Camp Chef

Mountaineer Aluminum Stove

For the price, quality control could be better.

Just received my Mountaineer and love it. “Love it? And only four stars? Why?” 1. The latches don’t latch when stove is in transport mode. They need to be bent with pliers to hold the lid in place but straighten themselves out when used to secure the wind shields. It’s a nerdy-go-round. 2. The grate was poorly cut. It has to be forced into position because it’s not cut square. These are my only two issues straight out of the box.

Alpine II

Follow up to my earlier review. I wrote that you can use a 12” skillet and 6 to 8” skillet at the same time but, you can go bigger. The problem is the windscreen wings aren’t adjustable where they attach to the base of the stove ( like the Coleman gas camp stoves) and depending on pan size you may have no windscreen protection. It’s not a deal breaker but, having two different pan sizes can help. Very good performing and well built stove.

High wind dominator!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Camped on a lake bluff with storms for three days and this stove never once so much as flickered during high winds. Great for pancakes and coffee. Well made. Go for it.

Quality build, highest BTU output

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Pros: The 20,000 btu per burner was what sets it apart for me. I won't be using that much most of the time, but it's great to know I can boil water really fast when you need to. It's light for it's size due to the aluminum. It has good build quality and looks like a very nice stove. The ability to set the flame ultra low or extra high give me so much control. Less worry about burning my food at camp. Cons: The lid isn't held down tightly by the clamps, so if you have it standing up in your vehicle, it makes clanking sounds. The edges are a little rough and can cut you. If it's a concern, just use tape off the sides and sand the edges down a bit. Not the end of the world. The large size also means that it isn't compact and you need space to bring a 5lb,10lb, or 20lb propane with you since the 1lb one don't seem give it enough pressure to run the stove well.

Mountaineer - Aluminum

Heavy duty construction, very pleased with it. I love the windshields on the sides and how they lock in place.

Very happy, so far

Long time Camper, restaurant veteran. Using stove for first time on current trip. Seems very sturdy and well made. Excellent temp control from low to big heat output. Each burners independently controlled and put out full heat range. Easy to clean. It is pretty large, will accommodate larger pans or griddle. Waited a long time for stove to be in stock, disappointed that legs remain out of stock.

Well Designed and Well Constructed

This Mountaineer is well built and sturdily constructed, it should last forever. It folds up and latches closed and the gas hose can be stored inside. When it's set up for use, the side flaps fasten in place and keep the wind off the burners. Two issues prevent me from giving it 5 stars. First, it gets insanely hot. Seriously, who needs a 20, 000 BTU burner on a camp stove? It would make more sense to have a burner that can get down to a true simmer. Second, the gas hose supply would be more practical if there were a convenient extension hose available. As it is, it cannot be directly connected to an RV outlet.

Built Well, Hot As Can Be

I received a recommendation for a Camp Chef Mountaineer from my brother. I couldn't be happier with this piece of camp equipment. It makes cooking a breeze! It's super portable and has a really sturdy construction. We took it out for it's inaugural trip in the woods and it performed so well. When boiling water, you can really tell how much heat it puts out. Easy to control. Simple and sleek aluminum construction. I highly recommend!

Mountaineer Aluminum MS40AX

Gave this five stars because I like it so much. Great combination of how rugged something can be, and still be lite enough to want to take with you. Also good corrosion resistance. Be carefull of the gas connector which is on the bottom if you carry it by the handle. If you set it down in dirt or sand it can clog the gas orifices. Cap it with a piece of plastic bag and rubber band during transport.