Every once in a while I purchase a product I really love. This little stove is one of those purchases. Here is a five-year review of how it has performed over the test of time.
I’m a stove addict and own stoves using wood, alcohol, iso, propane and dual fuels. I bought this very Coleman stove new, unopened in January 2024 from Walmart for $39 plus tax. I also own the Genesis Base Camp System and I can say from first hand experience that the Coleman at almost 1/10th I paid for the Genesis is a great value. The spring back on the control knob is a quick and easy fix making simmering easy.
Just ordered a Fold- N-Go after watching numerous video reviews. Other reviewers have mentioned the lack of burner control and the knobs "self adjusting" to higher levels, on their own. Their solutions were: (1) remove the knobs and any excess packing grease behind them, then re- lubricate with something lighter. (2) Place a small ,flat, cut piece of leather ( or rubber washer, etc.) behind the knobs to act as a friction plate, to help them hold the desired position. Sounded like great the solutions to the only issue with this stove, so I thought I'd pass it on.
Hello sir, to fix that sensitive knob, all u need is remove the screw in the knob , cut a piece of used bike tike tube or flat cardboard put a hole small enough to snug into that screw center shaft then put back the knob. (Friction) , Hope this works for you sir. Have a great years camping to come….
Do you ever have an issue with wind? Been contemplating for a little bit about a camping stove and not sure if I should go with one of these or a standard one with wind guards built in.
Lots of people have asked about that. I have footage of it in pretty heavy wind working with no problem. I need to make a video about that. I personally have never seen it as a problem. I think that because the flame/burners are recessed into the bod of the stove, it helps.
The stove looks great. I only wish it came with a grill grate, but I'm pretty sure Amazon has grates that will fit on those burners that don't cost much.
Would you use that stove INDOORS during a power outage? Is it safe? Some reviews complain about the height the skillet sits above the flame. Any problem for you? Thanks for this review!
Thank you for the comment. Oye, I don't know about the safety of using it indoors. I'd consult Coleman on that one. Interesting question about the flame being far below the pan. I have not had any issues with the pan not getting hot enough, for sure. If you read some of the other comments to this video, you will see people being critical of it having no wind protection. But the design of the flame being recessed down low is what makes it work in the wind. I will have a review of using it in the wind soon. May I suggest that you subscribe to see that? I'm still using this stove (7 years now) and still love it. I would definitely buy it again over anything else.
@@selfmedicatedrec7361 Thanks for your reply! I sent Coleman a webmail on their site but they have not responded yet. Since I would be using it inside (if safe) wind won't be an issue for me. The only real complaint I've heard repeatedly in review videos is the poor flame adjustment. I'm hoping Coleman has upgraded this on the more recent production.
Great question. I've never had the wind blow it out or anything like that. Normally blocking it with my body works fine. If it is REALLY windy I might put a tote near it. One time I cooked on the tailgate of my truck which provided enough shelter. This past week we went camping and it was fairly windy one day and I just basically ignored the fact that it was windy. I noticed that one area of the pans got hotter than other areas but it was no big deal. Over the past several years of using this a lot, I have never had a concern with the wind beyond what I am mentioning here.
I’m a stove addict and own stoves using wood, alcohol, iso, propane and dual fuels. I bought this very Coleman stove new, unopened in January 2024 from Walmart for $39 plus tax. I also own the Genesis Base Camp System and I can say from first hand experience that the Coleman at almost 1/10th I paid for the Genesis is a great value.
The spring back on the control knob is a quick and easy fix making simmering easy.
Thank you for the comment. Did you make a rubber gasket to fix the flame control issue?
Just ordered a Fold- N-Go after watching numerous video reviews. Other reviewers have mentioned the lack of burner control and the knobs "self adjusting" to higher levels, on their own. Their solutions were: (1) remove the knobs and any excess packing grease behind them, then re- lubricate with something lighter. (2) Place a small ,flat, cut piece of leather ( or rubber washer, etc.) behind the knobs to act as a friction plate, to help them hold the desired position. Sounded like great the solutions to the only issue with this stove, so I thought I'd pass it on.
No wind screen is wild for this price tag
Thanks for the video! I grabbed one yesterday during prime day.
Awesome. Glad I could help. Thanks for the comment!
Very helpful to see the stove in real use. Thank you!
Thanks for the comment. I'm glad the video was helpful.
Just got 2 today found a good deal.. was alil spectical but ur video gives me comfort that I did a good buy thank u for making this video
Awesome! Thank you for the comment. I hope you are happy with them.
Hello sir, to fix that sensitive knob, all u need is remove the screw in the knob , cut a piece of used bike tike tube or flat cardboard put a hole small enough to snug into that screw center shaft then put back the knob. (Friction) , Hope this works for you sir. Have a great years camping to come….
Thank you so much for the tip! I will definitely give that a try.
Do you ever have an issue with wind? Been contemplating for a little bit about a camping stove and not sure if I should go with one of these or a standard one with wind guards built in.
Lots of people have asked about that. I have footage of it in pretty heavy wind working with no problem. I need to make a video about that. I personally have never seen it as a problem. I think that because the flame/burners are recessed into the bod of the stove, it helps.
The stove looks great. I only wish it came with a grill grate, but I'm pretty sure Amazon has grates that will fit on those burners that don't cost much.
Thanks for the comment, Dave. I never thought about that before, but it would be pretty cool. Happy camping.
they do make a grill version now that has a grate and griddle
Would you use that stove INDOORS during a power outage? Is it safe? Some reviews complain about the height the skillet sits above the flame. Any problem for you? Thanks for this review!
Thank you for the comment. Oye, I don't know about the safety of using it indoors. I'd consult Coleman on that one. Interesting question about the flame being far below the pan. I have not had any issues with the pan not getting hot enough, for sure. If you read some of the other comments to this video, you will see people being critical of it having no wind protection. But the design of the flame being recessed down low is what makes it work in the wind. I will have a review of using it in the wind soon. May I suggest that you subscribe to see that? I'm still using this stove (7 years now) and still love it. I would definitely buy it again over anything else.
@@selfmedicatedrec7361 Thanks for your reply! I sent Coleman a webmail on their site but they have not responded yet. Since I would be using it inside (if safe) wind won't be an issue for me. The only real complaint I've heard repeatedly in review videos is the poor flame adjustment. I'm hoping Coleman has upgraded this on the more recent production.
How did you cook your steak and potatoes? Would love to have that next time we go camping.
A lot of REALLY REALLY......YOU LIKE IT👍
How heavy is it
No wind guards?
What table you using bro?
That one is a Cabela's folding camp table. I also have an REI folding table that I like a lot better.
@@selfmedicatedrec7361 nice man
@@pingpongballz5998 Thanks for the comments
@@selfmedicatedrec7361 because of you, I bought the coleman.
What about the wind?
That is my question.
Great question. I've never had the wind blow it out or anything like that. Normally blocking it with my body works fine. If it is REALLY windy I might put a tote near it. One time I cooked on the tailgate of my truck which provided enough shelter. This past week we went camping and it was fairly windy one day and I just basically ignored the fact that it was windy. I noticed that one area of the pans got hotter than other areas but it was no big deal. Over the past several years of using this a lot, I have never had a concern with the wind beyond what I am mentioning here.
I scored one at Walmart for $60. I couldn’t pass it up.
Sweet. That's a deal. Thank you for watching my video!
#1. The gas regulator should have been in the back .
#2. Do they make a griddle for it ?
#3. Can you use 20lb. LP tank or bigger with this unit ?
I hope that wasn't all for breakfast.