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Camp Chef Explorer 2-Burner
Camp Chef Explorer 2-Burner
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Camp Chef Explorer 2-Burner | |||||
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| Price | $124.99 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | $124.95 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $148 List Check Price at Amazon | $144.95 at REI Compare at 2 sellers | $43.88 at Amazon |
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| Pros | Great simmering ability, freestanding, legs are removable, powerful burners, tons of cooking space | Efficient, durable, compact, has auto-ignition | Wind-resistant, powerful, even cooking, auto-ignition | Non-slip rubber feet for leveling, large cooking surface, durable metal latches instead of plastic | Affordable, fuel adaptor threads on easier than other stoves, windscreens are adjustable, compact dimensions |
| Cons | No auto ignition system, does not operate on 16oz propane canisters, wind puts out burner easily | Cooks hot, ignitor is sometimes finicky | Unreliable burner regulators, plastic latches on front | Struggles with the wind, not super powerful, on the heavy side | No auto-ignition, lower BTUs, small burners prone to hot spots |
| Bottom Line | A well-priced stove that simmers like a professional range on a table, tailgate, or freestanding on its own | The stove works great, looks good, and comes at a reasonable price | A powerful, wind-resistant stove that cooks well, unless the internal regulators malfunction | Durable and generously sized, this stove is straightforward and has adjustable feet for uneven surfaces | If you just need something basic and don't want to strain your wallet, this is our favorite option |
| Rating Categories | Camp Chef Explorer 2-Burner | GSI Outdoors Selkirk 540 | Camp Chef Everest | Eureka Ignite Plus | Coleman Classic |
| Time To Boil (20%) | |||||
| Wind Resistance (20%) | |||||
| Simmering Ability (20%) | |||||
| Ease Of Set Up (15%) | |||||
| Ease Of Care (15%) | |||||
| Portability (10%) | |||||
| Specs | Camp Chef Explorer... | GSI Outdoors... | Camp Chef Everest | Eureka Ignite Plus | Coleman Classic |
| Weight (pounds) | 30.6 lbs (19.2 lbs without legs) | 9.8 lbs | 12.3 lbs | 12.0 lbs | 9.8 lbs |
| Total BTU (from manufacturer) | 60,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Boil Time (1 quart of water, wind from a box fan) | 5 min | 5.5 min | 3 min | 6.25 min | 6.25 min |
| Boil Time (1 quart of water, no wind) | 3.75 min | 4 min | 2.5 min | 4.75 min | 4.75 min |
| Cooktop material | Cast aluminum | Nickel-chrome steel | Nickel-coated steel | Plated steel | Aluminized steel |
| Packed Size (inches) | 32.75" x 14" x 7.75" (height not including legs) | 21.4" x 12.9" x 3.8" | 23.5" x 13.5" x 4" | 23" x 12.8" x 4" | 21" x 13" x 3.5" |
| Cooking surface dimensions (inches) | 32.5" x 13.75" | 17.5" x 9.5" | 19" x 9.5" | 20.5" x 9.5" | 18.75" x 10.5" |
| Burner/flame diameter | 5" | 3" | 3.5" | 3" | 3.5" |
| Distance between burners (center to center) | 13" | 11" | 12" | 12" | 7.75" |
| Windscreen? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Piezo Ignitor? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Number of burners | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Type of Model | Freestanding | Tabletop, foldable | Tabletop | Tabletop, foldable | Tabletop |
| Fuel Type | Propane - large 20# tank | Propane | Propane | Propane | Propane |
| Mfr. Model Number | EX60LW | 56012 | MS2HP | 2572195 | 2000020943NP |