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Some of life's most memorable moments are shared as friends and families eat great-tasting meals around a warm campfire. For years, SafetyCentral.com has been selling the Camp Chef stove line as well as the Coleman Company and Stansport indoor and outdoor stoves and cooking accessories. The outdoor camping stoves and cookware products have enhanced the quality of life for families everywhere. Choosing a Camping Stove Selecting a camping stove is easy once you know the choices and have decided what type of camping trips your family will be taking. Stoves can have one, two or three burners. They will use propane, butane, white gas ("Coleman fuel"), unleaded gasoline, or kerosene. Here is the info you need in order to pick a stove for your trips. Size It will be easier for your first few trips if the stove has at least two burners. This will allow you to use nearly all the same food as at home. With two burners, you can have a typical two-pot meal, like pasta on one burner and sauce on the other. You can even add a third pot by heating up one dish and setting it aside while you heat the others. Brands like Coleman and Stansport typically offer a couple versions of each two-burner stove, with the difference being the space for the pots. The "standard" sizes are adequate for most small families, and with a little creativity and planning, can function well for up to ten persons. This size can be a good choice for larger families if there will be a campfire which could be used to heat some dishes. Otherwise, you might want to try the extra large size stove, as it will accommodate larger pots and may even put out more heat. White Gas ("Coleman") Fuel You will encounter all the fuels named above such as propane, butane, white gas ("Coleman fuel"), unleaded gasoline, or kerosene. However, I recommend only two real choices - propane or white gas ("Coleman Fuel"). The white gas stoves will product the most heat of any camping stoves. It burns cleanly without any odor or effect on food taste. If you spill the fuel it will evaporate very quickly and will not leave an odor. This is very important - sooner or later some fuel will spill on your hand or clothes, maybe even on your table. No problem though. Many of the white gas stoves now come in a "dual fuel" version. This will allow you to use unleaded auto gas. Many campers use the auto gas and are satisfied with it. However, if you spill it or get it on your hands, you will have a hard time getting rid of the odor (check your hands the next time you fill up at the self service gas station). I recommend using only the white gas in the dual fuel stoves, unless you run out and can't buy any - then use a little unleaded gas. This is the advantage to the dual fuel stoves. The main advantage of the unleaded fuel over white gas is cost. Auto gas is about $3.50 to $5.00 per gallon, while white gas is about $4.50. I feel the extra cost for the few gallons of white gas used each year is worth paying so you get the cleanliness of this fuel. Propane Fuel The second fuel option is propane. Propane does not give out as much heat as the white gas stoves, but it has some very significant advantages for family camping. First, propane stoves are much easier to use. The propane comes in bottles that are screwed into the stove, not poured into a small tank's filler spout. It will not spill. All you need to do to start the stove is turn on the gas, and light the burner - just like home. There are even propane stoves with built in electronic starters - just like home. This feature makes the transition from cooking at home to cooking at camp easier for most people. Second, propane stoves are available for use with small fuel bottles, or even large RV type bottles. If you start camping a lot, you will find that the small bottles may be very, very, convenient, but very, very expensive. However, if you buy a stove that has a hose to screw into a larger fuel tank, you can get a better price at the RV refill center. You will also save a lot of bottle changes that can happen right in the middle of cooking your meals. The propane tanks come in 5, 10 and 20 pound sizes. A typical patio gas barbeque grill has a 20 pound tank. The BBQ tank could be hooked up to a stove for the camping trip. Another option with the propane tank approach is to get the optional attachment that will supply propane to a lantern from the same tank. Now you will have a light in your "kitchen." This may be more than you really want for starting out. But if you start with the disposable-bottle type propane stove, you can grow to the tank version later. Backpacker Stoves A note about the single burner backpacking stoves: These aren't made for preparing an entire family meal. Nevertheless, they can come in handy as an extra burner, or to carry with you for a picnic lunch away from your base camp. Most of these stoves will be the white gas type. This is because weight is very important when backpacking, and white gas provides the most heat for a given weight of fuel. Stove Extras Some extra things you will find helpful when using your stove are a windscreen, a starter, a stand, and a fuel funnel (if using white gas). The heat your stove puts out can be blown away making it take a long time to heat up your meal. Most larger stoves come with built-in back and side windscreens. You will be glad you have them on cool, rainy and windy days. The stove starter is a long handled sparker that you use to light the burners. You can use a match, but the sparker is much easier and, I believe, much safer. If you get a propane stove, get one with the ignition system built in. Even though many campgrounds provide picnic tables, you might want to consider a folding stand for your stove. This leaves you with more room on the table for preparing the food, eating, and having the kids play games while waiting for dinner. Stoves come in a variety of styles and sizes, but most follow the same basic design of a single burner attached to a separate fuel source. Your intended uses and destinations will determine which stove and fuel type is the best choice for you. Difficulty: Moderately Easy Step One: Think of the most likely type of use for your stove. If you do lots of car camping with kids, a sturdy camp stove is your best bet. The most popular model is made by Coleman. It has two burners and uses either propane or white gas. For backpacking, explore the many lightweight stoves that are available. Step Two: Understand the pros and cons of fuel types, primarily liquid fuel or pressurized gas canisters. The most popular fuel source is white gas, which performs well in cold weather. Costing only $5 per gallon, it can be purchased in large cans and poured into the stove's fuel bottle. White gas is readily available all over North America but may not be in other parts of the world. White gas stoves come in many models, ranging in price from $75 to $200. Step Three: Choose pressurized gas canisters, the next most popular fuel source, if simplicity of use is your main concern. These canisters are usually a blend of butane and other gases. Some but not all gas mixtures perform well in cold weather. There are many inexpensive stoves that use pressurized gas, starting as low as $35. These are small and easy to pack but not always highly durable. Gas canisters cost a few dollars each. Step Four: Consider other trade-offs. Gas canisters are not refillable and must be thrown away when empty. It is impossible to determine exactly how much fuel remains in a canister. With a stove using white gas, it is easy to check remaining fuel. White gas can spill but a canister can't. 5Step FiveBuy a stove that can use a variety of fuels for global travel. These are usually referred to as multifuel stoves and can be operated on white gas, kerosene, automobile gasoline or even jet fuel. Step Six: Set up a prospective stove and examine it. Is it easy to assemble and use? Pressurized gas stoves can be lit as soon as the fuel canister is in place. Liquid fuel stoves must be manually pumped then primed by preheating the burner. Make sure you understand the instructions before buying the stove, and learn how to use it at home instead of out in the field. Step Seven: Check stability. Will the stove hold a large pot of water securely? This is a major consideration in the field, where a tip-over might be truly disastrous. 8Step EightBe sure your stove or cook set includes a windscreen that shields the burner. This is helpful anytime but an absolute necessity in cold or windy weather. Create a better lifestyle by enhancing your quality time with Camp Chef outdoor cookers or a Coleman portable stove. Camp Chef, Coleman and Stansport quality outdoor stoves are designed to offer the industry's most powerful output options. All these Camp stoves cooks great meals in a fraction of the time of less powerful products. Coleman, Stansport, and Camp Chef has become the industry leader by using only the finest materials available. These top quality companies build outdoor cookers with a commitment to safety and lasting quality. From durable manufacturing design to superior components, our line of outdoor camp cookers are built to last. Our Camp poratble stoves are designed for easy set up and take down. Whether traveling by vehicle, backpack or horse, Coleman, Stansport Camp stoves are compact and simple to transport. Coleman and Stansport have the stove for virtually any outdoor cooking need. from camping and tailgating to backyard barbecues and canning, the possibilities are endless. Coleman stoves are also a vital part of any emergency preparedness plan. Single and Double Burner Portable Propane and white gas, Coleman fuel Camp Stoves. Table top stoves are great for camping, disaster preparedness and tailgate parties, larger single and double burner stoves are ideal for outdoor barbecuing, home canning, or specific jobs like frying a turkey, or making a big ol' batch of gumbo. All of our propane camp stoves have been engineered for maximum efficiency and reliable performance. Supported by a full line of custom cooking accessories, some offer water resistant covers, every portable propane camp stove is a fully portable outdoor cooking unit, ready to perform anywhere your next outdoor adventure takes place. Compare our complete line of outdoor cooking stoves with our competitors, and see the difference! All portable propane camp stoves are ready to use, right out of the box, no assembly required, just bring along your bulk propane tank or purchase disposable propane canister at most any hardware, camping or corner store. Some of our camping stove line is equipped with a no-flame-out burners and chrome cooking grate. We have many different types of outdoor camping stoves in stock. If you're the chef at the campsite, tail-gating at the game, or in your own back yard, a portable propane camp stove by The Coleman Company delivers "home range" heat control like no other outdoor camp stove on the market. All have a stainless steel camp grill. Each Coleman or Stansport stove offers a variable BTU burner system to simmer, saute, stew, or fry like a professional. Cook table top or pop in the legs found in the storage bay under the stove for a sturdy, freestanding cooking unit. Just open the covers attach a propane bulk propane tank or disposable propane cylinder depending on the model of stove to the UL listed regulator and you're ready to cook. Portable Propane Camp Stoves. Outdoor cooking stove, stove outdoor, propane, burner stove two, outdoor gas stove, double burner stoves, propane burner, outdoor burner, propane cooker, Superb outdoor Cooking Products. Find all your outdoor cooking equipment, gas stoves, barbecue grills, barbecue accessories, Camp Chef stoves, Coleman stoves and accessories, Stansport single and double burner camp stove. Coleman or Stansport portable outdoor cooking stove is a complete cooking system all in one. It's a grill, a stove, an oven, a roaster and a smoker. From baking bread to smoking fish to grilling steaks or vertically roasting poultry, the sky is the limit with a Coleman Stove. Models of our portable table top stoves offer consistent cooking performance even in cold weather high altitudes and when fuel is low. Windblock System shields burners for maximum heat or fold down for convenient side table. Individual burner controls from simmer to full boil for perfect outdoor cooking. Built to last, Coleman® and Stansport portable camp stoves are designed with the outdoor adventurer in mind. Coleman and Stansport stoves are innovative because we never stop thinking up ways to make the food you eat at the campsite the best it can be. Coleman® and Stansport stoves are fun and amazingly easy to use. The PerfectFlow™ regulator provides consistent cooking performance by producing a steady fuel stream, even in cold weather, high altitudes or when fuel is low. The Power of Coleman® Propane At Coleman, we design our products to superior standards to ensure you receive optimal performance and longevity from them. Our propane-powered appliances are designed around quality-tested and Coleman-approved propane. Coleman® Propane promotes clean-burning and long product life so you can enjoy your outdoor leisure activities. Always insist on Coleman® Propane. Coleman® Liquid Fuel-powered appliances provide reliable operation in all weather conditions. Nature enthusiasts can rely on the dependability and durability of Coleman® Liquid Fuel-powered appliances. Economical, reliable and efficient.Appliances powered by liquid fuels offer cost-conscious solutions. *Based on Coleman comparative testing of liquid fuel vs. pressurized propane burn times. Coleman Stoves. The first Coleman stoves toured America over 80 years ago as families strapped them to their running boards to explore the countryside. A special military model is credited with helping win World War II, warming soldiers’ bodies and spirits. And rumor has it that moonshiners used them during Prohibition because they left no telltale smoke to tip off authorities. Today, our stoves are some of the most advanced cooking tools around. Makes you wonder what’s in store for the next 80 years. Coleman Propane Grills and Stoves Coleman Propane Grills. It doesn’t get much easier than this. Fully adjustable flame lets you boil water or simmer chili. Wind baffles let you enjoy the outdoor breeze, not fight it. And aluminized steel cooktops and removable, nickel chrome grates let you spend your time on the trail instead of on cleanup duty. Coleman Liquid Fuel Grills and Stoves Coleman Liquid Fuel Grills and Stoves. Modeled after the original. Clean-burning Coleman® Fuel paired with an adjustable flame, wind baffles and a tough, ”take-anything” frame. Convenient cooking. 2- and 3-burner gas stoves – the only ones available anywhere. Dual Fuel™ options let you go almost anywhere and still fill up. Fully adjustable cooking power like your stovetop at home. Wind baffles so you won’t go hungry if Mother Nature sends a strong breeze your way. And a heavy-duty nickel chrome grate that’s easy to clean. Coleman and Stansport Butane, Propane Grills and Stoves Coleman Butane and Propane Stoves. Plain and simple. You need to feed your sense of adventure. And Coleman® Peak1® stoves make chow time a piece of cake. Every time. Because we’ve made them easy to use and hard to abuse, with hard-working reliability that will cook scores of meals under the stars. And Peak 1 stoves are sized just right for your human-powered great escapes. Road Trip Grills & Stoves Coleman Road Trip Grills and Stoves. Coleman knows they type of grill you need. Perfect for grilling when camping or tailgating with friends and family. Note- We also have Coleman Heaters, Cooking Accessories, Cots, Chords, Camping fuels and cannisters, stove generators, Cases, Stands, Regulators, Coleman Stove - like the Coleman Exponent Xpedition Stove - 2-Burner, Coleman Powerpack Stove, 2 Burner, Coleman Stove with Utensil Rack Stove. The Coleman Company, Inc. is a world leader in the outdoor recreation market. Since its inception in 1900, Coleman has grown to be the outdoor company – inspiring people to get outside and introducing innovative products for them to use. Today, Coleman designs and develops many of the world’s best lanterns, stoves, tents, sleeping bags and coolers, and sells its products in more than 200 countries. Buying a Camp Stove Unless you prefer cold beans straight from the can and tea that's not even tepid, a camp stove is an essential item for time on the trail. While stoves of my youth were prone to leaky gas, flare-ups, clogs, and flames that stubbornly refused to stay lit, modern stoves make camp cooking almost as easy as staying at home and firing up the barbecue. Push-button ignitions, flame-control adjustments, self-cleaning fuel jets, and sophisticated mixtures of fuel make these backcountry cookers easy to use, even for those of us who are admittedly culinarily disadvantaged. And the best news is that despite significant advances in fuel and technology, increased market competition has kept prices down, so even after you buy a stove, you'll most likely have sufficient funds left to add some pork to those beans. Price Prices for camp stoves run from about $20 for a bare-bones model to $250 or so for an ultralight titanium cooker. a liquid gas stove that burns white gas, kerosene, aviation fuel, jet fuel, petroleum naphtha (a distillation of crude oil with few additives), and solvents. One of my favorites is the dual burner Peak 1 Xpedition. Since it runs on a single propane/butane canister, you can still go light while boiling water and cooking breakfast simultaneously. Compressed or Liquid Gas? Camp stoves can be divided into two categories. Both have their strengths, as well as their limitations. Cartridge stoves are generally lighter and more maintenance free than those fueled by liquid gas. Cartridge stoves also simmer better than their liquid gas cousins. On the other hand, liquid gas stoves are usually less expensive, more environmentally friendly (most cartridges are disposed after use, although some are recyclable), and hotter burning in all types of weather. Cooking outside has been long associated with a cheery campfire. While an occasional campfire in places with plentiful wood is fine, as more and more people head out, the idea of Leave No Trace camping has caught on. Fires have a substantial impact on the environment, so more and more people are turning to camp stoves. Liquid Fuel or Propane Canister? Stoves are essentially divided into two kinds - liquid fuel and canister. Liquid fuel stoves range in size from the three-burner giant Coleman you grandfather used with his cast iron skillet to make pancakes (those were the days, no?) to lightweight backpacking stoves that weigh next to nothing. Prpane canister stoves would be the same, if you consider a 15-pound propane tank a canister. When buying a camping stove ask yourself what kind of person you are with respect to how you relate to things. A Coleman and Stansport stove is pure simply functionality, where the functions for which it was designed include those of a | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
