I own this stove and I’ve never had a problem with it. I bought an eight dollar adapter and can use the stove with the small green propane bottles too. Before I made a little bag for the stove, I just wrapped it up in a bandanna.
My first Coleman Peak One stove lasted 37 years and never failed until I took it on an overland camping trip this past January. I always keep back up stoves in my kitchen gear kit, a smaller BRS and a small Jetboil. I bought another Coleman Peak One and used the tiny camera bag I used for the first one. It's a dual pocket bag with the stove in one and a Bic lighter in the smaller pocket. The Peak One complements the larger Coleman camp stove. Weight nor boil time is ever a factor for me.
Whats the larger Coleman camp stove you use? This one isn't labelled "Peak 1" anymore, it's boxed as (Classic) Backpacking with "Ultra Lightweight 6.7oz" below, and advertises to boil 1L in 4.3 mins and 10,000 BTU
I bought an inexpensive stove it broke on day 3 of a 4 day hike. I bought this stove for the durability I do not care if it's a few ounces heavy it fits into my cup just fine for storage. I will take durability every time. I highly recommend this stove And I've been hiking and backpacking for over 30 years it truly comes down to durability.
this stove as originally designed by campingaz was not meant to be a high-speed water boiler, it was designed for cooking real food in real cooking pots and pans. that's why it has a large burner head for good flame distribution and a pressure regulator so that it can maintain a low, steady heat over an extended amount of time so you don't burn the bacon.....
I own the Campingaz one, it comes with a case but it's much more expensive (30€ I think). The problem with this brand, is that they have no idea about hikers, so everything they build is heavy. This thing is 2.5 times heavier than the other stoves and needs special canisters (the fixation isn't compatible with the rest).
Coleman bought out Camping Gaz about 5 or 6 years ago. I bought a Peak 1 to convert my old CG Bluet 270 Turbo to give it a new life so to speak. I took apart the Peak 1 seeing that there’s a blue knob just like my old CG stove. I laughed and put my Peak 1 back together and use it instead. It’s great for day hikes, river camping, and primitive camping in county/state/nat’l parks. MSR Pocket Rocket for the multi day hikes….
@@rizerburnz Right, too heavy for backpacking. Plus the GAZ stove was a pain to set up. I used it once and it's in the garage with other uselesss or little used stuff.
As someone(who prides himself in the food he cooks) who has done several multi day hikes the few ounces this weighs above something like a pocket rocket is easily recouped in ease of use and wide heat distribution. I have both stoves but carry this one when I go out camping or hunting just because of that large burner head and how great this little stove will simmer, out of all the stoves I have used this and the msr dragon fly feel the most like using a regular gas stove for flame control and use
I have owned one for more years than I can remember. I have never had a problem with it. It's not the smallest or lightest, but it is sturdy and dependable.
The Peak 1 was my first canister stove. I like it for its flame control so I can actually fry or heat up some things instead of just boiling water. Thanks for another great video.
I’ve had a Peak 1 stove for about 20 years. I 💗 it and it’s my no. 1 go to stove. It’s very wind resistant and I love the control. For high winds , I have an aluminum shield. It’s a bit heavy for some hiking trips, but I still prefer it over the pocket rocket because it’s so stable. I use a spare little drawstring bag for it. I could care less about how long it takes to boil a liter of water; I never boil that much water. I’ve even used it to cook an entire meal for 4 on it.
Just did a test with mine using a 5 inch pot. It boiled 16.9 oz of water in 3:12. But it can do what a pocket rocket can't it can simmer very low. Thumbs up 🤣
Love Coleman products. Been using them for years they never failed me as long as I took care of them. So much high-tech stuff on the market today. Don’t get me wrong I do like light weight at 63 years old.
I have one. Doesn’t have a case, but I love that the fins fold in and it is fairly compact while closed and feels sturdy when opened. I drop it into a ziplock bag, chuck it in my bag, and off I go. Fan.
I’ve used mine a lot and agree with you that it’s a robust sturdy burner. One thing I have noted with all the other canister burners is that it definitely uses more fuel and takes longer to boil water. It’s still a great backup stove though. I have used the MSR, the RedCamp, and the Maple Fire stoves. Favorite is a toss up MSR and Maple Fire
I didn't really want one of these because they're so heavy, but I needed to cook outside and this is what walmart had. I have a bigger butane burner type stove, but they were all out of that type of fuel. So, with limited options, it worked.
Something to remember about these kind of stoves is whether you just want to boil water or actually cook something! I have svea 123 I got in 1970 (10 bucks) and it still works like new. However it’s basically a 1 trick pony boiling water. This little guy lets you do that but also lets you actually cook stuff. The weight is worth the usefulness. I love this thing!!
I love this stove, I first saw it being used by Fishermen's Life in catch and cooks and so got me one! I've used it to cook many fish for lunch when I didn't have the time to do it at home and it always gave lunchtime a special feel to it, I used it once on a catch/cook and was impressed with how well it holds the pan. Sadly I lost mine on the way home because there was a hole in the bag. I'm definitely going to get another one😊
I took everything off on my model the red part comes off the flame reflector comes off and the dog comes off revealing another knob right now it's bare metal with a Blue knob and it's been like that for the last 2 years being used at least once a week these things are bomb proof I leave this b**** out in the rain
I have two, after liking the first one so much. Note that they can run on propane by buying the msr to propane pressure converter for 10 bucks on Amazon. Combined with the 1 lb refiller nozzle, filling from a 20 pounder, these things are next to free to operate. Cooking on large pans the knob overheats and if left long enough could melt. I use aluminum foil to shield the knob. You'll figure the way. Good stuff. Thanks for the review.
Just discovered your channel. Love it! I got this stove from Walmart at least 12 years ago for around $10. It has never let me down. Yeah its not the lightest but I like the flame control. It fits nicely into my little pot so I don't need a carrying case. I'm looking at getting a lighter stove so I'll be looking at your other reviews. Keep up the good work!
I have one of these and it's always done very well. If I remember correctly it's bigger because it has a built in regulator that helps it perform in cold temps and high elevation. That's where it outshines the rest of the canister stoves.
I've got one I use for canoe camping. Even though its bigger than some other lightweights it simmers very well so you can actually cook on it. I dont need a case cause I keep it in my msr alpine cook kit. It's a good medium weight set up for coffee to trout ti mac n cheese.
I do motorcycle camping. I use my Jetboil Zip as my primary stove. I do fancy dinners every other night and I carry this Coleman stove as my 2nd stove. It's very adjustable compared to my Jetboil. One will be cooking the main part and one will be cooking vegetables are some such. I've had zero problems with the Coleman.
Yep. I use the little jetstove blowtorch for motocamping...but they are great boilers but horrible cookers. They are lava hot in one spot. A great egg and bacon burner. This peak 1 is the burner on a standard Coleman 1lb stove, reduced to the folding style. I considered it but I decided to adapt a tuna can for the pocket rocket as a slower burner. That works great and fits in my coffee cup. Turns that jet into a spread burner to do light fluffy eggs in a 50 cent folding frypan.
I just bought mine used at my local thrift store for $5.00! But it looks very different from yours. It came with an cloth bag AND an aluminum case for storage and traveling. Its a multi fuel one and can be use with kerosene. It has a pumping system. I have seen many videos of the Coleman compact stove and there many versions of it. I don't think I could used the green propane bottles on mine unless I get an adapter. Still Im happy with it.😊
It’s a good one because it’s a powerful, relatively efficient stove that’s cheap and and always available at Walmart! It’s to bulky and heavy for me but it’s always a recommendation for emergencies!! If you buy the readily available adapter you can run it on the cheap, standard 8oz butane canisters(little less than $3.00 a can) which is great for emergencies. If it came with a piezo igniter and a hard plastic case they would sell like hotcakes.
These were on clearance at Target last week for $5 and change and I bought a few to give away. They don't have as high of an output as other stoves, but they work nicely and are pretty compact. The stove is not that robust as you state and feels very cheap, but seems durable enough. And, it works well with a nice variety of pot sizes. It probably takes 15 minutes to boil a couple cups. This works nicely with the Stanley Adventure set and I wouldn't choose to use with car camping, but would use for just day hiking and heating up some food or making hot chocolate. I don't think it needs a carrying case other than a $5 waterproof sack found at Wallyworld so it doesn't dirty the inside of your pack. Certainly more packasble and not too dangerous for the inside of your pack, such as the Primus Classic Camp Stove. For a budget offering it is a nice find, however, it doesn't replace an MSR Windpro or Pocket Rocket.
I had one of these bad boys in the marine corps. I was rocking a bubba instead of a hydro flask, and a Coleman instead of jetboil. These things are awesome for the price!
I've got one of these stoves, I used a tall Solo Stove Pot 1800 witch is almost 2 liters and it did not take 10 mins to boil water that I used strait from an Aquafina water-bottle. 3-4 mins tops I'm sure, I was out doors at a camp-site as well in early spring, not a hot day at all in fact it got down to 47 degrees that night. The size and composition of the pot you are using in this test is likely why it took so long but it also possible you got a defective unit.
If you take the red plastic off you'll see it actually is a Campingaz stove underneath, it even has the characteristic Campingsz blue knob under the black knob. The metal body even has the same markings. Coleman bought Campingaz in 1996 and they both are under the same company now. The very first of these Colemans even came in packaging that said Made in France. Now they're China.
i've had one for over 10 years. This product is old and sold under the Campingaz brand for family camping equiptment. Here they take a bayonet lock style canister. I actually grew to dislike it for it's bulk and cheap feel, but hey it's campingaz... never expect too much from that brand though it's usually decent enough. Funny to see it rebranded after all this time. Then again Coleman is the mother company to Campingaz these days.
Even wind resistant stoves benefit from a windbreaker. I used one even in relatively windless condition w/my MSR International. I think windbreakers add to overall efficiency even in mild, breezy conditions.
I've had one of the older models I've used for years, it's a good stove but heavy and doesn't work well in wind. It usually takes about 10 minutes to boil 2 cups. If you're looking for a stove you can pick up at Wal-Mart for cheap it's a decent stove.
I have the original CampingGaz version of this stove that I bought in, I dunno, '04 or 05 when the CG canisters were still common in the US and I have used it backpacking. There is no way it puts out 10,000 BTUs. The early '80s Coleman Peak 1 model 400 that you have in other videos (that I have two of, as well as its predecessor the 576 and the last Xponent 442) is rated at about 7500, which I believe, and it's at least as powerful as this one if not more so. And you're right about this one not doing well in the wind; it absolutely eats fuel in the wind. Claiming to boil as fast as it does, which is faster than an MSR XGK which I also have, is outright comedy.
Thanks for this review. I was thinking about getting this and so was looking at the for these reviews Quick 2 question: 1. I currently have the AOTU stove I got on Amazon and it's been good enough for a year now for heating soups and boiling water. However, the center concentrated burner create a hotspot where I don't dare get any "cream of" type soup, or any thing else with any "body" to it, least it burn on to the bottom of my cooking cup-pot. The only way to avoid that is to pretty much stir It constantly. So do you think this burner spread the heat around enough to mitigate some of that kind of issue? 2. What's the purpose of that silver metal above the flame control knob? It seems like it would be getting in the way or you could cut your fingers on it.
It looks like a great deal for, as you mentioned, car camping. I agree that it should come with some kind of case, even if it was just a cheap bag with a draw string. Something like that wouldn't drive the cost up much, and although still cheap, would be better than just throwing it in your pack with no cover at all. Still, all in all, a decent little bargain stove.
Good review. I’ve always thought of Coleman products as budget friendly gear for getting people started into camping. I’m not in sales and since you mentioned your starting water temperature; maybe they brought 200 degree water to a boil at 1000 feet elevation in the time they advertise. Deceptive but possible. So if I’m camping in Yellowstone....(hope you smiled)
I've used cheap homemade expensive all sorts of different camping gear in life-threatening situations I trust the Coleman stuff the most. Even the trustee 0° mummy bag I've had down to -10 and wasn't exactly comfortable but I didn't freeze to death
Go to home depot or lowes and get a Cordura banker bag for a few bucks. I own several stoves this is heavier but it's bombproof. And you can get a adapter and use propane.. Any self respecting woodsman or backpacker has a bag to put it in, not hard...
@@DarxusC ...and not something you want to discover the hard way after you ran down to Walmart and grabbed a Coleman brand canister just before setting out on a 4 day backpacking trip!
Flame control is important. On a stove such as this, cranking it to full just wastes the heat. Better to concentrate the flame on the bottom than blowing out the sides
What I haven’t figured out is what the difference is between the Coleman Peak 1, the Coleman Classic-1 and the Coleman Single Burner at Wal Mart. They all look identical to me but prices vary a bit?
If the desire is to fairly judge the efficiency of different stoves you may want to consider doing tests with the following conditions: 1. Same starting temperature of water. 2. The exact same pot. 3. The same amount of water. 3. The same ambient temperature, altitude and wind conditions. Those variables, especially water temp and pot size, will have a rather large impact on the results. Just sayin'. Of course, if the aim is to evaluate the manufacturers claims using their stated variable values that's different. For the viewer, though, most of us are probably more interested in how the product fairs against others rather than if the manufacturer's claims are accurate. I don't really care what the box says, just if the stove is better than others. So, standardized testing = good IMO.
Come on dude, that cast aluminum pot you used was huge, It acted like a giant heat sink. Do a retest with a proper pot. As someone who uses the smaller stoves all the time, at least that stove looks like it might not create a hot spot, and burn my food, which means I could actually cook with it instead of just boiling water. Come on, give it a second try, do some cooking.
Thanks for the video. I really don't get it why Coleman use boiling time to market this stove. It clearly got a wider "burn head" and really good flame control, so why not focus on the upside of that? Those pros makes it a good food cocking stove. Like making pancakes or fry or cock something long and slow. Making pancakes on a Pocket rocket is not practical, but boiling water fast is.
Yep backpackers and thruhikers boil water and eat dehydrated bags. They also melt snow. At twice the weight and size, this is unlikely a backpacker's choice. However a better choice than the rockets for bikes, motorcycles and car camping at primitive campground sites.
Maybe using a lighter weight pot might improve boil time . heavy duty glass lided pots will take a lot longer to heat than a titanium cook pot surely .
Ernie, bear in mind that MSR was started by Seattle mountaineers after two guys died of dehydration while snowed in on Mt. Rainier. At that time (1970?) there were no stoves capable of melting sufficient snow in cold weather. The Svea and Optimus stoves pretty much ruled the market. The Bluet Camping Gaz stoves were rare in the US, and even less powerful. MSR's roots still hold true.
not exactly true, there were stoves available in 1969 that were capable of melting snow at altitude in extreme cold but they were not lightweight. the 2 climbers that died on rainier chose not to carry a stove with them because they were doing a difficult route and didn't think they would get caught in bad weather. larry penberthy knew them, as mountain climbing was a pretty exclusive activity back then and started msr at first to do research into mountain sickness, then developed the model 9 stove to solve the problem of not having a lightweight stove that could melt snow at altitude in extreme cold.
Arrrg. Just use a wind screen for all stoves regardless of wind resistance claims. Aluminum foil works great, is ultra lite and cheap. So please give me a good reason why not to carry a wind screen.
I own this stove and I’ve never had a problem with it. I bought an eight dollar adapter and can use the stove with the small green propane bottles too. Before I made a little bag for the stove, I just wrapped it up in a bandanna.
I want one of those adapters
do you have the name or part number to the adapter i really need one
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My first Coleman Peak One stove lasted 37 years and never failed until I took it on an overland camping trip this past January. I always keep back up stoves in my kitchen gear kit, a smaller BRS and a small Jetboil. I bought another Coleman Peak One and used the tiny camera bag I used for the first one. It's a dual pocket bag with the stove in one and a Bic lighter in the smaller pocket. The Peak One complements the larger Coleman camp stove. Weight nor boil time is ever a factor for me.
Durability and safety are worth a lot to me as well❗
Whats the larger Coleman camp stove you use? This one isn't labelled "Peak 1" anymore, it's boxed as (Classic) Backpacking with "Ultra Lightweight 6.7oz" below, and advertises to boil 1L in 4.3 mins and 10,000 BTU
I bought an inexpensive stove it broke on day 3 of a 4 day hike. I bought this stove for the durability I do not care if it's a few ounces heavy it fits into my cup just fine for storage. I will take durability every time. I highly recommend this stove And I've been hiking and backpacking for over 30 years it truly comes down to durability.
this stove as originally designed by campingaz was not meant to be a high-speed water boiler, it was designed for cooking real food in real cooking pots and pans. that's why it has a large burner head for good flame distribution and a pressure regulator so that it can maintain a low, steady heat over an extended amount of time so you don't burn the bacon.....
I own the Campingaz one, it comes with a case but it's much more expensive (30€ I think). The problem with this brand, is that they have no idea about hikers, so everything they build is heavy. This thing is 2.5 times heavier than the other stoves and needs special canisters (the fixation isn't compatible with the rest).
@@jeroboam4486 I bought propane adapters for the small cans
Coleman bought out Camping Gaz about 5 or 6 years ago. I bought a Peak 1 to convert my old CG Bluet 270 Turbo to give it a new life so to speak. I took apart the Peak 1 seeing that there’s a blue knob just like my old CG stove. I laughed and put my Peak 1 back together and use it instead. It’s great for day hikes, river camping, and primitive camping in county/state/nat’l parks. MSR Pocket Rocket for the multi day hikes….
@@rizerburnz Right, too heavy for backpacking. Plus the GAZ stove was a pain to set up. I used it once and it's in the garage with other uselesss or little used stuff.
As someone(who prides himself in the food he cooks) who has done several multi day hikes the few ounces this weighs above something like a pocket rocket is easily recouped in ease of use and wide heat distribution. I have both stoves but carry this one when I go out camping or hunting just because of that large burner head and how great this little stove will simmer, out of all the stoves I have used this and the msr dragon fly feel the most like using a regular gas stove for flame control and use
I have owned one for more years than I can remember. I have never had a problem with it. It's not the smallest or lightest, but it is sturdy and dependable.
The Peak 1 was my first canister stove. I like it for its flame control so I can actually fry or heat up some things instead of just boiling water. Thanks for another great video.
I’ve had a Peak 1 stove for about 20 years. I 💗 it and it’s my no. 1 go to stove. It’s very wind resistant and I love the control. For high winds , I have an aluminum shield. It’s a bit heavy for some hiking trips, but I still prefer it over the pocket rocket because it’s so stable. I use a spare little drawstring bag for it. I could care less about how long it takes to boil a liter of water; I never boil that much water. I’ve even used it to cook an entire meal for 4 on it.
I've had one for years. I like it. Works for me.
Just did a test with mine using a 5 inch pot. It boiled 16.9 oz of water in 3:12. But it can do what a pocket rocket can't it can simmer very low. Thumbs up 🤣
Love Coleman products. Been using them for years they never failed me as long as I took care of them. So much high-tech stuff on the market today. Don’t get me wrong I do like light weight at 63 years old.
I felt that way until I bought an inflatable queen size mattress from them. And then a second one. They were so disappointingly fragile.
Great video!. I’ve had one for a couple years, it works excellent with big pots and 8” fry pan.
Have had one for years, bombproof, never fails to work. Fancy?, no but it regulates decent and is inexpensive..
Durability and safety are worth a lot to me as well❗
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I have one. Doesn’t have a case, but I love that the fins fold in and it is fairly compact while closed and feels sturdy when opened. I drop it into a ziplock bag, chuck it in my bag, and off I go. Fan.
Boss, I love your videos. You absolutely had me when you talked about your special BTU tester.
I’ve used mine a lot and agree with you that it’s a robust sturdy burner. One thing I have noted with all the other canister burners is that it definitely uses more fuel and takes longer to boil water. It’s still a great backup stove though. I have used the MSR, the RedCamp, and the Maple Fire stoves. Favorite is a toss up MSR and Maple Fire
I am very pleased with my stove! It is super steady and I don’t mind it being a little bigger and heavier because it works so well.
I have one that I stripped the plastics off of and unclipped the burner so it packs down better. Works great for cooking real food
Depends on the pot shape and material, taller pots take more time to boil than shallow pans. Good video
Looks like a good value for shorter hikes and for stir-fries and cooking other fresh foods.
I didn't really want one of these because they're so heavy, but I needed to cook outside and this is what walmart had. I have a bigger butane burner type stove, but they were all out of that type of fuel. So, with limited options, it worked.
For 15 dollars you can't beat that
Very true I have it in my survival bag it’s very nice and small
G8 video & happy camping & safe days ahead
Something to remember about these kind of stoves is whether you just want to boil water or actually cook something! I have svea 123 I got in 1970 (10 bucks) and it still works like new. However it’s basically a 1 trick pony boiling water. This little guy lets you do that but also lets you actually cook stuff. The weight is worth the usefulness. I love this thing!!
I was looking forward to the BTU tester as well. Had me going. Good job on the review.
I love this stove, I first saw it being used by Fishermen's Life in catch and cooks and so got me one! I've used it to cook many fish for lunch when I didn't have the time to do it at home and it always gave lunchtime a special feel to it, I used it once on a catch/cook and was impressed with how well it holds the pan. Sadly I lost mine on the way home because there was a hole in the bag. I'm definitely going to get another one😊
FYI They sell for 22 dollars at Walmart at this time.
Good stove. Awesome for cooking food, With small fry pan
I unclip the flame diffuser part when I put it into a little stuff sack to store it. With it separated it takes up quite a bit less space.
I took everything off on my model the red part comes off the flame reflector comes off and the dog comes off revealing another knob right now it's bare metal with a Blue knob and it's been like that for the last 2 years being used at least once a week these things are bomb proof I leave this b**** out in the rain
It's got a carrying case. It's called a box. I've used my Peak 1 exclusively & extensively for the past 15 months. Under 15 bucks at Wally's.
Love your stove videos. Always like your honest evaluation of the stoves.👍👍
The value is good for what I do. I can make a case.
I have two, after liking the first one so much. Note that they can run on propane by buying the msr to propane pressure converter for 10 bucks on Amazon. Combined with the 1 lb refiller nozzle, filling from a 20 pounder, these things are next to free to operate. Cooking on large pans the knob overheats and if left long enough could melt. I use aluminum foil to shield the knob. You'll figure the way. Good stuff. Thanks for the review.
Just discovered your channel. Love it! I got this stove from Walmart at least 12 years ago for around $10. It has never let me down. Yeah its not the lightest but I like the flame control. It fits nicely into my little pot so I don't need a carrying case. I'm looking at getting a lighter stove so I'll be looking at your other reviews. Keep up the good work!
I have one of these and it's always done very well. If I remember correctly it's bigger because it has a built in regulator that helps it perform in cold temps and high elevation. That's where it outshines the rest of the canister stoves.
This was my second ever Stove when I started learning "bushcraft" type stuff
I've got one I use for canoe camping. Even though its bigger than some other lightweights it simmers very well so you can actually cook on it. I dont need a case cause I keep it in my msr alpine cook kit. It's a good medium weight set up for coffee to trout ti mac n cheese.
I do motorcycle camping. I use my Jetboil Zip as my primary stove. I do fancy dinners every other night and I carry this Coleman stove as my 2nd stove. It's very adjustable compared to my Jetboil. One will be cooking the main part and one will be cooking vegetables are some such. I've had zero problems with the Coleman.
Yep. I use the little jetstove blowtorch for motocamping...but they are great boilers but horrible cookers. They are lava hot in one spot. A great egg and bacon burner.
This peak 1 is the burner on a standard Coleman 1lb stove, reduced to the folding style. I considered it but I decided to adapt a tuna can for the pocket rocket as a slower burner. That works great and fits in my coffee cup. Turns that jet into a spread burner to do light fluffy eggs in a 50 cent folding frypan.
I just bought mine used at my local thrift store for $5.00! But it looks very different from yours. It came with an cloth bag AND an aluminum case for storage and traveling. Its a multi fuel one and can be use with kerosene. It has a pumping system. I have seen many videos of the Coleman compact stove and there many versions of it. I don't think I could used the green propane bottles on mine unless I get an adapter. Still Im happy with it.😊
This was very helpful.
For me been lugging a huge stove around so this thing feels so light weight and ez for me now
It’s a good one because it’s a powerful, relatively efficient stove that’s cheap and and always available at Walmart!
It’s to bulky and heavy for me but it’s always a recommendation for emergencies!!
If you buy the readily available adapter you can run it on the cheap, standard 8oz butane canisters(little less than $3.00 a can) which is great for emergencies.
If it came with a piezo igniter and a hard plastic case they would sell like hotcakes.
In "screwed to top of canister" category is very tough competition. I like Coleman`s style.
Ernie,
Nicely done.
These were on clearance at Target last week for $5 and change and I bought a few to give away. They don't have as high of an output as other stoves, but they work nicely and are pretty compact. The stove is not that robust as you state and feels very cheap, but seems durable enough. And, it works well with a nice variety of pot sizes. It probably takes 15 minutes to boil a couple cups. This works nicely with the Stanley Adventure set and I wouldn't choose to use with car camping, but would use for just day hiking and heating up some food or making hot chocolate. I don't think it needs a carrying case other than a $5 waterproof sack found at Wallyworld so it doesn't dirty the inside of your pack. Certainly more packasble and not too dangerous for the inside of your pack, such as the Primus Classic Camp Stove. For a budget offering it is a nice find, however, it doesn't replace an MSR Windpro or Pocket Rocket.
Durability and safety are worth a lot to me as well❗
I had one of these bad boys in the marine corps. I was rocking a bubba instead of a hydro flask, and a Coleman instead of jetboil. These things are awesome for the price!
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I've got one of these stoves, I used a tall Solo Stove Pot 1800 witch is almost 2 liters and it did not take 10 mins to boil water that I used strait from an Aquafina water-bottle. 3-4 mins tops I'm sure, I was out doors at a camp-site as well in early spring, not a hot day at all in fact it got down to 47 degrees that night. The size and composition of the pot you are using in this test is likely why it took so long but it also possible you got a defective unit.
Reminds me of the Campingaz twister but that only works with Campingaz proprietary gas canisters.
If you take the red plastic off you'll see it actually is a Campingaz stove underneath, it even has the characteristic Campingsz blue knob under the black knob. The metal body even has the same markings. Coleman bought Campingaz in 1996 and they both are under the same company now. The very first of these Colemans even came in packaging that said Made in France. Now they're China.
i've had one for over 10 years. This product is old and sold under the Campingaz brand for family camping equiptment. Here they take a bayonet lock style canister. I actually grew to dislike it for it's bulk and cheap feel, but hey it's campingaz... never expect too much from that brand though it's usually decent enough. Funny to see it rebranded after all this time. Then again Coleman is the mother company to Campingaz these days.
I had one. It was decent, but I gave it to a friend and bought a Pocket Rocket years ago.
I like to use this with the amazon propane adapter and one of those green barbecue canisters. It's humongous, but it's fun to use haha xD
I've got 2 of these and they are absolutely worth the money. Try putting a liter pot of water on a tiny stove. This stove is much more versatile.
Even wind resistant stoves benefit from a windbreaker. I used one even in relatively windless condition w/my MSR International. I think windbreakers add to overall efficiency even in mild, breezy conditions.
I've had one of the older models I've used for years, it's a good stove but heavy and doesn't work well in wind. It usually takes about 10 minutes to boil 2 cups. If you're looking for a stove you can pick up at Wal-Mart for cheap it's a decent stove.
You should use a wind screen.
@@robertgilbert5112 I do but this still isn't a great stove.
I have the original CampingGaz version of this stove that I bought in, I dunno, '04 or 05 when the CG canisters were still common in the US and I have used it backpacking. There is no way it puts out 10,000 BTUs. The early '80s Coleman Peak 1 model 400 that you have in other videos (that I have two of, as well as its predecessor the 576 and the last Xponent 442) is rated at about 7500, which I believe, and it's at least as powerful as this one if not more so. And you're right about this one not doing well in the wind; it absolutely eats fuel in the wind. Claiming to boil as fast as it does, which is faster than an MSR XGK which I also have, is outright comedy.
Can't wait to travel to the u.s and meet you!
How would you feel if I said something equivalent to you?
@@DarxusC I will feel good! I love to meet new people who loves hiking!!!
For the litter of water boil test, you probably need a taller more narrow pot. That would focus the heat better
They’re not great but I have a pair of 20 year old Coleman stoves and they are both still going strong. They are what they are.
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Durability and safety are worth a lot to me as well❗
I use mine with jetboil fluxring 1.5L pot and fry pan.
Thanks for this review. I was thinking about getting this and so was looking at the for these reviews Quick 2 question:
1. I currently have the AOTU stove I got on Amazon and it's been good enough for a year now for heating soups and boiling water.
However, the center concentrated burner create a hotspot where I don't dare get any "cream of" type soup, or any thing else with any "body" to it, least it burn on to the bottom of my cooking cup-pot. The only way to avoid that is to pretty much stir It constantly.
So do you think this burner spread the heat around enough to mitigate some of that kind of issue?
2. What's the purpose of that silver metal above the flame control knob?
It seems like it would be getting in the way or you could cut your fingers on it.
It's to protect your fingers when adjusting the flame.
It looks like a great deal for, as you mentioned, car camping. I agree that it should come with some kind of case, even if it was just a cheap bag with a draw string. Something like that wouldn't drive the cost up much, and although still cheap, would be better than just throwing it in your pack with no cover at all. Still, all in all, a decent little bargain stove.
Cases & stuff sacks are nice but also added weight.
Good info.
Good review. I’ve always thought of Coleman products as budget friendly gear for getting people started into camping.
I’m not in sales and since you mentioned your starting water temperature; maybe they brought 200 degree water to a boil at 1000 feet elevation in the time they advertise. Deceptive but possible. So if I’m camping in Yellowstone....(hope you smiled)
I've used cheap homemade expensive all sorts of different camping gear in life-threatening situations I trust the Coleman stuff the most. Even the trustee 0° mummy bag I've had down to -10 and wasn't exactly comfortable but I didn't freeze to death
Improvise, use carrying cases from other sources. Awesome.
It seems to be a descent stove. My buddy has one and loves it. It seems more durable than my brs but add weight
Very similar to the campingaz one, although this one seems quicker
Pop the plastic off and look underneath, it is a Campingaz.
Is it a duel fuel stove? If it is those numbers (time/btu's) might be for propane
Dual.
@@danielkutcher5704 I just couldn't be bothered to spell check
Its dual if you buy a regulator
Is there a way to connect this to bigger propane can? Like the 16oz ones? What adapter do i need
Go to home depot or lowes and get a Cordura banker bag for a few bucks. I own several stoves this is heavier but it's bombproof. And you can get a adapter and use propane.. Any self respecting woodsman or backpacker has a bag to put it in, not hard...
Also supposedly guaranteed to work with the Coleman brand canisters. Not all stoves will.
What won't?
@@DarxusC many canister stoves won’t seat deeply enough in the fitting to make the gas flow.
@@lapicker1010 thanks. That's crazy. Seems like that should be standardized enough by now.
@@DarxusC ...and not something you want to discover the hard way after you ran down to Walmart and grabbed a Coleman brand canister just before setting out on a 4 day backpacking trip!
@@lapicker1010 I do not do things that way. I'm about to do a full test of all my gear in my back yard tomorrow.
The "Stove Doctor!"
Flame control is important. On a stove such as this, cranking it to full just wastes the heat. Better to concentrate the flame on the bottom than blowing out the sides
Do you know a good place to get the canisters?? Amazon is really high
Have you used it with the propane, I have heard it works better?
What I haven’t figured out is what the difference is between the Coleman Peak 1, the Coleman Classic-1 and the Coleman Single Burner at Wal Mart. They all look identical to me but prices vary a bit?
They sell it at Walmart. Great budget starter stove
Buy a bottle of Crown Royal and bingo, theres your carry case
Thank you :-)
If the desire is to fairly judge the efficiency of different stoves you may want to consider doing tests with the following conditions: 1. Same starting temperature of water. 2. The exact same pot. 3. The same amount of water. 3. The same ambient temperature, altitude and wind conditions. Those variables, especially water temp and pot size, will have a rather large impact on the results. Just sayin'. Of course, if the aim is to evaluate the manufacturers claims using their stated variable values that's different. For the viewer, though, most of us are probably more interested in how the product fairs against others rather than if the manufacturer's claims are accurate. I don't really care what the box says, just if the stove is better than others. So, standardized testing = good IMO.
Can I use the coleman peak with MSR fuel blend? Cant find any coleman blend
Come on dude, that cast aluminum pot you used was huge, It acted like a giant heat sink.
Do a retest with a proper pot. As someone who uses the smaller stoves all the time, at least that stove looks like it might not create a hot spot, and burn my food, which means I could actually cook with it instead of just boiling water. Come on, give it a second try, do some cooking.
What fuel were you using for this test?
Thanks for the video. I really don't get it why Coleman use boiling time to market this stove. It clearly got a wider "burn head" and really good flame control, so why not focus on the upside of that? Those pros makes it a good food cocking stove. Like making pancakes or fry or cock something long and slow. Making pancakes on a Pocket rocket is not practical, but boiling water fast is.
Yep backpackers and thruhikers boil water and eat dehydrated bags. They also melt snow.
At twice the weight and size, this is unlikely a backpacker's choice. However a better choice than the rockets for bikes, motorcycles and car camping at primitive campground sites.
Maybe using a lighter weight pot might improve boil time . heavy duty glass lided pots will take a lot longer to heat than a titanium cook pot surely .
@john hodgson-I agree about the type of pot in the test. It looked like a monster.
And don’t call me Surely.
Boiling water depends on your pod also
Thx4this
When I'm camping I don't care how long it takes water to boil I'm relaxed and just want to cook some food.
How many quarts is a liter?
Does it come in a box ? duct tape the box instant carry case !
I have a cannister burner and the pot tipped off and fell; boiling hot water could hurt someone. Fortunately, no damage to anyone, just annoyance,
Use your toaks pot and test it
A good little truckster of a simple stove…
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Ernie, bear in mind that MSR was started by Seattle mountaineers after two guys died of dehydration while snowed in on Mt. Rainier. At that time (1970?) there were no stoves capable of melting sufficient snow in cold weather. The Svea and Optimus stoves pretty much ruled the market. The Bluet Camping Gaz stoves were rare in the US, and even less powerful. MSR's roots still hold true.
not exactly true, there were stoves available in 1969 that were capable of melting snow at altitude in extreme cold but they were not lightweight. the 2 climbers that died on rainier chose not to carry a stove with them because they were doing a difficult route and didn't think they would get caught in bad weather. larry penberthy knew them, as mountain climbing was a pretty exclusive activity back then and started msr at first to do research into mountain sickness, then developed the model 9 stove to solve the problem of not having a lightweight stove that could melt snow at altitude in extreme cold.
Next up. The Primus classic canister stove.
I have several of these stoves. I carry 2 of them in a small Rubbermaid storage container
Isn’t there a version with a piezo starter????
well you could try just putting it back in the box that it came in when ur thru with it and its cooled off....it works....jus saying
Hello , was wondering where you can get one of those pistol shaped igniter ? Happy trails
I got mine at a cigarette/smoking accessories shop. You can get then at kitchenware shops ask for a creme brulee torch.
@@mattmcguire1577 Thank you for the info.
Arrrg. Just use a wind screen for all stoves regardless of wind resistance claims. Aluminum foil works great, is ultra lite and cheap.
So please give me a good reason why not to carry a wind screen.
What kind of canister do I need for this? I can’t find a Coleman one anyone close to me.
idk mine boiled well with my 2 cup stainless steel canister in under 3 minutes
You never gave the post burn weight for fuel consumption