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Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove
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Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove

Item # 737002

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Century® Matchless Two-Burner Stove lights with a push of a button, thanks to its piezo ignition system!

  • Two large, 3-3/8-inch burners give off 12,000 BTUs each with plenty of room in between for large cooking pots
  • Regulator valve delivers uniform fuel flow at high altitude and in low temperatures for consistent performance
  • Lid and side panels provide a windscreen for blustery days; stainless steel drip tray provides easy clean-up
  • Includes a 2-ft. hose assembly with regulator that connects to a 16.4-oz. disposable propane cylinder; easily converts to bulk cylinder operation
  • Durable nylon carry bag protects stove during transport
  • Fuel canisters are sold separately
  • Due to flammable item shipping restrictions, we cannot sell 16.4-oz. propane canisters online; they are available at REI® retail stores

Please note: We may not ship stoves to addresses in Japan or Korea.

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Item 737002

Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove Specs

Specification

Description

Suggested useFamily camping
Weight (without fuel)12 lbs. 12 oz.
Dimensions21.65 x 13 x 3.75 inches
FuelPropane
Burn time (max flame)U/A
Water boiled per 100 g fuelU/A
Heat output(per burner) 12,000 british thermal units
Ease of operationExcellent
Cold weather useExcellent
Stove stabilityExcellent
Pot stabilityExcellent
Distance between burners11 inches

Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove Customer Reviews

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Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove
 
2.8

(based on 17 reviews)

41%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to clean (12)
  • Powerful (9)
  • Stable (9)
  • Lightweight (7)
  • Compact (6)

Cons

  • Difficult to light (8)
  • Poor temperature control (7)

Best Uses

  • Car camping (13)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (7), Casual adventurer (6), Casual/ recreational (5)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort driven (12)

Reviewed by 17 customers

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Mar

15

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Decent stove that needs improvement

By Dodgerblue

from Los Angeles, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Clean
  • Lightweight
  • Powerful

Cons

  • Difficult to Light
  • Poor temperature control

Best Uses

    Comments about Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove:

    I purchased the Century stove to replace a Coleman stove that had been damaged during a camping trip. I was suprised to see that this stove was comparable in performance to many of the high end stoves but much more affordable. After just a few uses I was very dissapointed with this stove and quickly realized why it was priced so low. Although more powerful than my previous Coleman stove, this stove had a poor design with the temperature controls and was very difficult to get to a simmer. The stove has a tendency to shut off at lower levels of heat as it struggles to maintain a consistant flame. The other problem I had with this stove is that the ignitor must be pushed several times in order to light the burners. Sometimes getting both burners on at once was very time consuming, prompting me to grab a lighter. This item does however seem to be built fairly well and is priced much lower than other models with comparable features. Also, included with this stove is a carrying case and a rubber propane hose that makes placement of the stove much easier. In comparison, my coleman stove had no case ([$]extra) and came with solid propane tubing. My favorite feature of this stove was that it could handle heavy winds without collapsing easy as its design keeps it very sturdy. In the end I decided to return this stove and replace it with a Coleman with comparable features.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jul

    2

    2008

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Matchless stove??

    By Love_the_mountains

    from Montrose, Colorado

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Easy To Clean
    • Powerful

    Cons

    • Difficult to Light
    • Poor temperature control

    Best Uses

    • Car Camping

    Comments about Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove:

    Be sure to have matches and/or a lighter handy for this "matchless" stove. Ever tried rubbing two sticks together to start a fire? The piezo ignition system worked twice during a two week trip. Generally unreliable.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    May

    1

    2008

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Poor Performer

    By Dr.C

    from Moraga, CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

      Cons

      • Difficult to Light
      • Poor temperature control

      Best Uses

        Comments about Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove:

        I bought this to replace an old Coleman. I wanted to get a push-button lighting stove and REI doesn't carry the one from Coleman (PerfectFlow InstaStart 2-Burner Stove) so I bought this one. I'm very disappointed in the performance. It was very hard to light with the push button and the temperature control was non-existent. It was either full blast or it would go out. Save your money and buy a Coleman.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        28

        2007

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Easy to use & clean!

        By ljb

        from austin, tx

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Easy To Clean
        • Easy to Light
        • Lightweight
        • Stable

        Cons

        • None

        Best Uses

        • Car Camping

        Comments about Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove:

        The only problem I had with this stove is that the 3rd time I used it, the hose developed a leak... nothing that a little duct tape wouldn't handle until I was able to get back [...]. Of course, with their amazing service, I walked out with a new hose! I like the stove a lot. The quick ignition makes it pretty sweet!

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        8

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Hard to start, doesn't simmer well

        By [@]

        from Seattle

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy To Clean
        • Stable

        Cons

        • Difficult to Light
        • Poor temperature control

        Best Uses

        • Car Camping

        Comments about Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove:

        Its base is very stable, routinely heating a large pot of water and skillet at the same time. It's pretty easy to clean.

        Starting is persnickety. Sometimes it'll work on the first click, sometimes not, taking out the short hairs on my fingers when it finally does (unless I pull out a match). The latch broke after the first couple of uses, but we just rubber-banded the case shut when storing it.

        The biggest disadvantage is the lack of heat control. The burners just cannot do a simmer without risking petering out.

        After three seasons of family, my stove's reached the end of its lifetime. I'm going to look at other brands and models.

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

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        20

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        terrible

        By westseattlechaz

        from seattle

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Powerful
        • Stable

        Cons

        • Difficult to Light
        • Poor temperature control

        Best Uses

          Comments about Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove:

          this stove is a piece of garbage, no simmer, eats gas like crazy poor zipper,everything is cooked on high.be prepared to do a lot of pot watching/stirring.REI should not continue to sell this stove

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

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          5

          2007

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          My stove at home should work this well!

          By redrock

          from Chicago, IL

          About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Car Camping

            Comments about Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove:

            I have used the Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove for three years now and could not be any more satisfied! This stove has proven completely reliable and functions perfectly, whether powerful rapid heating or minimal simmering is required.

            The ease of cleanup with this is almost surreal. It has a sturdy composition and folds down into a very low-profile with a built-in handle that is exceptionally easy to carry and store. The Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove is wide enough that it can easily accommodate large cookware side-by-side. (My personal sized ceramic grill even works well with this stove.)

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            26

            2007

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great car camping stove

            By Wild North

            from MN

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Car Camping

              Comments about Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove:

              I used this stove on 2 week long trips this summer. It worked very well. It does just what it's designed to do and does it well. I wish Century made a small portable gas grill.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Sep

              13

              2007

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Really nice.

              By Tallguy

              from San Francisco, CA

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Easy To Clean
              • Easy to Light
              • Lightweight
              • Powerful
              • Stable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Car Camping

                Comments about Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove:

                This is a great stove. All the parts are well-made. It's easy to set-up, light, use, clean-up, and pack-up. I wish it could do very low heat a little better. I like that Century isn't a mass-merchant behemoth like Coleman.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                Sep

                11

                2009

                 
                5.0

                Still working great after 1 year of use!

                By Gear Guru

                from PNW

                About Me Casual Adventurer

                Site Member

                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Car Camping

                  Comments about Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove:

                  A year ago I was going to buy a Coleman stove and saw this at REI. It has worked great. I really don't understand the other reviewers, but maybe there is a lemon or two out there. I would recommed this stove, though.

                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Comfort Driven

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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