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Camp Chef Alpine Heavy Duty Cylinder System

Camp Chef’s Alpine Heavy Duty Cylinder System has proven to be absolutely dummy-proof. Out of the box, it comes with everything you need to get a hot fire going, except the firewood - that’s on you.

Camp Chef’s Alpine Heavy Duty Cylinder System has proven to be absolutely dummy-proof. Out of the box it comes with everything you need to get a hot fire going, except the firewood – that’s on you. The included damper is easily installed into the pre-drilled holes on the first section of the chimney pipe, which is also included! 

I have no worries about the build quality or materials used as the stove really does feel like it’ll last me for a few decades even with a bit of abuse. That being said, keep in mind that the stove itself is not light by any means. The entire package weighs roughly 74 pounds. That weight includes; the stove, a five-piece nesting pipe, an internal log grate, spark arrestor, damper, and finally 2 accessory shelves. 

My favorite thing about the stove, aside from the way it looks, is the massive flat plate which provides plenty of surface area for a little bit of cooking and heating up plenty of water at once. I plan on maximizing that surface by buying the water tank accessory that attaches to the side of the stove, and overall this stove has served me well thus far. 

Price – $279.99

Buy now on Amazon.com

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