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Coleman Fold N Go PerfectFlow InstaStart 2-Burner Stove - 2008 BCS

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Fold N Go PerfectFlow InstaStart 2-Burner Stove
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Cook up a wind storm, or in one, using the Coleman Fold N Go PerfectFlow InstaStart 2-Burner Stove. The lid and two side panels offer three-way wind protection, and the PerfectFlow system controls the gas pressure, giving a consistently smooth flow. Forget about trying to light a match when the wind is blowing—Coleman outfitted this double-burner stove with their InstaStart push-button ignition, saving your kids from otherwise hearing you cuss like a sailor when the matches keep blowing out. The whole thing folds up into a convenient carry case when your family has had enough camp cooking and wants to head into town for the closest Denny's.

Bottom Line: The wind is no match for the Coleman Fold N Go Stove.

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Rating for this product: 4

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August 4, 2008

Don't get me wrong, this stove is a beast. It (unlike many camp stoves) has the full range of power, from lightly simmer to torch-your-face-off-from-five-feet mode, but it does NOT do well in wind. I'm sorry. It just doesn't. It won't go out, but it loses all its heat and doesn't cook anything. We ended up having to point the car into the wind and cook in the trunk. It does have its positive points for sure, though. It folds handily, as the picture above doesn't show. It has huge burners that crank out the heat and will take giant heavy frying pans without dumping bacon grease into your lap, and it uses surprisingly little fuel given how powerful it is. We used three or four canisters cooking for 3 people for 18 days. And virtually no heat comes out the bottom of the stove, so when you do have to cook in the trunk because of the wind, it won't set your carpet on fire. You could actually hold it in your hands at full blast, but you probably shouldn't. On a side note, you can fold one side up and use that to block the wind, but then you only have one burner. Also the built-in sparker thingy broke after about a week, but that might have been my fault.

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Rating for this product: 5

Wind or Cold...Trunk or no Trunk...an Awesome grill

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June 8, 2010

First, I've used MANY camp stoves over a 30 year timeline; none come close to this in terms of BTU output, ease of use, cleanup and portability. Most of the time I am remote (like in the Alaska bush or NW Territories for a month at a time) and have to deal with inclement weather...wind is always a factor. I don't know what experience the other users have who have complained about wind related cooking problems, but wind is a constant with any stove...BUILD a windbreak if necessary; or get off the top of the hill! Compared to the old green, dual fuel stoves, this stove puts out at least 2X the BTUs, easily. Unless there is heavy wind in extremely cold weather, there is no need for a wind break.
Packs and cleans very easily, and my last trip (4 guys, 21 days on Alaskan Rivers) I used 8 - 16oz fuel cannisters cooking 2-3 times/day exclusively on this stove.

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What kind of propane tank is needed for this stove?

What kind of propane tank is needed for this stove?

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December 23, 2008

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The standard portable tanks that can be found in grocery/hardware/outdoor stores screw on to the attachment. Usually cost around ~$5, hold 16oz of fuel, and burn for ~3 hours depending on how high you set the flame.

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December 23, 2008

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Rating for this product: 4

Recommended

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August 7, 2008

Nothings perfect, but this stove did what I expected.

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Rating for this product: 3

does the job

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October 17, 2008

A little heavy but dependable
if weight is not an issue and/or your are cooking for a group this is a good buy

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Rating for this product: 5

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December 10, 2008

I have stolen two wind screens from MSR Whisperlites and all my problems are solved. They are the perfect size to wrap around one side of the stove and they reflect heat back in so it boils and cooks even faster. Thus, every complaint I had about this stove has been fixed. And by the way, you're unlikely to blow up your fuel tank cooking in your trunk unless you set your car on fire, so I do not retract that suggestion. It works great.

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By: Angus Bohanon August 4, 2008

Don't get me wrong, this stove is a beast. It (unlike many camp stoves) has the full range of power, from lightly simmer to torch-your-face-off-from-five-feet more...

Wind or Cold...Trunk or no Trunk...an Awesome grill

5 star rating

By: Rich Murray June 8, 2010

First, I've used MANY camp stoves over a 30 year timeline; none come close to this in terms of BTU output, ease of use, cleanup and portability. Most more...

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Material:
aluminized steel 
Dimensions:
5.5 x 13.25 x 13 in 
Fuel Type:
propane 
Simmer:
yes 
Auto Ignition:
yes 
Windscreen:
yes 
Heat Reflector:
no 
Stuff Sack:
no 
Hard Case:
yes, integrated 
Weight:
4.5 lb 
Manufacturer Warranty:
5 years