For starters, YES this is the basic starter model propane camp stove. Keeping with the KISS principle, this stove offers all the performance you could want, plenty of cooking area, and simple, reliable operation. I bought this stove to replace a rather unreliable 2 burner propane stove with piezo igniters. Take my word for it, keep your camp stove as simple as possible. The last thing you want is to not be able to get your stove working on a week long camping trip.
There are some obvious changes that have been made over the years of the production of the classic propane stove, mostly cosmetic. I do like that this particular variant has a buckle style latch instead of a simple friction catch as I have seen those friction catches fail, a lot over the years.
The burners are Coleman's standard 10,000 BTU units, for a total of 20,000 BTU capacity.. They are well made, super easy to control and produce a LOT of heat. I was able to bring a quart of water from 50 degrees F to a boil in 3 minutes. Simmer control unlike many camp stoves, is fairly straight forward and easy to manage. There are a LOT of competitors to this, and many don't even come close to the heat output, or simmer control of this stove!
Cook top surface is ample with enough room for 2 good size pans. Coleman claims a 12" and 10" can coexist on the stove at the same time.
While not mine, but the same model, I have used in the past to cook spaghetti and meat sauce dinner in camp for a large group. (Using the TexSport family cook set). It was no problem at all. Both pots fit easily, and we fed 8 people off of this one little stove without having to juggle anything!
The finish is very nice on this, better than the competitors, and the embossed Coleman Name in the lid is a nice touch. It's an old school enameled green paint, that is very durable, and honestly, quite attractive at least to my eye...
The wind guards are painfully simple, but very effective, and superior in many ways to competing designs. The side flaps are adjustable to allow for more, or less air in to the burner, and space for larger pots / pans.
The wind guards, and lid fold back completely out of the way in case you have some insanely large pot you need to put on the stove. So they have you covered...
My only complaint with this stove, and it is universal for ALL 2 burner propane stoves is the rigid regulator line. Good I guess if you are only going to use the disposable cylinders, but lousy if you are hooking up to a 20LB tank, or have to use your stove on a narrow surface like a Coleman Pack Away camp kitchen. This is universal to all 2 burner propane stoves so I really shouldn't fuss much... Anyway, hanging the fuel bottle off in the air, or a heavy propane hose without support can bend the fuel line,and potentially cause leaks. So always make sure your fuel line or bottle are supported!
Overall, and I don't think I am overstating this. I am nearly 50 years old at this time, and I fully expect this stove will outlast me, and likely be handed down in my estate. It's just that well made.
If you are a beginning camper, this is the perfect stove for you, if you are an experienced camper that wants the simplicity of operation of propane, without the reliability problems of the fancier models, this is the stove for you.
| Brand | Coleman |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Propane |
| Material | Blend |
| Product Dimensions | 13.7"L x 4.1"W x 21.9"H |
| Power Source | Gas Powered |
| Maximum Energy Output | 5861.42 Watts |
| Item Weight | 11.65 Pounds |
| UPC | 076501201284 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 22.78 x 14.5 x 4.8 inches |
| Package Weight | 5.3 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.5 x 22.5 x 14.25 inches |
| Brand Name | Coleman |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |
| Model Name | 2000037883 |
| Color | green |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Coleman |
| Part Number | 2000020943NP |
| Style | Classic |
| Included Components | Great Product |
| Size | 4.1 x 21.9 x 13.7" |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
