A good camp stove is the heart of any camp kitchen. Miles off-grid, you need a stove that’s powerful, dependable and easy to clean. The Gasmate 2 Burner Stove is that kind of stove: a traditional, rugged unit that handles everything from a quick morning coffee to a full dinner.
Its simplicity is its biggest selling point, but how does it compare with modern, integrated systems? With an output of 20,000 BTU, it could be the dependable workhorse your setup needs. Here’s how this classic holds up.
What’s in the box
A classic, high-output 2 burner LPG camping stove with 20,000 BTU total output, solid steel construction, fine burner adjustment and built-in windshields.
What we like
- Huge 20,000 BTU max heat output
- Folds to briefcase size (47 cm W)
- Built-in windshields are effective
- Removable heavy duty chrome trivet
- Fine burner adjustment control
What we don’t
- Manual lighting (no piezo)
- Needs external LPG gas bottle
- Only 9 cm high when folded
Quick Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gasmate |
| Material | Solid steelPowder coating |
| Weight | 3.9 kg |
| Size | Packed48 × 33 × 9 cmIn-use48 × 36 × 37 cm |
| Burners | 2 |
| Output | 20,000 BTU2 × 10,000 BTU |
| Fuel use | 195 g an hour a burner |
| Ignition | Manual Lighting |
First look
The Gasmate 2 burner stove folds up to the size of a briefcase, 48 cm wide by 33 cm long. The solid steel construction feels heavy-duty and ready for the knocks and scrapes of life in a 4WD storage drawer. Opening it is simple. The lid lifts and locks in place as the rear windshield, and the side flaps swing out to complete the wind protection.
The chrome-plated trivets are very sturdy and feel like they can hold two full camp pots without trouble. Setup is easy, but remember that this stove is lit by hand, so you need a match or a lighter. It connects with the included hose, which fits a 3/8″ BSP-LH cylinder. One thing I always do when connecting the hose to the Gasmate LPG Cylinder is spray the joint with water to check for leaks. That simple step gives peace of mind before you light the burners.
Materials & Build QualityMaterials & Build Quality
The Gasmate classic 2 burner stove is built like a tank, which is what you want in camp gear. The whole body is solid steel with a high-temperature powder coat. The coating helps prevent rust and makes it much easier to wipe away spills and grease. The trivets are chrome-plated and heavy-duty. They’re made to last and won’t buckle under larger cookware.
The design is durable because it’s simple. There are no delicate electronic igniters or complicated parts to break. The lid and side panels, which double as windshields, are rigid and lock securely when closed. The briefcase design isn’t just for carrying. It protects the burners and controls in transit, which matters when you’re bouncing along corrugated roads. This is a stove built for many seasons of hard use, with function ahead of looks.
Ergonomics & WeightErgonomics & Weight
The Gasmate 2 burner stove isn’t ultralight gear at 3.9 kg, but that weight gives it stability and durability. You can put it on a camp table or the back of your ute and it won’t wobble when you stir a heavy pot. Folded, it’s compact and flat, which makes it easy to pack. At only 9 cm high when closed, it slides under or between other gear.
The two large burners give plenty of room for two medium-sized pots or pans at once. The fine burner controls are a big plus. They take you smoothly from a hard boil (10,000 BTU per burner) down to a gentle simmer for delicate sauces or keeping rice warm. The built-in windshields are well designed too. They open easily and are tall enough to give good protection from gusts, so the flame stays strong and the cooking temperature stays steady. They’re a real help on windy days.
Performance & FeaturesPerformance & Features
Performance is where the Gasmate 2 burner stove does best. With 10,000 BTU per burner, 20,000 BTU in total, it boils water and heats food fast. Even in cooler conditions, the high output cut my cooking times a lot, which is very welcome when you’re hungry after a long day of driving or hiking. Being able to cook at two temperatures at once (say, boiling pasta on one side while frying sausages on the other) is the main advantage of a 2 burner stove.
I really like the fine burner controls. Many basic camp stoves only offer “off” and “jet engine”, but this one gives you proper control over the heat. It’s lit by hand (there’s no piezo igniter), which is a minor trade-off for a stove this dependable. The hose is included and connects to a standard 3/8″ LPG cylinder. We use a Gasmate LPG Cylinder 3.0 kg.
Conclusion: Gasmate Classic 2 Burner LPG StoveConclusion
The Gasmate Classic 2 Burner LPG Stove shows that simple, well-built gear lasts. The solid steel construction, the 20,000 BTU output and the windshields make it a dependable workhorse for outdoor cooking. The fine controls let you cook with precision, and the folding briefcase design stores easily and protects the stove. You light it by hand, because there’s no piezo ignition, and it needs a separate LPG bottle. If you put durability and cooking power ahead of low weight or extras like electric ignition, this Gasmate 2 burner stove will be the centre of your camp kitchen for years.
A dependable, solid stove for camping trips.
The steel body and built-in windshields coped well with gusty conditions, and the combined 20,000 BTU output heated quickly on both burners. The fine controls make it good for both a fast boil and a careful simmer.
- Families
- 4WD tourers
- Car campers
Yes. Solid steel, 20,000 BTU and windshields that really work make it a long-term buy for the price. It needs an LPG bottle and a lighter, so it suits vehicle-based camping.
