Coleman Peak 1® Liquid Fuel Apex™ Stove

Review Date
July 27, 2008

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: hoosierhiker ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
I've had mine for over 10 years and while not the hard-core backpacker it's gotten hundreds of hours of usage. The ability to empty the fuel cans and rinse them out prior to flying is a big plus as I try to get some hiking in on business trips where possible. Filling the can with unleaded when I get there means no need to waste fuel or be subject to the flight restrictions. I highly recommend it for that and the fact that it's a great stove for the average backpacker's needs.

Similar Products Used:
MSR Pocket Rocket

Review Date
August 12, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: mtnbiker1096 ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $50.00 at Gart Sports

Summary:
I got this stove over 10 years ago when I started backpacking "lighter and smarter". Over the years of backpacking and motorcycle and mountain bike camping it has served me very well. I cant recall any operating problems and only minor service like o-rings once in a while. I was surprised by how stable it was. Im sure there are faster hotter stoves, but Im not in any big hurry. A couple of extra minuets does not bother me.
But like all good things it had to come to an end. Mine too had the fuel line crack. I have not searched for a repair but I will soon. At the coxing of my son, (he was not even born when I bought this stove) Im going to try a canister stove, but I bet Im back to using the Apex soon and the canister stove is relegated to my son. Hmmm I wonder if he planned it that way. In short, Its always worked, never given me any problems and lasted alot longer than I expected it too. You cant go wrong.

Customer Service:
Never had to use it.

Similar Products Used:
None that I have used. I have seen many others, MSR, Brunton, and such.

Review Date
January 15, 2007

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: Eric(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $50.00 at Amazon.com

Summary:
Pretty good stove. Used it nearly weekly for about 5 years. Good simmer and excellet fuel economy. was out on a winter treck (-5F) and got to camp at 11:30 pm and fulel line was leaking like crazy at attachment point to fuel bottle to render stove useless. Moral: treat fuel line with care so as to not overbend it or stress it during transport and storage. Nearly destroyed plastic threads on fuel pump assembly - so treat them carefully.

Customer Service:
Several o ring replacements on fuel pump assembly,

Similar Products Used:
MSR whisperlite

Review Date
January 14, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: thejclark ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
I've used many different stoves (Whisperlite, Peak1 "classic", etc.) and this is my hands-down favorite. It baffles me why this stove wasn't more popular...I'm not sure Coleman makes it anymore.
It's lightweight yet always reliable with a good blue flame. It's low profile makes it less tippy than other stoves and it's self-priming unlike my old Whisperlite, which I was constantly having to clean and repair.

Customer Service:
Never had to use it.

Similar Products Used:
Peak 1 "classic" liquid fuel stove with (heavy) built-in tank
MSR Whisperlite

Review Date
July 2, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Colorado Backpacker(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Colorado Springs

Price Paid:  $50.00 at Gart Sport

Summary:
This is my 1st stove that I’ve ever owned. Very reliable and easy to set up. I pack mine into a 6 cup Rubbermaid container. This way I do not worry about bending or damaging any part of the stove. I have owned this stove for 6+ years and it has never fail me.