Coleman exponent Fyrestorm TI Stove - By Joe Quinn of KS
Q: How many times have you used your Coleman exponent Fyrestorm TI Stove during the test period?
A: I’ve used twice on backpacking trips with my family.
Q: How easy was it to set up and use the Fyrestorm Stove?
A: The stove is very straight forward and easy to use. It sets up quickly and was a breeze to light up. What was awesome about this stove was how quickly it generated heat and could boil water or soup as we did on our backpacking trips. The various flame settings are good to have and you are able to simmer items, but again, it’s the stoves ability to boil quickly what was really impressive.
Q: Did you have a chance to use different types of fuel, as the Fyrestorm can use Coleman Fuel, unleaded gasoline or canister propane/butane.
A: I’ve only used canister propane fuel to date. However the multi-fuel capability is nice to have if ever run out of propane canisters when camping.
Q: How do you find the overall build quality? Is it truly a light weight item to take backpacking or backwoods camping?
A: The build quality of the stove itself was very high. It comes across as a serious piece of camping gear that will last a very long time and can take a lot of punishment. I was a bit disappointed in the quality of the carrying case, but that was a minor item. The stove is compact and light enough to easily fit in my backpack.
Q: Do you believe this is a useful item to take camping and would you recommend it to your fellow campers?
A: Yes I would, even at a $189 MSRP if you do any kind of backpacking. What gives it value at that price point is the very impressive build quality of the stove itself and amazing speed and heat it generates. My 10 year old son and I will betaking out first father and son bicycling trip this summer, which he is very much looking forward to and the Coleman exponent stove will for sure be in our backpack.
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