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Pros Durable, powerful, wind resistant, fuel efficient, piezo-igniter, simmers wellLarge cook surface, powerful, burly, impressive wind resistanceAffordable, straightforward, compact, great wind resistance, good simmering abilityLow profile, lightweight, auto-ignition levers are easy to use, easy portability with carrying case and handlesPiezo igniter, fuel efficient, reasonably priced, easy to clean
Cons Very expensive, heavy, largeHeavy, bulky, on the pricier side, closures not durableCannot store regulator inside stove, average boil timeExpensive, below average wind resistanceSlow 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 resistanceA wind-resistant stove that features powerful output but also impressive simmering abilities and easy maintenanceA compact and reasonably priced stove that simmers well and provides great wind protectionExcellent performance meets compact design with this impressive folding two-burner that is fun to useAn 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...
Boil Time (25%)
8.0
9.0
7.0
5.0
4.0
Fuel Efficiency (25%)
10.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
7.0
Simmering Ability (20%)
7.0
9.0
8.0
9.0
8.0
Ease of Use (15%)
9.0
8.0
7.0
5.0
7.0
Portability (15%)
5.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
8.0
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