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Century Matchless Grill and Stove

    Century Matchless Grill and Stove

    • $79.95
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    Item # 710671

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    Boil water and grill your meal in the same place at the same time with this grill and stove combo.

    • One large, 3/4-inch burner gives off 10,000 BTUs of heat and provides enough space for a large pot
    • Fire up the 13 x 10-inch grill for that outdoor barbeque flavor
    • Smooth steel drip tray and removable grease tray make for easy cleaning
    • Pressure regulated to improve performance
    • Lid and side panels provide a windscreen for blustery days
    • Matchless piezo ignition system lights stove with the push of a button
    • Collapses for easy transport; includes a recessed handle
    • Fuel canister sold separately; operates on Century 16.4-oz. propane cylinders or bulk propane cylinders with additional accessories
    • Due to flammable item shipping restrictions, we cannot sell fuel canisters online; they are available at REI retail stores

    Manufacturer's supplied specifications.
    Please note: We may not ship stoves to addresses in Japan or Korea.

    Imported.

    Item 710671

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    Century Matchless Grill and Stove Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Family & car camping
    Canister
    Propane
    Yes
    10,000 british thermal units
    Unavailable
    Unavailable
    23 x 11.5 x 5 inches
    Not applicable
    Unavailable
    Excellent
    Excellent
    Unavailable
    12 lbs. 5 oz.
    12 lbs. 5 oz.
    Fuel type
    Fuel
    Auto ignition
    Heat output
    Burn time (max flame)
    Average boil time
    Dimensions
    Distance between burners
    Cold weather use
    Stove stability
    Pot stability
    Ability to simmer
    Weight
    Weight (without fuel)

    Century Matchless Grill and Stove Customer Reviews

    REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    Century Matchless Grill and Stove
     
    3.7

    (based on 9 reviews)

    67%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Good power output (6)
    • Stable (6)
    • Compact (4)
    • Easy to clean (4)
    • Easy to light (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Car camping (9)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual adventurer (4), Casual/ recreational (3)
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort driven (5)

      REVIEWS

      Reviewed by 9 customers

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      (23 of 23 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Convenient and portable

      By Nita

      from San Diego

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy To Clean
      • Great temperature control
      • Powerful
      • Stable

      Cons

      • Difficult to Light

      Best Uses

      • BBQ's
      • Beach
      • Car Camping

      Comments about Century Matchless Grill and Stove:

      Great camp stove! We have taken ours for several camping trips as well as holiday BBQ's at the beach. We looked long and hard for a grill stove combo and couldn't be happier with our purchase. The stove uses both small and large tanks (with optional adapters) so we can cook for two or 10 easily. What else do you need to make potatoes and steak at the same time?! My only complaint is that the push button ignition isn't working anymore, but we've found other ways to light it that are fine.

      (18 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Impressed

      By Ennis

      from Sumner,WaA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy To Clean
      • Easy to Light
      • Great temperature control
      • Powerful
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Car Camping
        • Rafting

        Comments about Century Matchless Grill and Stove:

        I just got back from a 3 Day rafting trip on the Deschutes River Oregon. When Rafting, I'm definitely not a minimalist! I bought this stove wanting a bit more versatility from my usual Brunton hiking stove, but was a bit worried about the Power. I was pleasantly surprised when it started right and about roasted the skin right off some hot dogs before I realized I needed to turn it down! A buddy of mine brought pre-made casseroles in stiff foil casserole dish's you can get at the supermarket. I fit perfectly on the grill and cook evenly and efficiently. The push-button starter didn't do so well on the stove, but lighting it with a lighter took about 2 extra seconds! It packed right into a dry-Bag and was durable enough to be banged around on the raft down the rapids. It cooked for a group of 10 well and I can't wait to think up of some new gourmet meals for my next trip!

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven

        (10 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        The BEST!

        By ckitty23

        from Seattle, WA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy To Clean
        • Easy to Light
        • Great temperature control
        • Stable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Car Camping

          Comments about Century Matchless Grill and Stove:

          I think this is the perfect stove! You get the grill. You get the burner - IN ONE!! What more do you need?

          (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Unexpectedly good investment!!!!!!!!!!!!

          By Mohave Man

          from Las Vegas N.V.

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          See all my reviews

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Car Camping
            • Condminium asset

            Comments about Century Matchless Grill and Stove:

            I never thought I would be using this product in as many ways as I am. I live in a condo in Vegas. I cook more of my meals on this item than I do on the stove in my home. Why you say? 1)Because the stove im my house does not have a grill. 2) I hate cooking odors in my condo so I use it for almost everything on my patio outside. 3) Clean-up is so much easier than the sotve in my condo.4)My HOA does not allow charcoal barbeques on the patios. I keep the thing in my car and pull it out only when I need it. You never know where you are going to get unexpectedly stranded. It gets very cold at night in the Mohave. Haveing the capability to just make some warm food or boil water for safe drinking until help arrives is priceless. I'll never be without one in my car again.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven

            (5 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            shoddy craftsmanship

            By rugbyplayr11

            from San Jose, CA

            About Me Casual Adventurer

            See all my reviews

            Pros

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Car Camping

                Comments about Century Matchless Grill and Stove:

                I bought this stove for a camping trip I'm going on this weekend. Unfortunately, I will never able to use the thing. Being the careful camper that I am, I took the stove out of the box for careful inspection prior to actually taking it on its first trip. Everything seemed fine until I tried to attach the grill to the stove - incorrect. The pegs on the bottom of the grill that are supposed to drop into pre-drilled holes were not aligned correctly, therefore, the grill would not drop all the way into it's designated holes, leaving it slanted and uneven. Naturally, this renders the grill useless, as I cannot and will not allow my hot dogs to slide off the grill and into the dirt.

                I'm taking this grill back and getting a Coleman. I took a risk on a brand I never heard of to save a few extra bucks and i'm paying the price for it now with my time and effort required to rectify the situation.

                Shoddy craftmanship from Great Century, don't buy.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Comfort Driven

                (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                1.0

                I'm going back to Coleman

                By outdoor_guy1

                from Duluth, GA

                About Me Casual Adventurer

                See all my reviews

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Lightweight

                Cons

                • Difficult to Light

                Best Uses

                • Car Camping

                Comments about Century Matchless Grill and Stove:

                I ordered this product online and picked it up at the store. While using it the first time I realized that, although it worked ok, it wouldn't sit level and there were a couple of dents in it. The matchless lighter never worked. I returned it, and since I liked the grill itself, I ordered another one. The second one came with two feet unattached! There was no way to attach them, so I gave up and went with a Coleman. If you decide to purchase this product, inspect it thoroughly before leaving the store with it.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Comfort Driven

                (4 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                3.0

                Good stove/grill

                By back yard man

                from Vandalia Ohio

                About Me Casual Adventurer

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Compact
                • Good temp control
                • Powerful
                • Stable

                Cons

                • Starter works ok

                Best Uses

                • Car Camping
                • Parkpicnic cooking

                Comments about Century Matchless Grill and Stove:

                Have a similar stove,works great for the park or where ever you don't mind the size. Good temp. control for eggs or simmering a pot of beans while you grill up some bacon,burgers,dogs,corn on the cob.
                My only complaint is greasy stuff fills up the small grease tray quickly and I tend to spill grease in the underside.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                3.0

                Gets The Job Done

                By [@]

                from Los Angeles, CA

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                See all my reviews

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Easy to Light
                • Powerful

                Cons

                • Bulky
                • Easy To Dent
                • Flexible Fragile
                • Hot or Hotter
                • Poor temperature control
                • Unstable

                Best Uses

                • Car Camping
                • Expedition Vehicle
                • Tailgating

                Comments about Century Matchless Grill and Stove:

                It is what I expected it to be [...]The propane cylinder is supported at an angle by the surface you set the stove on and the valve assembly itself. It is a little concerning letting the propane tank dangle from the valve assembly, but has seem to hold up well so far.The heat controls for me appear to be hot or hotter with the lack of a simmer type setting on the stove. The grill is only heated up down the center so its recommend to reorientate your food frequently to avoid burning.But has served its purpose and will be brought along on extended off road adventures.

                Service and delivery comments:

                First item was trashed in transit

                Replacement was better.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Comfort Driven

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Love It

                By Roto

                from Vancouver, WA

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Compact
                • Powerful
                • Stable

                Cons

                • Difficult to Clean
                • Poor temperature control

                Best Uses

                • Car Camping

                Comments about Century Matchless Grill and Stove:

                Got this for my birthday, wasn't sure what to think. Tried it out on a family camp trip, fell in love with it. Great BBQ flavor without the bulk. Can heat side dishes and grill steaks for a family of four at the same time. Warning-fatty foods (ie. 20% fat burger) will flare up, making cooking more difficult, and hard to clean. (but they will still taste good). Would be nice if it came with a griddle that fit on top as well. My starter worked well, but not always on first try.

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