know your thoughts or anyone who has one that can comment 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I can't comment on how hot it is after longer periods of cooking sorry, hopefully someone who owns one can chime in here. ~ Ben
The worst feature of Coleman stoves is the small screw regulator pipe or maybe it is my old fingers
Propane canister is a great feature
It can be fiddly, but it's what makes them compact and portable, and enables use of both disposable and refillable bottles. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors be good with a butterfly on the end of the screw in bit
You are correct to much excess over tightening can make it feel unstable and loose as a goose.
That’s great I’m watching a advertisement that has advertisements in it well done Snowys and CZcams
Its more of a product review, and less of an ad - hoping it helps people who exclusively online shop or cant access these products in real life first.
~ Lauren
I really wish Coleman would make a FLEXIBLE regulator :-( . If anyone knows if that's possible to have a flexible regular please let me know where.
These regulators are the single bugbear of most people using the Coleman stoves. Hopefully there is an update one day. ~ Ben
A good review, thanks. I am not familiar with the green bottle style of gas cylinder. Is that refillable, or throw away when empty?
You can refill tho green bottles .I do want on youtube about buddy
You can refill them but these stoves smash through them! Like 4 -5 meals cooked per bottle.
I don't think you are supposed to refill them, but I do believe it is possible. Just proceed with caution. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors I have the Swap and Go style gas cylinder, I imagine I could get a fitting suitable for the smaller connector of the hose you had in the video? Otherwise, the cooktop looks pretty snazzy.
Looks like the antarctic weather has hit where you are now! Another hour or so for where I live.
Can you please ask Coleman to make this but in a single burner option lol? Just a single burner with a thin metal flip up lid that would act as the case/protector for the grill and a wind shield all in one.
Haha, we can suggest it, but I can't guarantee the product designers at Coleman will listen. ~ Ben
Companion make a high output single burner stove for about $145
the mounting system for a gas makes the whole compact shape and size pointless.
It's a Coleman specific system that may be limiting for some setups, but the regulator does pack away in the bag for transport. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors thanks ben, is there a reason the smaller propane's are usually mounted on that angle? or would i be able to fit my own regulator to it oh a flexible hose and connect it to a small propane that's upright?
Coleman beepboxer stove
Haha, I can't un-see this now. ~ Ben
Hyperflame has me happy ATM
Nothing wrong with the Hyperflame stoves. ~ Ben
I wish coleman would make a hose with the small regulator attached to the hose, so we didn't have to use that stupid metal hose regulator
Its specific regulator that is different pressure to the standard inline regulators, and also has something to do with compatibility with propane bottles.
100% agree though, it's a huge limiting factor for space. I was keen on this stove but it wont fit with the regulator arm.
~ Lauren
Are you really indoors with that stove?
Yep, plenty of space around the stove in a large space though, and we didn't keep it on for long. ~ Ben
I plan to purchase (2) if these i have two of lower quality that are showing their age . I really enjoy cooking off the grid while camping but prefer propane over coal. I thought about the solar option but that requires extra gear, i prefer to keep it simple. Thanks .
@@SnowysOutdoors Thanks for the review im sure they appreciate you as well. they need to pay you as well.
Who measures in centimeters?! 😂
Haha, I think only about 192 of the 195 countries in our world use the metric system. ~Ben