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Century Matchless Ultra 2-Burner Stove

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The Century Matchless Ultra 2-burner stove lights with a push of a button, thanks to its piezo-ignition system!

2 large 5 in. burners give off 20,000 BTUs each to get your cooking done in short order; 7.1 in. of room in between the burners allows space for large cooking pots
Burners are independently adjustable so you can cook at 2 different temperatures at the same time
Piezo-ignition system sparks the burners to life without the need for matches
Lid and side panels provide a windscreen on blustery days; stainless-steel drip tray provides easy cleanup
Operates on a refillable bulk propane tank, not included; includes hose and regulator for connecting the stove to a refillable bulk propane tank
Due to flammable item shipping restrictions, we cannot sell fuel canisters online; they are available at REI retail stores

Please note: We cannot ship fuel-burning products to addresses in Japan or South Korea.

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Century Matchless Ultra 2-Burner Stove Customer Reviews

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Century Matchless Ultra 2-Burner Stove

3.1

(based on 8 reviews)

63%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Car camping (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (3), Casual/ recreational (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

Reviewed by 8 customers

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Dec

2012

4.0

Loved this product!

By LoJ

from Austin, TX

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Easy To Clean
Easy to Light

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about Century Matchless Ultra 2-Burner Stove:

My only complaint about this stove was that after only owning it for one month, it did not hold up to me backing over it with my car! :). No complaints, really! I will be purchasing the same stove again. It's good quality for the money...love the quick ignition and that it was easily cleaned (nowhere for the grease to hide)!

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Apr

2012

3.0

If not perfect, pretty good.

By allochthonous

from sf, ca

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Century Matchless Ultra 2-Burner Stove:

This stove has served me and occasionally large groups well for the last year, until the regulator sprung a leak. As another reviewer complained, the Century customer service are 100% inept - they had no ability to help me, and I finally tricked them into getting the company's engineer on the phone, who quickly sent me a new regulator with no cost to me. I have not had any other issues, and love how quiet the stove is - it's a church mouse compared to [@] stoves.

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Aug

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Cheaply made

By River Runner

from Grizzly Flats, CA

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Difficult to Light

Best Uses

Paperweight

Comments about Century Matchless Ultra 2-Burner Stove:

After two seasons of use, I can say this is a poorly made stove that will let you down when you need it most. On several expeditions, I was unable to use it because no matter what I did, the gas would not get through to the burners. When I get home, it works perfectly. (Of course.) During a recent camping trip, we were unable to use it because the regulator began to leak. I could light the stove (which was also hit and miss most of the time), but did not want to risk blowing myself up because the regulator was leaking gas. An absolute piece of trash.

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Jun

2011

5.0

Pleasantly surprised.

By Bjd

from Freeland, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Easy To Clean
Easy to Light
Great temperature control
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping
Farmers Market cooking

Comments about Century Matchless Ultra 2-Burner Stove:

I use it every Saturday at the Farmers Market cooking up batches of Danish Aebleskiver and serving them hot off the stove. It works perfect for us.

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Jun

2011

(1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Worst company ever.

By Jake11

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Cons

Horrible customer service

Best Uses

Comments about Century Matchless Ultra 2-Burner Stove:

I purchased this stove after seeing it had dual 20k BTU burners. I realized it was for bulk propane, but was hopeful that Century made an adapter hose to convert to the 1lb green canisters if needed. I emailed Century to ask about this. I finally received a response back 14 days later.

After several snotty and condescending emails, I still did not have an answer to if Century had a conversion. Apparently, their customer service cannot give you information based on the name of their product, and you need the exact model number to get anything from them... two weeks after the fact.

After informing them of my dissatisfaction, I let them know I would be returning this stove and purchasing one that had better customer service support. They didn't even bother to respond. I returned the stove and purchased a Camp Chef Everest. I have not been happier with it. If you are looking for a powerful car camping stove, check out Camp Chef's options.

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May

2011

5.0

You're talking foundry!

By cheftomain

from Upland, CA

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about Century Matchless Ultra 2-Burner Stove:

I bought this for a fishin' buddy for his 50th birthday. This thing kicks (I can't write behind properly)! When you are cooking for 12 people, you need something that's gonna boil the pasta water!
I'm buyin' one for another buddy that's gettin' old!

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May

2011

1.0

Not good quality

By FloatOR

from PDX, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Powerful

Cons

Poor quality
Unstable

Best Uses

Comments about Century Matchless Ultra 2-Burner Stove:

Overall it is cheaply made, the one I received had bent burners, the connection for the gas to the stove is sketchy at best, and the unit is not level. I am returning for something different

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Jul

2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excelent purchase

By taino

from Seattle WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about Century Matchless Ultra 2-Burner Stove:

I took a family camping trip through HWY 20 at Diablo lake and this stove was awesome. I wanted high BTU and quick cooking since we had 7 people to cook for but not take a bulki stove. This stove rocks. It was quick cooking for us and it cleaned nicely and very durable. Would highly recommend.