Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
BRS-32 Two-Burner Camping Stove
Best Compact Two-BurnerCamp Chef Everest 2-Burner Stove
Best High-PerformancePrice
$40-$70
$130-$160
Summary
A compact two-burner that runs on butane or propane and packs up small — rare for a dual-burner. Reddit's car and canoe campers love it for its temperature control and versatility.
At 20,000 BTUs per burner — double most competitors — this is the stove for campers who actually want to cook, not just boil water. Reddit's power-user community consistently recommends it over everything else.
Pros
- Packs up significantly smaller than standard two-burner stoves
- Runs on both butane and propane — flexible fuel options
- Good temperature control for a compact stove
- Well-suited for car camping and canoe camping where space matters
- 20,000 BTUs per burner vs. ~10,000 on most competitors
- Good low-temperature control for simmering, not just high heat
- Feels like cooking on a kitchen gas range according to Wirecutter
- All-metal construction makes cleanup easy
Cons
- Less brand recognition and harder to find in stores
- Lower BTU output than full-size two-burner stoves
- Smaller cooking surface limits what you can cook simultaneously
- Higher price than Coleman Classic
- Defaults to hose for larger propane tank — not ideal for minimalist setups
- Heavier and bulkier than budget two-burner options
Our take
If you want two burners but hate hauling a full-size Coleman, the BRS-32 is the hidden gem of this category — smaller, lighter, and more fuel-flexible than most people expect.
If you care about real cooking at camp — searing, sautéing, precise simmering — the Everest is the move. The BTU difference over a Coleman is immediately noticeable.
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