The Coleman Triton 2-Burner (model 2157352) is a good two-pan propane stove for drive-up camps, but it is a 10.55-pound car-camping stove, not a backpacking one. Coleman lists 22,000 total BTU across two adjustable burners, wind guards, a removable grate and room for a 12-inch pan beside a 10-inch pan. Coleman’s page lists match-flame ignition, so plan to bring a long lighter or matches. Retailer listings disagree on this, so confirm the ignition on the listing you buy.

Pick Who it is for Key published specs Buy
Coleman Triton 2-Burner Propane Stove (model 2157352) Families and groups cooking two pans at a time at a vehicle-supported camp 22,000 BTU total; two burners; 10.55 lb; fits one 12-in. and one 10-in. pan; up to 1 hour on high on a 16-oz cylinder Check the Coleman Triton on Amazon

The Triton+ with InstaStart is a different stove. Make sure the listing says “Triton,” not “Triton+,” if you want this model.

What the specifications mean

Published detail Buying consequence
22,000 total BTU Enough output for boiling and pan cooking across two burners
Two adjustable burners Separate heat control for a pot and a pan
Fits one 12-in. and one 10-in. pan Measure cookware bases and handles, not just nominal diameter
Match-flame ignition (per Coleman) Bring a long lighter or matches and a protected backup
Up to 1 hour on high Coleman figure for one 16-oz cylinder; real use varies with settings and conditions
10.55 lb Fine for the car, impractical for backpacking

Fuel planning

Coleman’s “up to one hour on high” is a ceiling, not a meal count. A menu that needs four 20-minute periods with both burners on high adds up to 80 minutes, already longer than the advertised maximum for one 16-ounce cylinder. The cylinder is sold separately, so carry a spare within the maker’s and your destination’s rules.

Use it outdoors only

Use the stove outdoors on a stable, level, noncombustible surface in an open area. A tent, vehicle, screen room or other enclosed shelter can accumulate carbon monoxide and create a fire hazard even with a door or window open. Follow the manual for connecting the cylinder and checking for leaks, never test for a leak with a flame, and follow local fire restrictions.

Who should skip it

Skip the Triton if you need push-button ignition, a stove that goes in a backpack, or a compact kit. For a boil-only trail menu, the Jetboil Flash 1.0L review covers a compact water-boiling system. Match your connection first with the gas canister reference if you are considering a canister burner instead.

How to choose

  1. Decide whether you cook two things at once. If meals are one-pot, a second burner adds weight and table space for little gain.
  2. Lay out your real pots and pans before the trip; handles and lids can make a 12-plus-10-inch claim awkward.
  3. Check the ignition type on the exact listing, and pick a model with push-button ignition if matches are a dealbreaker.

For higher-output and smaller layouts, compare the picks in the best two-burner camp stoves for family cooking .

Sources

This is desk research; Camping Kit List has not tested this stove.