Coleman Sportster II Dual Fuel 1-Burner Stove

The Coleman Sportster II is a one-burner liquid fuel stove for cooking in cold weather, when propane canisters struggle. Its Dual Fuel system burns Coleman liquid fuel or unleaded gasoline, so you can fill up at a gas station in a pinch. The burner puts out 10,500 BTU, is fully adjustable from a simmer to a hard boil, and Coleman says it boils a quart of water in about 4 minutes. A built in pot support and wind protection keep the flame working on a breezy ridge, and the 1.1 pint tank is filled with the included filter funnel. It is about 7.4 by 7.8 by 6.6 in, small enough to pack.

Who it suits

• Late fall and winter campers, deer camp, and hunters in Missouri, Iowa, and Kansas who cook on frosty mornings.
• Solo campers and pairs who need one hot pot at a time: coffee, oatmeal, a one-pan dinner.
• Households that want a non-electric stove for outdoor use during a power outage.

Not the right stove for

Feeding a family on two pans at once, or campers who want simple screw-on propane. For group meals at a car campsite, look at the Portable 3-Burner Propane Camp Stove or the Coleman Even-Temp Propane Stove. Liquid fuel also asks more of you than propane: you fill the tank and follow the lighting steps in the Coleman manual every time.

Specifications (from Coleman)

• Brand and model: Coleman Sportster II Dual Fuel 1-Burner Stove.
• Fuel: Coleman liquid fuel or unleaded gasoline. Fuel sold separately.
• Output: 10,500 BTU, fully adjustable.
• Boil time: about 4 minutes for a quart of water (Coleman figure).
• Fuel capacity: 1.1 pint.
• Built in pot support and wind protection. Filter funnel included.
• Size: 7.38 by 7.8 by 6.55 in (18.75 by 19.81 by 16.64 cm).
• Made in the USA of US and foreign components.

Before you buy

• Fuel is not included. Pick up Coleman liquid fuel before the trip, or use unleaded gasoline as the alternative Coleman lists.
• Use it outdoors only. Never run a fuel stove inside a tent, camper, garage, or vehicle.
• Fill and refill the tank away from any flame, with the stove cool, using the filter funnel.
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Guides for choosing a camp stove

• Essential Camping Stove Guide: How to Choose the Right One (see Liquid Fuel Stoves)
• Shoulder-Season Camp Kitchen: Cooking After Labor Day in the Midwest
• All camp kitchen gear