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HomeEquipmentStoves and AccessoriesColeman 425F499G 2 Burner Compact Gas Stove |
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18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 Simple and Indestructable Sep 20, 2006
By The Beach Guy
I have had my Coleman compact stove for 29 years. I use it for two to three trips a year and use it every day of each trip (usually 9 or 10 days per trip) to cook big meals on. It is EXACTLY the same as the new model. It has never needed a repair. I just clean it after each camping trip. Coleman fuel is inexpensive and easily found in any part of the US and a gallon of fuel lasts me practically two years. The stove fits perfectly inside a 16 gal rubbermaid container with all of my other cooking gear (including pans). I absolutely recomend this stove. You don't need one of those fancy complicated other stoves. The basic Coleman stove is a workhorse that doesn't break down.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Still the Best Jan 03, 2007
By Jerry T. Estruth
Still the Best. You always know how much fuel you have left and never have to worry about a leaky tank.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Canning Peaches on the Patio with My Coleman Stove Jul 01, 2009
By K. Crawford
With my kitchen cooktop broken and repairs stalled, I bought this Coleman stove (made in the US), hoping to use it for canning fruit this summer. It worked great! I set up the canning operation on the patio, with an electric hotplate for prepping the fruit and syrup, put the canner over the larger Coleman burner, and processed seven pints of apricots and plums. There was plenty of room for the canner. It had to be set a bit off center of the larger burner, but it felt stable; I would have had to work at tipping everything over. You could have put a small pot on the secondary burner at the same time, but it would have been a bit crowded.
I had to wait a while for the water to come to a full boil, but I don't think it took any longer than it took in my kitchen last summer.
The unit seems very sturdy and well put together. The instructions are clear and well illustrated with photos. I did go back to the store where I purchased it for a demonstration of pumping up the pressure in the tank, but that was probably an excess of caution on my part as I've never used any camp stove before. The instructions give each step in English, French, and Spanish, which got confusing. I plan to highlight the English passages for future use.
Overall I am very happy with this Coleman stove. (And as a bonus, it reminds me of camping with my folks when I was a kid.)
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
unchanged in more than 50 years Apr 14, 2009
By willie
"roadie"
This 425 2-burner Coleman stove has remained (relatively) unchanged in more than 50 years. This stove is simple, mechanically bombproof, and offers features unmatched by today's assortment of higher-priced, more 'convenient' stoves. For example, the 425 may be found nearly everywhere and shares rarely needed replacement parts across the product line. Tanks, valves, and generators are nearly interchangeable. The stove is easy to clean, spacious, and offers two burners: the main with a higher output, and a secondary, controlled by a simple turn key on the left-hand side of the stove case for simmering. This means that Iron Chef-wannabes can easily cook multiple entrees or multi-course meals on the camp table. The case offers a built-in windscreen. The tank is suspended by two tabs, although you can pin the tank if desired. The pump uses the ubiquitous Coleman pump assembly (although more recently this assembly uses a plastic washer). This stove will last a lifetime and you will not be disappointed. It is one of the most classic stove designs in history.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
You can't beat this stove Dec 15, 2008
By J. Beck
My 2 burner Coleman Dual Fuel stove is one that my father bought when I was a kid to take camping in our pop up. I remember many meals prepared on it back then. I stopped camping for about 25 years, and just recently decided to start camping again with my family. I knew the Coleman would have to come with us.
So, I got my Dad's old Coleman stove and put a little Coleman fuel in it, pumped it up and it still runs like a champ. This is one piece of camping equipment that is nearly indestructible if you take any care of it at all. I know this stove sat unused for at least 20 years and probably a good bit longer.
As stated by others, not backpacking equipment, but perfect for rv'ing and car camping.
This is one of the few products made by any company that lives up to its reputation and actually exceeds it by a fair margin. You really can't go wrong with this little stove. Easy to use, easy to transport and it will outlast you most likely. It's something that can be handed down to your kids (or even grandkids) someday.
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