Coleman Peak 1® Single Burner Backpack Stove

Review Date
July 14, 2008

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Michael(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $20.00 at WalMart

Summary:
I got this a few years ago, so I guess it's the "older" version. Anyway it has worked great. I've taken it backpacking and used for cooking all our meals. Boils water in two minutes at higher elevations. Puts out a massive flame. Lots of power.

On the last backpacking trip, we split milk and sauce on it. It started sputtering and then went out. I disconnected it, shook it out, reconnected it and it worked again.

I'd like to be able to clean it so I'm looking for a maintance kit.

Customer Service:
None

Similar Products Used:
none

Review Date
March 18, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Rick(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $10.00 at Wal-Mart (Closeout)

Summary:
I bought this on clearance as I figured at $10 it was to good to pass up. They have started selling them again for $24. The stove is excellent as are all Coleman products are. It is well built, lights easily and burns well. Easily adjustable flame. I have not used it in any extremely cold weather or tough conditions. I like it though.

Customer Service:
Have not needed to contact them.

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
March 13, 2008

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: mhungry ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $20.00 at Walmart

Summary:
It's back! Coleman has started putting out their Peak1 stove series again, and it works decent. I bought the inexpensive Micro version, and i'm glad I did. Technically, it weighs more than a lot of the more expensive backpacking stoves. But let's be honest, i'm not quibling over 100 grams. The total dry weight is 6.7 ounces, and it feels like it. The stove feels solid, well built, and puts out a nice flame. With a few different sizes of canisters to choose from, this made it a no-brainer. As I am a "casual" hiker, meaning I don't log tons of miles every year, it made no sense to spend more money on a more expensive stove. After all, i'm used to carrying Pepsi-can stoves. :)

Overall it's a good product and works well, particularly considering the price.

Review Date
October 31, 2003

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: cooler(Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker

Price Paid:  $25.00 at Walmart, Clearance S

Summary:
When I first fired it up, the flame will sputter out weakly. Mere lifting it off the ground will snuff it out. I sent it to Coleman, and they sent me an updated version, one you see in the picture above. The new one was the same story. I thought the vent holes were too small, and I drilled two holes double the size of the existing vents. That broke the balance completely, and I abandoned it somewhere in the closet for over one year. Then I was struck by an idea to plug up the smaller, original vents with shortened screws, and tied it securely with thin wire over the screw head slots. Voila! With bigger vents (now only two), it works just fine, only putting out about 7000 btu's. It boils a liter of water on a calm day in 5 minutes flat. I am afraid to enlarge the rest of the holes, for it might really damage the balance of air/fuel mixture beyond repair. It is supposed to put out 10,000 btu's, however.
It is rather bulky compared to other canister types, but it has a well-designed, heavy-duty pot supports that extend and retract as you rotate the wild shield, accomodating various sizes and shapes of the pots. Flame control is excellent. As it is jerry-rigged, I mean, modified, by me, it works quite acceptably. If you have had similar problems with this stove, you might want to try my method (therefore foregoing the warrantee), before you decide to chuck it.

Customer Service:
Coleman was great with replacing and sending the new one, but did not respond to a lengthy (1 page) letter I wrote, explaining the situation. They simply chose to send a new one, in about 4 weeks.

Similar Products Used:
A few Primus brand canister type stoves, Easy, Yellowstone, Micro, etc.
Coleman 400 Peak 1
Optimus 8R, Svea 123, etc.

Review Date
August 15, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Chris(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Gainesville, Forida

Price Paid:  $20.00 at thesportsauthority.com

Summary:
I did a lot of reading of reviews from backpacker and here before I purchased this stove. This stove came in 3rd out of 7 in the backpacker review, beating out MSR and some others. It is a Peak1 and as you know Coleman has discontinued this line. You can still get parts for it through coleman.com. I got it through thesportsauthority.com for $20 on closeout. I just got it 2 days ago and bought the 1st gas can today. I made a package of Lipton noodles with it for lunch(out side of course in the Florida heat). Like the others have said, it boils very fast(14,000 BTU's), simmers excellent(try to simmer on a wisperlight, it is either on or off, no in between), light weight, compact, pot supports swing out to accomadate different pot sizes(a plus), and you can use any canister fuel on it. I bought the big can of butane/propane and it set me back $6. I would reccomend this stove for any one who is getting started and needs a good, light weight, fast boiling, simmering stove. Finally, it is a good idea to carry a cooking pot and a eating plate/bowl. Pots do get very hot and it is crappy to have to wait till the pot cools to eat your food! Also, get good eatware, the small stainless steel fork, spoon, knife, in my opinion is too small to do any thing with. A good set of lexan will do the job excellent. It is full size and is light weight and will fit in the stuff sack of your mess kit. Happy Trails!

Customer Service:
Did verify about replacement parts from Coleman before I purchaced the stove.

Similar Products Used:
Peak1- Apex1 stove. Good stove for cold weather, liquid gas is a pain, but available every where(Gas station). Especially when you are in the middle of the AT and no camp stores for miles.