10,000 BTU Portable Butane Camp Stove

I was happy with this purchase. It lights quickly and easily using its Piezo ignition feature. It puts out a nice hot flame that works well with my cast iron pans. It's less bulky than a two-burner propane stove but flatter and more stable than a one-burner propane stove which has the burner above a vertically placed bottle. It will do well on its own, or as a third burner when I bring the two-burner propane stove. I like how the butane canister fits inside its own compartment on the side. Butane is more available in retail stores now than it was in the past, and is easily purchased through Amazon as well. I would purchase this again. While butane is not as cost effective as bulk propane, for light use it's still economical and more convenient than bulk propane.

Works great if you use a cast iron pan or pots with the thick heat transfer plate on the bottom. Cheap stainless pots don't hold the heat well when using this from my experience and take a long time to cook, but when I use with my cast iron frying pan this thing works great. I have also started using this to warm up soup instead of my conventional electric range because it boils the water so quick when used in combo with my stainless pot with the heat transfer plate stamped to the bottom. Stove has lots of built in safety features like overpressure cutoffs and not allowing you to connect the canister when the gas dail is in the open position. I'm not sure why regular cheap pots and pans don't work well on this but I just bring my good stuff now and don't have any problems. I could cook on this everyday. The canisters last longer than I expected. I used it to fry hashbrowns and eggs about 10 mornings and make soup about 5 times before the cylinder finally gave out... cool thing was it seemed to have the same power level and didn't lose heat until it was about a minute from completely going out, so I felt like I got all my monies worth from each can, and not needing to change them early with stuff left in them.

I looked through the various stoves available here, and this one seemed to fit the bill. 10,000 BTU, Thermal Plate to keep can from getting cold as gas is discharged (one of those basic thermodynamic laws) to help use up fuel efficiently (which I'll have to take their word for but makes sense given my knowledge of thermodynamic concepts). The stove itself seems durable and sturdy, with a nice carrying case. The instructions are very clearly written. I'm not sure if battery for the spark mechanism will need changing eventually (not addressed in instructions), but looking inside, I can see where it is located, appears to be standard battery and easy to get to. Butane stove can fit perfectly and stove works as described. I couldn't be happier with purchase. I am pleased with the design, functionality, perfect fit case, clear instructions, and durable build. If I experience any problems with future use, will update review.

I bought this because I am living in an apartment and will only be there for 2 months. I have to pay to get propane delivered, and they want $180 to set it up. I figured that is not worth it for a few months. The product is great and is actually heavier duty than some I have seen in restaurant supply houses. The pan is actually nice for a freebie, but I do not use non stick cookware, so I will likely give it away. I did use it once just to see how cooked. The only problem I have with it is that it was advertised as quote:"*** Usage a)The stove is safe and easy to use and goes anywhere. b)Great for work cooking,boating,camping,tailgating,backyard/patio or right on your dining room table.On the side of the burner it states it is for outside use only. I don't know many dining room tables that are outside, but I figure it will not be too dangerous, as I would have 4 burners going on a stove. The surface underneath it does not get hot at all, not even after cooking a stew for an hour on it. It works well, I just wish the butane cans were easier to get and lasted longer. I found only one local place that carries it and they have normal business hours.It gets quite hot, so even though I am used to chimerical burners (used to be a chef)I find it gets things hot quickly enough. I would recommend it, with the only caveat the fact that they advertise it for indoor and it says for outdoor on the device.

It's nice to have it, easy storage, works well, great for the backyard or patio, cooks food good.

I recently purchased this because we moved into an apartment that has an electric range and I've gotten so that I prefer gas for the temperature control. This burner works like a charm. Be aware - the BTU's on this are higher than your typical gas burner, so be prepared to dial it down a bit from what you're used to (unless you have a professional stove). The butane canisters are reasonably inexpensive and last a long time (according to your usage). I regularly use this to make Alton Brown's stovetop popcorn recipe (look it up, it's awesome). I've also used it to do Korean BBQ and it performed like a champ. When the weather cools off a little, I'm planning to try it for hot pot.This would also make a great option for emergency situations, camping, tailgating, etc. It can be used safely indoors in a well ventilated area without concern of CO issues.