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Camp Chef Everest 2X
Exceptional power, wind protection and stability make it a strong car-camping stove, offset by weak simmer control and a failed igniter.
Field-tested gear
Camping Stove and Outdoor Cooking Reviews
Stoves and camp kitchens tested during real trips, from fast trailside boils to years of basecamp cooking. Reviews cover output, simmering, wind performance, packed size and reliability.
4 published reviews
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Jetboil Genesis Basecamp System
Superb simmer control and compact nesting survived countless trips, though both igniters failed early and the plastic lid warped.
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Coastal Range The Backpacker Stove
A complete 260 g stove with unusual 1.2 L capacity, fast measured boils and excellent nesting, held back by a hot cozy and limited simmer control.
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Jetboil Flash 1.0L
Ninety days of coffee stops in Quebec showed how useful a 100-second boil can be, plus why the Flash remains a specialist rather than an all-round stove.