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Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove

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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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Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove Customer Reviews

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Century Matchless Two-Burner Stove

2.7

(based on 20 reviews)

40%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to clean (13)
Good power output (10)
Stable (10)
Lightweight (8)
Easy to light (7)

Cons

Difficult to light (9)
Poor temperature control (8)

Best Uses

Car camping (15)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (8), Casual/ recreational (7), Casual adventurer (6)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (15)

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Mar

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Decent stove that needs improvement

By Dodgerblue

from Los Angeles, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Jul

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Matchless stove??

By Love_the_mountains

from Montrose, Colorado

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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.

May

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Poor Performer

By Dr.C

from Moraga, CA

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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.

Sep

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Easy to use & clean!

By ljb

from austin, tx

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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!

Sep

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

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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.

Aug

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

terrible

By westseattlechaz

from seattle

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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

Nov

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

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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.)

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great car camping stove

By Wild North

from MN

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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.

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Really nice.

By Tallguy

from San Francisco, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.