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05/7/2010 at 11:42pm
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The instructions look far more daunting than they actually are, I found it was very simple, but then maybe I was expecting it to be more difficult.
As far as I know they last a good while between fill-ups, but they are a highly engineered, rather technical, piece of kit, even though the idea behind them is simple enough.
You'll find most people who have them are quite happy with them, but maybe we're the kind of people who like to over-engineer a simple solution to every problem I just wanted to go without the hassle of gas altogether.
Whichever route you go down, there's plenty of good quality equipment out there, if you were going down the dual fuel route I would suggest 2nd hand, only for cost. As far as gas appliances are concerned, I would only suggest you buy from a reputable retailer (like GoOutdoors for instance), then if there are any problems, you can take it back, also you can actually look at & touch the product in the shop, before buying.
Good luck, which ever way you go


05/7/2010 at 11:48pm
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I personally use the suitcase stoves. Brilliant and cheap cheap cheap. I bought mine for £4.99 each and each gas can lasts about 2 days. I get 8 cans for £10 (ASDA) - See I said cheap. These stoves blast out tons of heat and boil 1l of water within a minute

Don't pay more than a tenner for these stoves, they are all exactly the same. I have 3 and use them all the time.

They accept very large pans with ease, they are also easy to store and don't take up much space. cant think of anything else!


05/7/2010 at 11:53pm
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^^^ they are good stoves powerful too, like I said, I used to have 2 of them. Still would if they hadn't been in my van when it got towed away! (long story)


06/7/2010 at 5:13am
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 The most popular with families has got to be the camping gaz two burner either with or without grill, this is a time tested piece of kit with spares widely available, there are mant sales going on at present and I seem to recall the two burner with grill at approx £35, if you find this offer just buy it. It will serve you well for a great number of years.

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06/7/2010 at 12:11pm
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Quote: Originally posted by mr_b_ugs on 05/7/2010My wife and I took a look at one recently and I lost the will to live reading the lighting instructions. I then contemplated it running out of fuel quite frequently. Both these things led me to contemplate my wife's lack of patience with things that don't just "do". I accept that once lit the Coleman will "do" cooking more quickly than a gas but it'll be the pump this, turn that, try and light with a match, if that does not work, pump this X times and turn that 1.75 turns, and try again that will push her over the edge.

It's supposed to be a holiday... :)

That's why I would say get the suitcase stoves, you can buy 3 or even 4 if you like they are so simple to use and really do an excellent job. Go and buy one and see what I mean. No messing around with hoses, regulators or pumps.


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I love my coleman dual fuel, but having used the suitcase stoves in the past I'm tempted to get one as a back-up. As I've said before, they are very handy stoves, & faster than most of the other gas ones on the market. So I would give them a hearty thumbs up as well.
I still don't think you'd be disappointed with the coleman though.


07/7/2010 at 8:07pm
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We have both of these stoves - Coleman 424 amd this one

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/elite-double-burner-and-grill-p152181

I love the fuel efficiency and the rapid boil (essential for the morning cup of tea) that the Coleman provides. 

I love the fact that the Gelert allows someone else - my children - to make me a cup of tea without me worrying they will get hurt.

Both stoves are staying in my camping gear.  The decision of which one to take with us depends on the space available in the car - gas cannister (campingaz 907)or coleman dual fuel tin (very small).

 



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