When it comes to backpacking and getting into the wilderness, I am all for the JetBoils and backpacking stoves that are compact and get the job done. After all, the goal is to always carry less volume and less weight. But when I'm not trying to cut weight and I want to enjoy my road trips and weekends spent camping, I bring my Eureka! This propane-fueled two-burner stove is great for just about any meal.
Designed with the outdoor cook in mind, the Eureka! Ignite Camp Stove has several features that make it a great choice for your go-to stove. The stove is portable with a handle on the back and a latch that keeps it all together during transport. The stove is fitted with two wings that help prop up the back of the stove. The setup provides wind protection on three sides, allowing you to cook in most weather without the need to worry about the flame being blown out. The stove is equipped with a push-button ignitor that works both quick and easy. Simply twist the knobs to allow the propane to flow, and push the ignitor. One of the nice things about the Eureka! stove is that it comes equipped with a precision control flame technology that allows the user to control the temperature. There is space enough to fit two 10-inch pans at once, though I may recommend sticking to 6-inch or 8-inch pots and pans. The last important thing to note is how easy the stove is to clean. The steel rack is removable, which aids in the cleaning process and allows for better access to the stainless steel pan.
As a child of the 2000s, I grew up learning how to cook on electric stoves and my father did not teach me how to grill. I thought that cooking on the Eureka! would be as straightforward as cooking on my stove at home and oh boy was I wrong. Working with a flame is a little different and it requires a little bit different prep because you are dealing with a more concentrated cook area. With larger pans, you may see areas of the pan that don't cook as fast or areas that cook faster than others. I use a cast iron griddle on top of my camp stove and it does become obvious which areas are ready to cook on and which are not. As for the windbreak provided by the set-up, I find it satisfactory. On a light breeze day or a day when the wind is pretty consistently blowing out of one direction, you aren't going to run into much of an issue. However, on windier days you may want to find an additional windbreak. I was cooking in pretty consistent 10-15mph winds on one of my trips that were coming out of every direction and while my flames never went out, I was still wary of the possibility. I cooked burgers twice a day for four days without switching burners and without thinking about how much or how to clean up after that. Thankfully when I got home from my trip, I popped out the steel cage to wash in the sink, and just wiped all the grease from the pan and lid. It was very easy and straightforward and required no additional steps or prep work. The metal is on the thin side which is appreciated when traveling but can make it feel on the flimsier side. There is a handle to assist with carrying but it isn't the best shape for larger hands in my opinion.
All that said, I consider this a pretty good stove, especially for those on the newer side. If you do look into camp stoves and grills, you can't really go wrong with this one.
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