The point is that Coleman may have a QC problem, as the last time I used Performance Gas, is was well above freezing, yet it failed. Just because it’s worked for anyone before is irrelevant – the point is you cannot reply on it to work every time, within the stated limitations Coleman claims it will work. The Fyrestorm stove is a large but lightweight stove, which is ideal for 1-2 persons hiking or camping. Coming in at 20x13cm and weighing a total of 500g and the pot supplied can hold 1.3L so it’s a great balance between size and weight. This guide gives a simple explanation of the different types of camping gas available, which one you need for your camping stove and where you can find them. Having given two talks on camping stoves at recent festivals, one of the key things I realised was that not everyone knows about the different types of gas canisters available for camping stoves.

Finally, the stove set up (e.g. stove model, windshield, heat reflector, heat exchangers on the pots) is a much bigger factor than the canister type. I have learned my lesson: NEVER use Coleman Performance gas! I very strongly urge you to avoid their products, because it seems to me they may well have a quality-control issue. At best, not disclosing quite openly the limitations of their product also raises questions about their integrity. Trust is a binary thing: you either trust someone, or you don’t. Coleman’s product failed me, and I gave them the opportunity to deal with that in a constructive manner. They didn’t, and instead opted to suggest it was my failure. I wasn’t after compensation. I wasn’t after free products. I most certainly wasn’t after them trying to blame me for their product’s failure! Not just me Now the sleeve does sit right up to the edge, touching the lid so you can use this with your thumb to help steady the pot and this helps avoid touching any potentially hot sections. The Coleman FyreStorm PCS is a high-performance, personal cooking system that benefits from our advanced HyperFlame® burner design. The handle on the pot isn't the best, in fact its a little flimsy. It is made from the same neoprene sleeve and I found when the pot was filled up the handle wasn’t much help in keeping it level or that well supported.

Plus, I’ve included details of some little known adaptors that will allow you to use any gas cylinder on your camping stove and three stoves that will take more than type of canister. It’s important to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide when using a camping stove. Avoid cooking inside your tent or in an enclosed area, as gas build-up can be fatal. Always cook in well-ventilated areas, and never use your gas stove in your tent as a heater. Not that the lighter or matches are needed as the stove uses a Piezo ignition switch which makes life a whole lot simplier, especially when you are cooking in poor weather.

There are only a few manufacturers of [screw thread] canisters world wide, and they manufacture all the different brands. So two different brands often come off the same production line in Korea. We use a selection of couriers to get your products to you, these vary depending on the size of the item, destination of delivery, and whether it is a priority delivery or standard delivery. And that simply means that you cannot trust it. After all, it’s a gamble whether or not Coleman Performance Gas will or will not work. YOU may be happy to take that gamble, but certainly am not. In cold weather camping, I need to be able to trust in, and rely on my kit. As I’ve clearly demonstrated, Coleman Performance Gas is (at best) unreliable. Anyone who is happy to go cold-weather camping with known-to-be unreliable critical kit needs to give their head a wobble. To add insult to injury, when you raise this legitimate concern with Coleman, they immediately blame you. To be fair, Ed also blamed me, and you implied blame, which raises the question of whether the pair of you works for Coleman in some capacity, and are simply trying to do a not-so-subtle PR exercise to undo brand damage. Need it in a hurry? We are also able to offer before 12 noon and Saturday delivery services. See here for information on these servicesSpecifically, with a ‘dual fuel’ stove below or one of the adaptors below, you can use multiple types of gas cylinder, which will maximise your chances of finding gas canisters all over the world, wherever you are. It’s a good way to save money too as the alternatives are often cheaper.

We are only able to comment on the testing we have done in controlled conditions and hope you have confidence to continue to use Coleman gas in the future.” While your ideal camping trips may involve lots of rigorous hikes and long days of exploring, you’ll also want to give yourself time to stop and relax. And we don’t mean sitting on the cold, hard, bumpy ground. Decathlon’s range of camping chairsare designed with every camper type in mind. You’ll find folding camping chairs with built-in drinks holders to folding stools if you just want somewhere to perch.

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The main difference is the proportion of propane to butane. More propane = better cold weather performance. The exact mix of propane, butane and isobutane is usually secret. But above 5 degreees Celsius (41 Fahrenheit), you probably don’t need any butane However, if you’re travelling through different countries or out in the middle of nowhere, you can’t always find screw-on gas canisters. Even fewer knew that there are several dual fuel stoves and handy little adaptors you can get for your camping stove that will allow it to use any type of gas. Allow me to tell you about Coleman’s response: they refuse to accept any responsibility, and (excuse the pun) proceeded to gas-light me. Here’s what they said:

Chrome-plated pan supports and feet are rust resistant and make it easy to ensure the stove is stable on uneven ground. Once your meal is prepared, the pot has a neoprene cover with a handle that is easy to hold without the risk of burns. The pot comes with a secure lid, complete with drinking hole to keep your beverage or food warm. Some people seem to think that certain brands give a more consistent flow and let you use the full canister better. But that’s not widely experienced, there’s no obvious consistency in which are the best/worst brands, and I don’t know of any reason that would be true (ultimately, they are just metal pots filled with gas). In case you were thinking it’s a case of only me who had this issue, that’s simply not the case. If you read this discussion, you’ll see there are many others, experienced campers too, who also found Coleman’s gas to be unreliable. A better handle would have been nice to have seen, something with a more strength and support as pouring a litre of boiling water and spilling this over you won’t be much fun.Fed up with your tent always looking messy? Never seem to have a place to put anything on a camping trip? Decathlon has the answer. Our range of camping cupboards and storage solutionsgive you a place to put everything. We’ve got camping storage solutions for every part of your camping setup, from kitchen stands, inflatable wardrobes, and bedside tables.