Double burner gas stove

[myotis]

Not very bush crafty, but the expertise is probably here. I am looking for a double burner gas stove and would prefer something "simple" such as...

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/1000000228670

...but, its physically rather big (much bigger than we need for our typical pot sizes), and a bit expensive (but I could cope with that if I had to)

The more typical camp stove double burners, always seem a bit tinny, and complicated to clean.

Has any one got any experience of a stove that might be suitable.

Thanks,

Graham

 

[Tripitaka]

I use the Coleman 424 like this:

http://www.outdoorreview.com/cat/ou...-hiking/stoves/coleman/PRD_98807_2959crx.aspx

I have to agree with the reviews though; burner performance can be erratic but you get MASSES of heat for boiling big pans of water/pasta etc in no time. Light and easy to pack in the car. Runs on unleaded petrol.

 

[myotis]

I use the Coleman 424 like this:

Thanks, I did look at this as a possibility, but I am trying to move away from liquid fuels.

Graham

 

[Minotaur]

Sunniflair

I use something like this but it has legs, and a mesh shelf.

Like any stove a wind sheild helps.

 

[myotis]

Thanks, sunniflair isn't a name I am familiar with, so good to have a pointer.

Graham

 

[Chainsaw]

I got a really cheap one out of Aldi/Lidl, had it for 3 years now on about maybe 15 camping trips. Got a lid and fold out sides, a windshield is a must and it still works great for only about 13 quid or so.

Cheers,

Alan

 

[myotis]

I got a really cheap one out of Aldi/Lidl,

Aldi/Lidl often have some good stuff, I think I saw one there earlier this year, but wasn't in the market then.

Graham

 

[rik_uk3]

The Coleman twin burner stoves are pretty good to be honest, problems come when people use the wrong fuel (car petrol), don't really use them enough to get a 'feel' for the stoves, maybe underpressurised, this is very common. Millions of Americans seem happy enough with them ?

Myotis, do you intend using small canisters or big bottles?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STEEL-FRAME-L...9890310QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

bit lighter
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Large-Tripod-Cast-Iron-Boiling-Ring-Gas-Catering_W0QQitemZ130236087371QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item130236087371&_trkparms=72%3A12|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14.l1318

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAMPINGAZ-LAG...photoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

There are loads out there. I have a twin burner in the lock up I think, if it still works you can have it, no promises, need to check it out first

 

[myotis]

Myotis, do you intend using small canisters or big bottles?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STEEL-FRAME-L...9890310QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

bit lighter
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Large-Tripod-Cast-Iron-Boiling-Ring-Gas-Catering_W0QQitemZ130236087371QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item130236087371&_trkparms=72%3A12|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14.l1318


There are loads out there. I have a twin burner in the lock up I think, if it still works you can have it, no promises, need to check it out first

Both of these look like the sort of thing I was looking for, but as a double burner. especially the Foker at

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SINGLE-CAST-I...photoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

I was hoping to use the 907/904 canisters.

If you have one in the lock up that would be great, and I could come across and get it.

Graham

 

[Karl5]

Why don't you check out this.
Look under "Stoves" and then "Family Outdoor".
There's a couple of double burners there, some for the large gas "bombs" and one for the regular hiking/camping gas bottles.

If none of the stoves are to your liking, then at least you know what's out there...

/ Karl

 

[Wallenstein]

Sunniflair

I use something like this but it has legs, and a mesh shelf.

Like any stove a wind sheild helps.

I have one of these, although we bought it in the sale.

V. good for car camping, the wind shields make a big difference - without them you'll be trying to bodge some from cardboard boxes etc anyway, so might as well get them built-in.

 

[myotis]

Why don't you check out this.
Look under "Stoves" and then "Family Outdoor".
There's a couple of double burners there, some for the large gas "bombs" and one for the regular hiking/camping gas bottles.

/ Karl

Thanks, I didn't realise Primus did double burners like this.

Graham

 

[myotis]

I have one of these, although we bought it in the sale.

V. good for car camping, the wind shields make a big difference - without them you'll be trying to bodge some from cardboard boxes etc anyway, so might as well get them built-in.

So a second vote for Sunnflair , and yes I have been thinking a bit more about the wind shield business.

Thanks,

Graham

 

[scanker]

You don't specify your exact needs, only a double burner. What about two of something like this:

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/camping-equipment/cooking/stoves/5039150210231

The cannisters are smaller than Calor type and you have the option of just taking one stove if you only need one. Just a thought.

 

[GoatBoy666]

Graham,

I have been using one of these for a few years now.

http://www.wymore.net/benandtricia/Expedition_folded.jpg

http://www.wymore.net/benandtricia/expedition_open.jpg

Made by coleman and using there Max fuel which has s seperate propellant gas to unsure constant pressure till end of can, good in the wet and lasts well to.

Friend also has one and when we both take them with us, camp cooking goes a bit corden bleu, four hobs is cool urmmm I mean hot...

Got mine from local shop for about £45, cant find one on the internet just yet
but can recommend them highly.

Goat

 

[myotis]

You don't specify your exact needs, only a double burner. What about two of something like this:

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/camping-equipment/cooking/stoves/5039150210231

The cannisters are smaller than Calor type and you have the option of just taking one stove if you only need one. Just a thought.

Thanks, I suppose my specific needs was the something similar to the burner in the link, but a little bit smaller.

At the moment I do as you suggest. I have several small single burner stoves that I use individually or in pairs and now want something that is all in one. I also want something that runs off 907/904 refillable canisters as this means I'm not throwing canisters away and it substantially reduces running costs.

Graham

 

[myotis]

Graham,

I have been using one of these for a few years now.

http://www.wymore.net/benandtricia/Expedition_folded.jpg

Now that is an interesting stove, but I think I want something that uses the re-fillable camping gaz canisters that can be bought at pretty well any camping/caravanning outlet.

Graham

 

[stevec]

. I also want something that runs off 907/904 refillable canisters as this means I'm not throwing canisters away and it substantially reduces running costs.

Graham

Hi, unless you are going to use it in europe for extended periods, don't use capming gaz (904/907), its loads more expensive than calor gas. also with calor you get the option of using propane if its going to be cold, just need a different regulator.

i have no affils to calor, its just i've been looking into this type of stove myself recently and my main concern was the cost of gas.

best regards
steve

 

[myotis]

Hi, unless you are going to use it in europe for extended periods, don't use capming gaz (904/907), its loads more expensive than calor gas. also with calor you get the option of using propane if its going to be cold, just need a different regulator

Now I knew that, and I felt their was something wrong when I was writing camping gaz, but just couldn't remember what it was I should be writing :-(

Old age I fear. I would be interested to hear of any conclusions you have come to. Although I have a little gas stove and have used Trangias in the past, my only real experience is with primus paraffin stoves.

I liked the solidity of the cast iron burners, and that they seemed reasonably easy to clean. But I can see the benefits of a built in wind shield and even legs, so now wavering a bit.

Graham

 

[rik_uk3]

Now I knew that, and I felt their was something wrong when I was writing camping gaz, but just couldn't remember what it was I should be writing :-(

Old age I fear. I would be interested to hear of any conclusions you have come to. Although I have a little gas stove and have used Trangias in the past, my only real experience is with primus paraffin stoves.

I liked the solidity of the cast iron burners, and that they seemed reasonably easy to clean. But I can see the benefits of a built in wind shield and even legs, so now wavering a bit.

Graham

Stick with the paraffin stoves Graham, burn hotter and are cheaper to run, but if you want to get rid of yours PM me, I collect them