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Pros | Durable, powerful, wind resistant, fuel efficient, piezo-igniter, simmers well | Large cook surface, powerful, burly, impressive wind resistance | Affordable, straightforward, compact, great wind resistance, good simmering ability | Low profile, lightweight, auto-ignition levers are easy to use, easy portability with carrying case and handles | Piezo igniter, fuel efficient, reasonably priced, easy to clean |
Cons | Very expensive, heavy, large | Heavy, bulky, on the pricier side, closures not durable | Cannot store regulator inside stove, average boil time | Expensive, below average wind resistance | Slow boil time, average wind resistance, below average durability |
Bottom Line | A top-shelf stove that is built to last, featuring powerful but fuel efficient burners and great wind resistance | A wind-resistant stove that features powerful output but also impressive simmering abilities and easy maintenance | A compact and reasonably priced stove that simmers well and provides great wind protection | Excellent performance meets compact design with this impressive folding two-burner that is fun to use | An affordable, portable, and fuel efficient two-burner stove with slow boil time and low wind resistance |
Rating Categories | Camp Chef Mountaine... | Camp Chef Everest 2X | Kovea Slim Twin | Jetboil Genesis Bas... | Coleman Cascade Cla... |
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Ease of Use (15%) | |||||
Portability (15%) | |||||
Specs | Camp Chef Mountaine... | Camp Chef Everest 2X | Kovea Slim Twin | Jetboil Genesis Bas... | Coleman Cascade Cla... |
Weight | 14.63 lbs | 13.97 lbs | 9.94 lbs | 7.4 lbs w/bag, 6.4 lbs stove alone | 9.71 lbs |
BTU per Burner (from manufacturer) | 20,000 | 20,000 | 10,500 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
Average Boil Time (1 liter of water, wind & no wind) | 4 min 25 sec | 3 min 21 sec | 4 min 58 sec | 6 min | 6 min 39 sec |
Boil Time (1 liter of water, wind from a box fan) | 4 min 46 sec | 3 min 25 sec | 5 min 20 sec | 7 min 30 sec | 7 min 56 sec |
Boil Time (1 liter of water, no wind) | 4 min 04 sec | 3 min 17 sec | 4 min 36 sec | 4 min 30 sec | 5 min 23 sec |
Cooktop Material | Aluminum | Nickel-coated steel | Nickel-plated steel | Nickel-plated steel | Aluminized steel |
Packed Size | 25.25" x 14.25" x 5.5" | 27" x 15.5" x 8.25" | 23.4" x 14.7" x 3.3" | 9.75" x 4.5" (11" x 6" in carrying bag) | 21" x 13" x 3.5" |
Cooking Surface Dimensions | 25.25" x 12.5" | 21" x 9.5" | 20.5" x 12.5" | 8" x 8.5" (each burner) | 20" x 12" |
Burner/Flame Diameter | 3.5" | 4.75" | 3.25" | 3.5" | 3.25" |
Distance Between Burners (center to center) | 11.75" | 12.25" | 10.5" | 10.5" | 11" |
Windscreen? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Piezo Ignitor? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Number of Burners | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Type of Model | Tabletop | Tabletop | Tabletop | Tabletop, foldable | Tabletop |
Fuel Type | Propane - large 20# tank | Propane | Propane | Propane | Propane |
Model Number | MS40AX | MS2HP | 168,970 | GNST | 2157477 |
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