If you're looking for a 2-burner propane stove that has excellent flame control for simmering or cooking delicate foods, this is the best you're going to find. It also happens to be one of the most powerful (twin 20,000 BTU burners!), so it's also ideal for those who want a rapid boiling stove. There is nothing else that comes close--not even the Eureka Spire stoves with their "Jetboil technology."
The burners are nestled in a surrounding cup that makes them more resistant to wind than most stoves in this class, and also helps to direct heat upward to concentrate it on your pot. The size and placement of the burners is ideal for serious cooking: Two 10.5" pots or pans will fit very comfortably side by side on this stove without bumping into each other or the side wind flaps (perfect if you're cooking for 4-6 people). The burner controls are very responsive and not as fiddly as on similar stoves in this class. You do still need to make small adjustments, but it's relatively easy to dial the flame down to a flickering candelight that dances around the burner on the verge of going out (for simmering), or dial it up to a roaring jet engine (for boiling). Simply put, you won't find better burner control in any other propane cook stove on the market. To get better, you'd have to go to one of the high end cooktops that people use in a house, but many/most of those require 120V AC current to work the burner and control the propane valve (household units have added safety protection to cut off the burner in the event the flame goes out). But that's a lot more expensive, offers only marginally better control at the low end of the flame settings, and a lot less portable. The Everest can and will cook whatever you need once you get familiar with it.
The stove comes with everything you need except the small green propane bottle, which you can find at almost any camping or big box store. You can also purchase an adapter hose (sold separately) to hook this up to a larger 20lb cylinder like you use on a typical grill, if desired.
One quirk: When I first opened mine, the built-in Piezo electric igniter did not work at all. I tried it a dozen times and not a hint of a spark. So I lighted it manually using a lighter. However, now the igniter works perfectly. My guess is that there is a protective coating on the ignition points that EITHER needed heat to burn away, or needed me to push the igniter a couple dozen of times to wear through. Regardless, the ignition now works perfectly and is very handy. You just turn on the gas to low, push the button, and Voila! You're cooking with gas!
Bottom line: This is the best stove you can find in this category. If you need a portable 2-burner stove with great flame control, get the Everest.
My only gripe: I got mine on Prime for $145 (which is high but a typical rate for this stove lately). Barely an hour after I got the shipping notice (about two hours after I purchased it), Amazon sent me an automated email asking if I'd like to "re-order" the stove with a Prime link to the same item for $103. Grrrrr. I'll just eat the extra cost instead of hassling with returns, but know that any price under $115 is very good for this stove, and the most common rate I found at other retailers was $140-$150.
| Brand | Camp Chef |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Propane |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Product Dimensions | 23.5"L x 13.5"W x 4.25"H |
| Power Source | Gas Powered |
| Maximum Energy Output | 20000 British Thermal Units |
| Item Weight | 12 Pounds |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 24.41 x 13.35 x 5.25 inches |
| Package Weight | 6.26 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13.5 x 23.5 x 4.25 inches |
| Brand Name | Camp Chef |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited |
| Model Name | MS2HP |
| Color | One Color |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Camp Chef |
| Part Number | MS2HP |
| Style | Stove |
| Included Components | Camping Stove |
| Size | 4.25" H x 23.5" W x 13.5" L |
