For me, camp cooking is a big part of being outdoors. There’s nothing worse than a stove that’s flimsy, hard to light or can’t handle a bit of wind. If you cook for a family or a group, you need a serious stove that takes several pots and pans at once. That’s why I was keen to test the Coleman EvenTemp stove. It’s a big, powerful stove that promises steady heat and a large cooking surface, which sounds right for a long weekend of car camping.
What’s in the box
A three-burner LPG camp stove with EvenTemp burners for even heat and a large cooking area with a griddle included. It’s designed for family and group camping.
What we like
- High 28,000 BTU output
- EvenTemp burners heat evenly
- WindBlock shields for gusty days
- PerfectFlow for consistent flame
- Includes griddle and grease cup
What we don’t
- Heavy weight (8.5 kg)
- Large packed size (66 x 47 x 15 cm)
- Bag and LPG bottle sold separately
Quick Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Coleman |
| Material | Aluminised SteelStainless Steel |
| Weight | 8.5 kg |
| Packed size | 66 × 47 × 15 cm |
| Output | 28,000 BTU |
| Fuel | LPG |
| Ignition | Push-Button |
First look
As soon as I pulled the Coleman EvenTemp out of the box, I could tell it was a serious piece of equipment. Unlike many flimsy two-burner stoves, this one feels solid and weighty. It packs down into a sturdy, briefcase-like unit with a handle that makes it easy to carry. The latches on the side feel secure, and the whole thing feels like it can take a bit of a beating on a dusty track.
Opening it up shows the three burners and the griddle plate, which nests inside. The side panels fold out as wind protection and double as small side tables, which is a nice touch. The grate feels very sturdy, and the overall impression is of quality and careful design. It’s not a stove for backpackers, but with a 4WD or a caravan it’s right at home.
Materials & Build QualityMaterials & Build Quality
The Coleman EvenTemp is built from tough materials for outdoor life. The cooktop is aluminised steel, which resists rust well, an important feature for a stove used in humid or coastal places. The heavy-duty grate is copper-nickel-chrome-plated, so it’s durable and also very easy to clean. That small detail makes a big difference after a long weekend of cooking.
The burners are stainless steel and designed to spread the heat evenly. The windscreen panels are hinged and feel sturdy enough to deflect strong gusts. The whole stove feels solid and well made, with no flimsy plastic parts that might break. It’s clearly built for long-term use.
Ergonomics & WeightErgonomics & Weight
The Coleman EvenTemp is a powerful stove, and that comes with weight. At around 8.5 kg it’s heavy, which tells you it’s not for hiking or trekking. It’s made for car camping, 4WD touring or a base camp where you won’t carry it far. For those uses the design is very good. It packs into a neat box with a secure handle that makes it easy to move from your vehicle to the campsite.
Set up, the large cooking surface and three burners give you a lot of flexibility. You can have a large pot on one side, a frypan on the other and still use the griddle for your bacon and eggs. The side wind shields fold out and work as small shelves for utensils or spices, so everything is within reach while you cook.
Performance & FeaturesPerformance & Features
This stove performs very well. The first thing you notice is the power. With a total output of 28,000 BTUs, it boils water in a flash. The three burners are controlled separately, so you can simmer on one while you sear on another.
The EvenTemp™ burners are the best part. They spread the heat evenly across the base of your pot or pan, so there are no hot spots or burnt food. The PerfectFlow™ pressure control helps a lot too. It keeps the heat steady, even in cold weather or when your gas bottle is running low. The push-button ignition has worked every time, and the griddle is great for cooking a full breakfast. The griddle and grate come off, which makes cleaning easy at the end of a long trip.
Coleman EvenTemp Carry Bag ($50)Coleman EvenTemp Carry Bag
After using the stove for a while, I discovered that its size and weight, while great for stability, also make it a bit awkward to carry. That’s why the Coleman Accessory EvenTemp Carry Bag is an absolute must-have. This rugged bag, made from PVC-coated polyester, protects the stove from scuffs and bumps while in transit or storage.
It’s a simple, purpose-built accessory with a strong web handle that makes lugging the stove from your car to the campsite much easier. The durable zipper ensures the stove is securely packed away, and a clever bonus is the two drawstring pouches on the side, perfect for carrying extra gas bottles so you’re never caught out without fuel.
Conclusion: Coleman Stove EvenTemp with Griddle and Grease CupConclusion
The Coleman EvenTemp is a very good stove if you’re serious about camp cooking. Its weight (8.5 kg) and packed size mean it’s not for every trip, and the carry bag and LPG bottle are sold separately. For car camping and base camps, though, it’s hard to beat. The heat is strong and even, and the WindBlock shields and the griddle make it a real workhorse. It handles a full family meal easily, and it’s built to last for many trips.
A powerful, dependable stove that's hard to beat for car camping and base camps.
Its 28,000 BTU burners give strong, even heat, the WindBlock shields and griddle make it a real workhorse, and it handles a full meal for a group easily. It's heavy at 8.5 kg and bulky, and the carry bag and LPG bottle are sold separately.
- Families
- Groups
- Car campers
Yes, if you cook for a group. It’s expensive, and the carry bag and gas bottle cost extra, but 28,000 BTU, even heat and the griddle make it a real step up from small stoves.
