Gas One Double Burner Stove Review: Big Cooktop, Small Price

Introduction

Double burner camp stoves usually sit at one of two price extremes. Budget imports can be very cheap, while premium models from established brands can cost several hundred dollars. The Gas One Double Burner Stove lands somewhere more interesting: it comes from a company with a long track record in portable stoves, it folds into a hard case that looks and carries like a small piece of luggage, and it sells for around $70 in the United States.

What sets it apart from most of its peers is fuel. This stove runs on butane canisters rather than propane, and that single choice shapes both how much it costs to run and when it makes sense to bring along.

Packed up, the case measures about 27 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 6 inches deep. The stove itself measures roughly 26.5 inches long, 10 inches wide, and 3.5 inches tall, and the whole system weighs about 12.5 pounds with the storage case.

Who This Stove Is For

This is a stove for car camping, tailgating, and group trips where cooking is part of the plan rather than an afterthought. Two burners and a wide cooktop mean you can run a pot and a pan at the same time, and the surface comfortably fits two 8 inch pans. If you are feeding several people and want to cook properly instead of reheating, the space on top is a genuine advantage.

It also suits campers who mostly travel in warmer months. Butane performs well in mild and warm conditions, which covers the way most people actually camp, and that is a large part of why this stove stays affordable to own and to run.

The trade-off is weight and size. At around 12.5 pounds with the case, this is not a stove you carry on your back. It is a stove you put in the trunk, unfold on a picnic table, and use for the whole weekend.

Design and Build Quality

On top you get two burner heads with electronic igniters, two gas ports that accept butane canisters, two canister locks, and two adjustment dials with the ignition built into each one. Each side runs its own canister, so the burners operate independently.

Partial windscreens are built in around the burner heads, and they do real work. Even in noticeably breezy conditions, the flame stays protected and does not sound like it is being knocked around by gusts.

The materials list is broad and sturdy: cold rolled plate, stainless steel, iron, aluminum, brass, plastic, and rubber. Construction feels solid, with no sharp edges, and the fit and finish hold up well against far more expensive stoves. The igniter lights on the first press, and the pot supports are stable enough for just about any pot, pan, cup, or kettle you are likely to bring.

The case is equally well judged, with two handles, two locks, and a lid that closes securely. Instructions and a warranty card are included.

Cooking Performance and Fuel Economy

Total output is 15,300 BTU, split into 7,650 BTU per burner. Many propane double burners are rated at around 10,000 BTU per burner on paper. In practice, that gap is hard to notice unless you are standing there with a stopwatch, and for everyday camp cooking this stove has more than enough power to brew coffee, sear a steak, or keep two dishes going at once.

A boil test in breezy conditions at roughly 60 degrees Fahrenheit brought two cups of water in a kettle to a boil in about 5 minutes and 30 seconds. Wind moving heat away from the kettle stretched that time, which is simply what happens outdoors, and the windscreens still kept the burner itself protected throughout.

Fuel is where the numbers get really appealing. In the United States, a 12 pack of butane canisters, 8 ounces each, typically costs between $20 and $27. For most campers, that is enough fuel to last an extremely long time.

Everyday Use: Cleaning, Storage, and Setup

Cleaning is one of the more practical advantages here. Many double burner stoves put a grate across the top, which turns post-dinner cleanup into a chore and is a big reason those stoves often end up looking greasy. This one has a flat surface around each burner head with nothing in the way, so wiping down the cooktop is straightforward. The top does not detach, but the open layout keeps routine cleaning simple.

Setting up and packing away follow the same logic. Unfold the case, lock the two canisters into their ports, turn the dials, and cook. When you are finished, the case handles make the stove easy to carry and the double locks keep everything closed in transit.

Things to Consider Before Buying

The most important consideration is fuel compatibility. This stove runs on butane and butane only, and canisters are purchased separately. That is a strength in warm weather, where butane is inexpensive and performs well, but it is a limitation in genuinely cold conditions, where propane is the better choice. Warming canisters before use helps in cool weather, yet anyone planning regular winter camping should weigh that carefully.

Second, there is no grate or removable cooktop to lift off for deep cleaning. Everyday wiping is easy, but a full teardown is not part of the design.

Third, this is a substantial piece of equipment. The folded case is the size of a small suitcase, and the system weighs around 12.5 pounds, so it belongs in a car camping kit rather than a backpack.

None of these are faults exactly. They are the trade-offs that come with a large, inexpensive, butane powered cooking surface.

Fuel Costs and Long-Term Value

Running costs are the quiet argument in favor of this stove. A 12 pack of butane canisters at $20 to $27 goes a very long way, and for occasional campers it can cover years of trips. Even for frequent campers, the per-trip fuel cost stays low.

Compare that with the alternative. A propane double burner can cost around $300, and premium branded options can cost considerably more, while this stove delivers a similar cooking experience for around $70. The gap is large enough that both the purchase price and the ongoing fuel cost work in its favor.

Buying Advice

Buy this stove if you camp in warm to mild weather, cook for more than one person, and want two burners with enough surface area for real cookware. It is a strong fit for car campers, family trips, tailgates, and anyone who wants a well built double burner without spending several hundred dollars. The combination of a $70 price, inexpensive butane fuel, reliable ignition, effective windscreens, and easy cleanup is genuinely hard to argue with.

Look elsewhere if you camp in serious cold, need something light enough to carry any real distance, or already own propane gear and want to keep one fuel type across your kit. Butane is the entire point of this stove, and for the way most people camp, it is the right choice.

Conclusion

The Gas One Double Burner Stove gets the fundamentals right: solid construction, a wide and easy to clean cooktop, dependable electronic ignition, useful windscreens, and a sensible storage case. Its butane only design keeps both the stove and the fuel affordable, as long as your trips happen in reasonable weather. At around $70, it is one of the more straightforward camping purchases you can make.