Interesting, not too many facts from Coleman but it looks to be their first suitcase with 2 generators instead of one and produces 12,000 BTU per burner. They are also coming out with a propane version with a new head called Hyperflame technology. That's supposed to increase efficiency by 30% or so. I called them and the white gas stove is due in November of this year. New Coleman suitcase stove
Dual controls which of course means real control for the left burner. Cooking on the right burner with the left burner valve open but not lit always seemed to add a bit of entertainment to the meal. Like a whoosh, followed by words and expressions best not verbalized at Sunday School. So I guess this is progress. Ken H.
It's interesting. This is the first major change in a good long time. The design of the case seems to be another departure with tradition. It looks more similar to some competitor's offerings. I understand that this will allow more convenient cooking without having to worry about the different power of the burners. I can't say it's ever caused me any real problems. Double the parts makes each individual burner twice as reliable. (I could see that as being a selling point for expedition type outfitters) I'm just happy that Coleman is trying to generate broad based interest in a liquid fuel stove. Sometimes I wonder if white gas will be getting harder and harder to find and more and more expensive. This is hope in the age of the gassy.
I think I have 30-40 swap meet stoves! Yeah, very interesting. Can't wait to see in person. Maybe the older models in the stores will go for cheap? I'll have to check! sam
Yea, I think that half of all the Coleman stoves that I have, I didn't buy. They have to be breeding in the dark. Gerald K4NHN Cayce, SC
I pass up a lot of $10 Coleman stoves and even some $5.. I usually do buy the three burners though. Gerald K4NHN Cayce, SC
I do love my Coleman stoves and have rarely had any problems. But when stoves get over $200 that is a bit too large a bite. Heck $100 for a new stove begins to get my brain cogs creaking around. If I ever see one of these new fangled Coleman suitcases at a thrift shop for cheap I may bite, but I am getting too used to suitcases for well under $10. Also I wonder where these are made. The other listings on the Coleman site tell where it is made, but not this new stove. I wonder if it is in the preproduction phase and a manufacturer has not yet been chosen. Please don't tell me China. I have a few Coleman appliances made in China, and while in general they have been reliable, they just don't have that "Made Like a Tank" feel to them as traditional Colemans, and I wonder about long term reliability. Waiting for a bargain. Jim Henderson
Around these parts one would have to look hard to find an older 2 burner Coleman that's more then $10.00. It's not hard to find 1960's models for free. I have found a few for local transients a friend is trying to help. Mike... P.S.(The "new" stove looks like old technology, just two single burners with a common tank in a suitcase)
'Gladiator' series??? and a $99.95 list price for a Sportster II! *and* it's categorized as a backpacking stove - LOL! poor Coleman... so sad... willie on the humid Gulf of Mexico
I like Coleman's listing the propane canister fueled single burner as a backpacker stove. Carrying a few of those heavy steel cartridges on a backpack trip should be entertaining. I think they weigh more individually that some ultralight packers entire gear set. Jim Henderson
They lost the spot in the Walmart sporting goods lineup that they held for the little peak one butane model. My area Walmarts are carrying the Primus classic trail now. An improvement in my opinion, considering it is $5 less than the Coleman F1 or whatever it was they were selling.
Hi, One of the things I like about my small stack of Coleman suitcases (roughly a dozen, maybe $100 for the lot?) is their simplicity and reliability. The average age of items in that stack is probably closing in on 50 years and, assuming fuel would be available, it's not inconceivable that some of them could still be serviceable in another half century! That's not bad considering the average maintenance/replacement parts bill for cap gaskets and pump leathers may have run about $3-$5 US to now. I'm afraid I'm not a member of the target market for this one. "Transformer"-ish styling, what looks to be some plastic where metal should be used, and THAT PRICE mean I won't be blocking the line in front of someone who really wants one... Of course a $10 price tag in a thrift shop for one that's been used only a couple of times could make a liar of me! Rick C
Camp Chef has several propane 2 burner stoves on legs that put out 30,000 BTU (each burner!). These start at $140 US. These are clearly not intended for occasional camping and certainly not for backpacking. Maybe for Cajun Weddings and such.
Last time I bought a Coleman gassie, a Powermax dual cartridge, twin burner(stove on one side and BBQ Grill on other) was in the late 90s I think and it cost under $50. It is very similar to the current propane stove/grill combo suitcase. Wow things have gotten expensive. I wonder how this works out in the universally accepted Big Mac Equivalents over time? Jim Henderson
The Camp Chef is the de facto standard for large camps (10 or more people) here in camping land, Idaho. I have a couple of them and they are real nice for that sort of camping. Reliable, designed well, tough, and easy to use. They will definitely boil up some water. They'll also use up the propane in a hurry. There's a model that has three burners as well. They also make one that has a 2 or 3 burners with a single of the group at 70,000 BTUs. I also have a single burner Camp Chef made for Turkey frying that is a 70,000 BTU burner. They show up regularly on a list owned by craig. Been checking Wal-Marché often and haven't seen the new stove yet. sam
Perhaps all those cheap suitcase stoves could be adapted to use the new tank/generators. Might be an interesting task. Has anyone already made up one with two generators? That second auxiliary burner is useful but it would be much better with two proper burners.
No thanks... I' ll pass on this. Way to much $. IMO, if you want a second 'proper' burner, just bring a second stove. I do just fine cooking on both burners as they are and think it adds a certain charm to camping. I've always thought a smaller suitcase with a solo/ centered burner would be slick. Just picked up a triple burner at a second hand store for $20. Almost new. Score!
