Camping - Prepping - Overland : Camplux Dual Fuel Camping Stove

[@supersami7748]

I have had 2 of these stoves stoves for years used exclusively when off roading in a Jeep, so it gets bounced around a lot and never had a problem. One thing you failed to mention is lighting the stove in the morning with butane for coffee when the temperature is below 32 degrees. You best have a bottle of propane with you because the butane won’t light below freezing.

[@lukegodin8653]

@TheOutdoorGearReview there is one more safety warning that was not mentioned. These stoves are to only have a 8 or 10 inch pot or pan area due to the fuel canister compartment area can over heat the butane or propane hose and cause a safety issue of explosion. What happens is that a larger cooking pot or pan will cover the fuel compartment and cause a tremendous heat build up. Great review as usual and thank you for your great content.

[@williammccaslin8527]

For 35 an it duel fuel, that's a deal in my book, thx for the vid.

[@teena602]

I love that you tested this for over a year before posting a review. Cheesy? Yes, a bit. But! Only $35.00 and proven to still work well after used for over a year. Great review!

[@kennethburkman5712]

I've used this stove for several decades for presentations as Chef. It works great, but can get fairly hot. But the great benefit is it's portability, easy set up and efficient use of propane. On a scale of 10 I give it a 8.

[@bornagainchristianvanlifer2018]

The same burner?

[@kennethburkman5712]

@@bornagainchristianvanlifer2018 yep, was constantly cooking omlets and pasta bar for two to three hours steady.. I used two of the stoves a time.

[@SnowyAspenHills]

May seem a bit flimsy but I have never seen a broken one. When I first took my Family camping we used two of these and they worked flawlessly. In the loft for emergency use now. The big plus of these is (a) they are cheap as chips(fries USA) (b) the fuel is also very cheap/ cheap depending on the mix and in the UK/EU the Butane gas canister is available just about everywhere.

[@nemocheerio]

I have the Gas ONE branded one. It's great. Used it on propane every day for a month long trip and it didn't skip a beat. A++

[@conarc-d1037]

For $35 and a dual fuel, that's a win in my book. If it were damaged, or somehow left behind, it wouldn't hurt too bad. Thanks for the review Luke!

[@FoundWorthy]

THESE WORK GREAT, In Japan we all use them, for many this is their home unit.

[@JohnClarke808]

I have the exact same one by it says shinestar 7,200 BTU I purchased on Amazon for 29.00 it will run on the large propane tanks, the only thing you must remove the regulator off of the line for the large tanks because the pressure is to low for the stove. I just use the regulator that is already on the stove. I have used this stove for pressure canning vegetables from the garden.

[@thomasgarrison3949]

Thanks for the review, I am getting one like that one.

[@rod.thehollerhound9791]

I've seen those. But never gave them much thought. On a side note. I noticed that some viewers hit the dislike button. That reasoning escapes me. ?? I liked it. Keep up the good work Luke. And thanks for sharing.

[@alexanderweaver4838]

These stoves came in handy during the recent power outage. I bought both the blue and black stoves. I sometimes make pancakes on a griddle and use both stoves simultaneously to do pancakes and bacon. The case for the black stove has already fallen apart, literally in pieces. The latches on the blue case barely keep the case closed. I found an old gym bag up in my attic and now both stoves are stored in it and are protected by pieces of one of the blue closed cell foam I cut to fit them. The stoves work very well and literally light instantly when I activate the piezo switch. A case of fuel was very inexpensive at Amazon and there's probably enough to last for several camping trips. I love these stoves and having a hot cup of coffee during the power outage was satisfying. Great review, Luke!

[@colleendaniels6409]

For car camping, this would be great for those of us that can't afford to go all out with GasOne. Thanks for the honest review!

[@randallhoskins6243]

I’ve got one in my RV,one in my pantry and one in my car camping box. I love how simple it is to use

[@mistahozzy]

Do you still like it.

[@earlshaner4441]

I love these stoves

[@fatbikejamie]

I have a couple of pieces of metal clothes hanger that i cut to use as a support for smaller diameter pots. Great for power outages longer than the generator can handle 😎

[@agnosjr]

Yes it is a great buy, we have one and like you said it never let us down either. Thank you.

[@merpius]

What a great review for real people. Even though you are outdoors all the time, most people are not, and this seems like a review for the rest of us. If someone only needs this a handful of times each year, and wants to keep costs down, this stove seems like a great deal.

[@paulmilsaps4476]

Sounds like a winner to me. I don't need a hi dollar bullet proof stove. Just one that works. Thanks for the review Luke. You the man!

[@paulmilsaps4476]

@Timothy Mckee LOL!

[@benherr1361]

Thank you Luke was looking at picking up one of these, appreciate your time. Dan

[@michaelcousins2526]

Most people spend more than $35 a week at the local Starbuck's. To have the test mule for more than a year and still be using it regardless of the "not quite ready for primetime" build quality makes it more than a winner IMO

[@wontwice6325]

as talked about the gasone 15000 btu 3900p

[@jerrybobteasdale]

Most people? My lifetime total for money spent at Starbucks is below $35.

[@notmyname3883]

@@jerrybobteasdale I WIN! ZERO$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. And my expenditures on Coca Cola since the "you're too White" memo was circulated? Also ZERO$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Fawk 'em all.

[@hurleyflyer263]

I've used this same stove for over 13yrs, never let me down. We had bad floods hear, UK some years ago it worked three days solid due to power cuts etc. I will be using it next weekend on a car camping trip. As you say flimsy, but gets the job done.

[@TillieMuckMuck]

I have one and recommend it as a primary or secondary appliance for prepping.

[@dcmore8488]

Don't use a pan that is to big for this (I think that they recommend no bigger than a 10 in pan) You don't want a pan that is too big hanging over the fuel cannister and heating it up!

[@zedorda1337]

As i see your point I don't think it would radiate enough to heat the the metal shield and then radiate again enough heat to have anything happen. Since heat rises just the simple flow of air should be more than adequate to cool the metal shield since it has such low mass.

[@retiredatforty]

Agree. This is a known limitation of these stoves. It’s called out in the instruction manual as well. There are videos online of these stoves exploding from that very problem. But I stress to say they are quite safe with a smaller pot/pan.

[@gunterbecker8528]

Too bigger pots could have that burner explode!

[@philiptong4978]

@@zedorda1337 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIfagKWhZtufa7s keep that butane canister under 50C

[@awh5773]

my brother passed away 2 years ago and in the stuff he left me i found a stove just like this one, it has a different name and runs on both fuels, i have not taken it camping i use it for in case the power goes out , which does happen during bad storms up here in north texas, it is older been used a lot and i mean a lot, he had it for over 5 years and it still works great, so i say , yes. go buy one and put it back for emergencies. its better to have it and not need it , than to need it and not have it

[@dalebannon8503]

For $20, you can buy a Butane only stove. But, for those of us in the North, Butane will NOT evaporate in the winter. So, having the Propane option is great for cold weather use.

[@luketoh1]

The plastic box can be used as a wind shield. Open it 90 degrees and lay it on its side.

[@chefhitsdafan6457]

Great video man!! I have same stove and still use it. I have much more expensive stoves but i just alway go back to this stove lol

[@jessielynn]

This was a excellently thorough review. Thank you!

[@bobesselstyn461]

Hi Luke, I have same and your right case is junky but stove is great and duel fuel well worth it good review Luke

[@vaughanellis7866]

The version of this sold in the UK is incapable of using the external propane internal butane only, would only use as a picnic stove, would not use it for backpacking as it is on the bulky side

[@dapyro3596]

thks sir,love your review-very honest,we need more people like you in this world.Be safe,thks again.

[@starrystarrynight2844]

Iwatani is the first company in Japan to mass manufacture portable butane stove like this in 1969, mainly for Emergency use when the power goes off..... As you well know that Japan experiences disaster on a regular basis..... E.g Tsunami, Typhoon and earthquake. All other companies after that in Korea, China & lately Vietnam copied Iwantani's original design..... They produced them cheaply but not necessarily of better quality..... Iwatani have a few patented safety and efficiency features that is not present on the cheaper brand models..... (1) Heat transfer panel - During use, Butane canister tend to become very cold because it is basically a liquid fuel and the delivery is that of an aerosol propeller system. Hence, there will be some fuel left inside the canister after completion.....Unless the canister temperature is maintained at an optimum by the "heat transfer panel" which is essentially a metal plate connecting the stove head to the canister.... (2) Auto ejection or cut off system - On the older model of Iwatani stove with the lever system to connect canister to regulator, it is a cut off method when due to misuse... E.g overly large pan that overlap into the canister space.... the canister is heated up to a high temperature & the pressure inside the butane canister will build up to an explosion point..... The latest Iwatani stove uses magnet to connect the canister to the regulator..... It will eject the canister automatically, when the pressure inside the canister exceed beyond 70 psi. I assure you that the cheaper stove do not have these efficiency or Safety feature. Maybe one day China or Vietnam manufactured stove might include them.... Who knows....? The question is - Do you trust their quality control when it comes to Safety features in Butane or Propane gas stove.....? Some of the more expensive Butane canister sold, have a build in Safety feature called CRV - Countersunk Release Valve..... Essentially, it is valves that will release build up gases in the heated up canister to avoid an explosion.... You will be surprised to learn that many owners of Butane stoves do not read the operating & safety manual that comes with the product..... All because it looks deceptively easy to operate, but there are basic ground rules that invite disaster if ignored.... Rule 1 - Do not stow Butane canister near heat source. Rule 2 - Do not operate stove in extremely hot weather & out in direct sunlight. Rule 3 - Do not use cooking utensil that exceed the perimeter of the stove and overlap into the Butane canister space. Portable Butane stove is a great invention, but do buy only the reputed brands for their safety and manufacturing quality control reasons..... It is not worth losing life and limb just to save a couple of bucks. Goggle for "portable cassette stove disasters in Australia"..... and you will see what I mean....

[@richgarcia2209]

I brought a butane version for weekend trip recently (8/20) to avoid crowds at restaurants, it worked superbly. I paid about $25 for mine at Smart & Final. I cooked eggs, steak, re-warmed food with it in my motel room.... hahaha :) Super easy to use, reliable, and I think anyone with a prepared mind should have one..or two :)

[@thomasosullivan4818]

I have one of them for the last 4 years and I ues it when camping and I have no problem with it. Tommy from Ireland

[@freezinweasle1]

As always, thank you for your honest reviews. I like the dual fuel capability. Stay safe and God bless.

[@mobiltec]

I have had one for a while now. I like it. There is one danger. It seems to be difficult to get the butane can to line up and seat into place. While doing so butane can squirt all over the place. Don't hit the starter until that liquid butane has had a chance to evaporate away. A huge fire ball will result. Ask me how I know that.

[@quinnwarman5139]

They are great as emergency cookers and car camping i have used them for years and the only issue is not the cooker but the butane canisters in cold to freezing conditions just need to get them warm before cooking i would put it in my jacket inside pocket 30 minutes before needing to cook and it works

[@philiptong4978]

there are versions of this stove that has an additional metal sheet conducting part of combustion heat to the butane canister for vaporization otherwise liquid fuel stove with pump works better for cold weather usage

[@cdarwine2004]

I've got one. I really like it. Thanks for the review.

[@bernied9415]

I have two of these stoves as well, both propane or butane. I use the butane alot because it is easier to move around, but in the cabin We use the propane, to save on wood. This is a very good revue, I wish you happy camping.

[@earlshaner4441]

When the power goes out in the house and you have a hot food and drinks

thank for your help

[@earlshaner4441]

You are welcome brother just keep extra fuel on hand and safety first always

[@scott5913]

I'd be wary of using this as a power outage cooking option. It's not marked as being indoor safe, so unless you're willing and able to go outside to cook, it might be better to look at something else.

[@jeffmcgovern5674]

@@scott5913 as long as you are ventilating, you'll be okay. Just open windows and doors so you have effective ventilation.

[@coppers615]

I have the Gas One version of this stove and I recommend a wind screen from Gas One for only $10 on Amazon and I think it is well worth it. I completely concur with TOGR's review of this product.

[@Glyn69]

Had a number of these in be UK over the years never failed me and good as a back up if travelling by car currently on sale for about $18 ,here

[@kennethburkman5712]

Also you can get it with a wind shield, which works out great.

[@robyndoby1722]

Hey Luke pretty good stove 2 ways to use the tank hope y'all are well much love your way be safe have a wonderful coming in week

[@horacez]

Nice review! These are primarily used as indoor tabletop stoves for Asian hot pot meals. Almost every Asian household has one! Glad to see the dual fuel builds for American households, those butane canisters are hard to come by in the states

[@vk6fwcbpt]

Got 2 of them use one when I go camping and the other I keep as a spare have never had a problem with them.

[@augustinasvilkas]

I have a very similar stove if not the same exact one. I also purchased an adapter that lets me use a 20lb propane tank. I keep it around the house just in case I need an emergency cook top

[@wv9195]

where do you buy this adapter? Can you share the model please

[@wholoveskjs]

Good honest review. Nicely done.

[@ruby055]

Great spot on as usual I have a GasOne version that was about 22 bucks now on season 3. I have had a few I think the design as you say are all the same but my Gas one is better guage This is a great stove for most infrequent campers

[@chevelless1428]

Once again...thanks for your review....always good and always fair...

[@MYSTICFROG43]

Awesome deal for $35 dollars . :) Love your great honest reviews and with any outdoor stove we use common sense to put up a wind barrier that is being a wise person. Love this stove , I don't have one but would buy this one because of your great honest reviews. :) Love all your videos and love the movies you choose to watch so cool.:) Be safe be well. Hugs to you both awesome family Luke and Susie , from Toni g and family.:)

[@thenextarcher]

I recently bought a gasone butane stove. The size/weight of these types of stoves are great if your camping with just one or two other people.

[@iaminyourbasement]

I’m going to buy it right now thanks for the video.

[@scott5913]

Are there any decent indoor safe cooking options? I'm thinking along the lines of an extended power outage in an apartment that doesn't have a balcony, and it's too cold/wet to go out onto the sidewalk.

[@mtssman]

I used to have one and for safety reasons I always use propane canister. There are many sad cases of butane canister explosion, either due to long continuous use or over-sized pan that "spread" the flame too close to the canister compartment. Mine eventually gave up the ghost after 3 or 4 years of occasional use because my friend accidentally stepped on it the second time. First time the sheet metal was badly mangled but I managed to pry it back, no such luck the second time round though. So yeah, it is flimsy, but still has some basic strength.

[@Patriot-American]

Great video on the stove. I've got a number of nice backpacking stove and the venerable Green Coleman two burner job. It's nice to know that ones like this are available. Looking forward to your next hiking and camping video ... Stay safe ...

[@shawnr6117]

I probably wouldn't buy it myself but it's definitely not a bad option. That type of burner works really well with a wok

[@shawnadams1965]

I picked up one of these a few years ago for 15 dollars. I don't use it for camping, but have used it at home during power outages and like you said, it gets the job done.

[@jameseggleston1672]

I have a intex version used it many years still works great came with a much better case

[@taffdavies35]

Use one every day in my truck, used it for years.

[@stantalley8024]

I got the Coleman brand one it is the second one I've bought the first one the ignitor went out on it but for the price I bought another one my first one lasted about 5 years and we beat the mess out of it😎

[@jefftaswelder9154]

nice review mate👍 we have 2 we got from Kmart years ago when we was putting in a kitchen and used them every day cooking meals and never had a problem (3 weeks ) still have them in the cupboard ready for when the power goes off 😉😉 keep well Sir and love the videos 😎🍺

[@davidcann6021]

Got the single fuel stove and here in the UK you can get them sometimes for under £10. Great for base camp. My parents used one while renovating too and found it as good as their main stove.

[@DFox-ud3gx]

This one looks great but my old original Colman is my go to with family camping. Buy myself I'd buy this one your showing us very nice. I like cooking eggs ,fish, and some stew when by myself when camping.

[@johngalt6929]

Not a bad stove for the money. I'm still partial to the Coleman dual burner white gas stove. I would love to see Luke review the Coleman.

[@SeattleSandro]

It's 2024 and I've bought two dual-fuel stoves from a different brand, but it's practically the same stove. The cases for these are still super flimsy, but man these are good little stoves for the price. They're very light and very compact and there aren't a lot of moving parts or things that could easily break. Because I occasionally use these in cold weather, I went with a dual-fuel so I could connect to a propane tank. I have a 5-lb propane tank and, with an adapter, I can power two of these stoves for a whole week.

[@karronfarias9946]

Thanks Luke

[@telluridecolorado8918]

I've had the 'same' dual fuel stove for about a year also. I didn't think much of the quality when i first got it. But it works great, in fact I used it camping this weekend. And I've had no problems with it. Though it is hard to get a low flame, so it easy to burn food.

[@billirvine9078]

Got one.Good bit of kit.

[@TomKirkman1]

Eureka made the best butane stove of that common (Coleman type) design. It is the only one I've seen that had a built in windscreen. But they do not appear to be available any longer.

[@caminoracer7987]

I have the coleman version that I have had for a couple years which I caught at one of there tent sales for around $25.00 and has worked flawless so far

[@TheRealSteveEllis]

Fair review luke, i have a version which is butane only. Does the job for a quick coffee while you get the fire going when car camping. Horses for courses

[@stevesmith8854]

This is Definitely a "buy" for me!

[@Thereal111t]

Czech out that surplus pot set tho!.... if I were to pick up one of these butane burners it’d definitely be one of the dual fuel ones for sure. One of the things I’ve set up recently is a kit of adapters for my coleman liquid fuel models that lets me burn propane, camping isopro type cans as well as these straight butane food service style cans.

[@ForeIndication]

I grabbed a similar Gas One unit, same same same, a bit flimsy and the case is as well. All that said I love it, it does what it is supposed to, the 8oz. butane lasted and incredibly long time as opposed to my expectations. 32 bux it was a good purchase as I am in the process or rebuilding my old white gas Coleman stove. This will do just fine.

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

If you knew how many times over the year's my family has laughed about some poorly made camping equipment that still works, and this one would be another to add to the camping equipment. The beauty of it is if it works for a year or two or ten years, either way your not to bothered by it because you only paid 35 bucks! Sometimes cheap isn't all bad! Thanks for the review!

[@bradcallander7789]

I agree one makes all. i have a can cooker the case an cooker look exactly alike exept its gray

[@Shane-Singleton]

These little butane stoves are pretty efficient as long as they don't get too cold. The below freezing point is where having that propane capability will pay off as butane tends to not want to vaporize below 32f where propane doesn't have that problem. That's why I like those little Isobutane canisters because the addition of a propane in the blend helps push the vapor temp down allowing it to work at lower temps.

[@landonashby2029]

I just bought the 8000 but Gasone version of this stove for $30. I agree I think these stoves are identical just different names. I was debating going with the higher BTU version. I came to the conclusion it didn't make sense to get a stove that was going to use twice the fuel for more than double the price. Also when I went to buy the stove it seemed like you couldn't find the higher BTU version which also made me wonder if they had pulled it from the market. I'm very happy with the stove I purchased as well and would recommend it too!

[@trinovantian1]

Like.....spot on.....great kit for the price but have that windshield handy.

[@BackroadFreedom]

I ended up buying the Gas One 15,000 BTU

[@domusdebellum3042]

good purchase. mines about 6 years old, and its used multiple times per year. like 2 meal a day for a 10 day trip and multiple weekends, and to perc coffee for most of september during elk season.

[@DENNISHARDY1]

I had the butane only, had no problem...then I saw you use one with propane and realized that there was a dual fuel option. Great little stove, plan on passing the butane stove on and keeping the dual fuel one under my front passenger seat

[@patrickdurham8393]

I got a butane only one from GFS a couple of years ago and though it's flimsy like you say it's worked perfectly. I carry it in my work truck to have hot food for lunch and coffee anytime. It'll perk a pot of coffee in about 10 minutes. I wish mine would use propane since it comes in larger canisters and has a higher bth value.

[@lindawoods6841]

Looks like a good stove,,for 35$ cannot beat it,,,i use the coleman,,,great review,

[@ManOnTheRange]

i love when you use Czechoslovakia style of cups to cook or boil :) its called Ešus here (Eshus)

[@doozerakapuckfutin]

Stay safe Luke .

[@Jillian1stJohn3-9-10]

This morning the lever would not stay down, so I could not ignite it, but I could smell the gas escaping, so I don't feel safe to use it again; its was $42. I've been using my butane (only) stove everyday for 2 months now.

[@zzip0]

This is crazy! How people rediscover things. I had such stove in South Korea maybe 15 years ago. And I vaguely remember I bought it for about 15 USD at the time. It was also very popular with many street food vendors.

[@jamesc6526]

I have one myself that I use in my van everyday. It has been amazing. The best part of it is I always keep a butane canister on me, and when my 5lb propane tank runs out, I have several days of cooking left with the butane until I get my tank refilled. It's worked perfectly for the entire time I have had it.

[@anthonyconstant3256]

I have 2 different versions of this stove. A duel fuel plus a single (butane) which has a hot plate. I use the case as a windshield.

[@terrym1065]

Luke👍👍 Another fair and honest review, how nice. Yeah, for the most part I think you're right, one company many labels...🙄 I've had a Camp Chef version for ever, works great with no failures, the plastic carry case is junk and it's butane only but duel fuel versions haven't been around all that long. $35 seems in the ball park for the quality, good burner, crappy metal housing and cheapy case. Keep em' coming bro. Enjoy!

[@hsaurid]

Terry M I’ve had the CampChef dual fuel version for almost 2 years now. Also picked up an adapter to connect to larger propane tanks and have been satisfied with its performance. Great for spur of the moment outdoor cooking.

[@captnemo2740]

I bought my GasOne Camp Stove on amazon for 32 bucks I like that one

[@zerocool212121]

Ill stick with my msr xgk, but for someone just weekending or getting into it its not a bad first buy till you figure out what your wanting. If your going to be doing more serious stuff even car camping then a better build dual burner is the way to go, i just prefer liquid fuel as high elevation and cold weather can be problematic for compressed gas. My wants/needs are likely different than yours so pick what works for you

[@davevanhorn9741]

I checked out their website and they have a newer model, don't know if it's any sturdier just that it is a newer model. I also saw that they have a portable tankless hot water heater. The new model stove was $37.99, the hot water heater price ranges $129.99 for the base model to $329.99 for the top of the line model.

[@mustangeek]

I have one in the basement for emergency power outages and camping..

[@gorillaninja78]

Mine isn’t duel fuel mine is butane but I absolutely love mine! As far as the case goes ya it’s not a suitcase but mine doesn’t get thrown around but for convenience it’s awesome and mine doesn’t have an issue on low 🤷🏼‍♂️ I bought one and loved it so much I bought three more! Lol ✌🏻🇨🇦

[@shawnleitch5208]

I like it... i think it would be good to keep in the vehicle for car camping and emergency situations. I like the dual fuels.... and as for flimsy..... once its set down it dont matter so really who cares.... to be more solid adds more weight.

[@jhill4874]

Coleman has their own version of this for the same price, but butane only. I like this one as it comes with the propane adapter hose.