Coleman Propane Camp Stove

A Coleman propane camp stove will always serve you well when you go camping. They are well-built, have sturdy construction, thoughtful details and are very reliable.

But which one is the right stove for you? And why are we recommending propane as the fuel type?

Read on to find out !

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Coleman Propane Camp Stove

Which type of fuel is best? Something we are asked a lot about is whether propane is better than butane.

The answer, as always, is "it depends". It depends on exactly what your trip will involve, where you are going and whether you are hiking or setting up camp in one spot.

The main difference between the two fuels is weight. You may think it's odd to consider weight, as both gases must be quite light, correct?

The difference arises due to way the two fuels are stored. Butane is stored at relatively low pressure, so it only needs a light-weight aluminum canister.

On the other hand, propane is stored at high pressure, and so needs a stronger, steel container, which is considerably heavier.

There are also a couple of minor differences between the two;

Propane works better than butane if it's cold or at altitude.
Propane is slightly cheaper.
Propane may be slightly more available.
Propane canisters can be re-filled, whereas butane canisters are discarded, so you have to buy a new canister each time you want a re-fill.

So, the bottom line is that Butane is better if you are backpacking or hiking, because it is so light. But if you will be camping in one spot, and getting there in your own vehicle, propane is the winner.

How many burners do you need?

It depends on how many people you plan to be cooking for. If you will be camping alone or as a couple, you may be able to get away with a single burner stove.

CLICK HERE for further details on the Coleman Cascade 1-burner camping stove.

On the other hand, if you will be cooking for two to four people, or you simply want more flexibility, then a two burner stove will be better.

And for more than four people, a three-burner will be your best option.

Coleman Propane Camp Stove

A Coleman single burner camp stove

Coleman Single burner camp stove

Here are a couple of two-burner stoves from Coleman that we like, as they are relatively well-priced and quite compact; they are the Classic Triton Propane Gas Camping Stove, 2-Burner, at $87.99; and the Deluxe Tabletop Propane 2-in-1 Grill/Stove, 2-Burner, at $119.99.

CLICK HERE for further information and to purchase the Coleman Classic Camping Stove.

For further details and to purchase the Coleman Deluxe Tabletop Stove CLICK HERE.

Coleman Two burner stove with a blue coffee pot and an orange cooking pot

The Coleman Classic 2 burner

A 2-burner stove gives you a bit more flexibilty for heating two things at the same time.

Coleman camp stove Deluxe, with 2 burners.

The deluxe tabletop camp stove

Coleman 3-Burner Camp Stove

The Coleman Classic 3 burner stove

This burner has

cooking power up to 28,000 total BTUs
3 Adjustable burners
Pressure regulator for consistent performance
Push button ignition - no matches required!
Wind blocking panels that can fold down to be side tables

CLICK HERE for further details and to purchase this 3 burner stove.

A good-quality propane camp stove will make your life much easier; apart from being an excellent stove, making it easier and quicker to prepare yummy meals, it will be easy to clean, and will last for many years.

It's definitely worth spending a bit more money for high performance and high quality!

Now that you know all about Coleman propane camp stove, check out the perfect camping meals at this page.

And remember to look at The Camping Family Home Page to check out everything else about camping with your family!

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