Coleman Triton review
Coleman Triton 2-Burner Propane Stove
By Tom Calder
Key specs
The maker's figures.
- Fuel
- Propane
- Burners
- 2
- Output
- 22,000 BTU
Two burners and 22,000 BTU on standard propane cylinders: proper cooking, outdoors, when the power's out.
- Best for
- Cook real meals outdoors in an outage
- Skip it if
- You need a stove to carry on foot
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.
What we like
- Two burners
- Standard propane cylinders
Worth knowing
- About 1 hour on high per cylinder
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Our review
Coleman's Triton is a two-burner propane camp stove rated at 22,000 total BTUs, fed by 16-ounce propane cylinders. This review covers what Coleman's product description says about burners, run time and wind protection, the ignition difference between versions, and the outdoor-only rule that applies to every camp stove.
What it is and who it suits
The Triton is a suitcase-style camp stove: two independently adjustable burners, a chrome-plated grate that lifts out, a carry handle and a latch that closes the lid for storage. Coleman's description lists 22,000 total BTUs, which one retailer breaks down as 11,000 per burner, and room for a 12-inch and a 10-inch pan at the same time.
It suits a household that wants to cook real meals when the power is out, from a porch, patio or yard. It is not a backpacking stove, since it is a boxed unit sized for a car trunk or a closet. Our camp stove comparison covers lighter butane and canister models.
Fuel and run time
Coleman says the stove runs for up to 1 hour on high on one 16-ounce propane cylinder, which is sold separately. Listings of the same Coleman text give 16 ounces and 16.4 ounces for the cylinder, so check the size on the box. That run time is on high, and it is a ceiling, not a typical figure for simmering.
Because a cylinder lasts about an hour at full heat, a stove like this is only as useful as the fuel you have on hand. Count how many meals you cook in a day and keep several cylinders, stored as their labels direct, since propane cylinders are an easy item to leave out of an outage kit.
Wind protection and ignition
Coleman's text lists wind guards or WindBlock panels that shield the burners, and says its PerfectFlow pressure control keeps the heat steady in extreme conditions. These matter most on a breezy porch. Coleman's description says nothing about use in rain, so treat the stove as fair-weather gear.
Ignition is where versions differ. Both retail listings we read, one for the Triton Instastart and one for the Triton+, describe a push-button Instastart ignition for matchless lighting. Coleman's text is the same across retailers, but we could not confirm that every Triton version has it, so look for the word Instastart on the listing and keep a long-stem lighter in the kit either way.
Outdoors only, always
This is the line that matters most. CDC says never to use a portable gas camp stove indoors, and Ready.gov says camp stoves should always be used outdoors and at least 20 feet from windows. CDC lists stoves, lanterns and grills among the sources of carbon monoxide, which can build up indoors and poison people and animals.
Do not use the Triton to heat a room either. CDC states that turning on a stove for heat is not safe, and Ready.gov warns that using a gas stove or oven for heat raises the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Our carbon monoxide guide lists the warning signs, and the CO alarm comparison covers detectors for the house.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need a stove to carry on foot, if you have no outdoor space with room to cook safely, or if you want the cheapest backup that boils water. A smaller butane stove is the other route. Read the manual packed with your stove before first use, since we could not read Coleman's own manual for this model.
A researched review, built from the maker's specs, manual and US listings; facts checked 30 Oct 2026. Sources: Altitude Sports: Coleman Triton Instastart propane stove (Coleman's product description); Overtons: Coleman Triton+ 2-burner propane stove (Coleman's product description); CDC: about carbon monoxide poisoning; Ready.gov: power outages; CDC: staying safe during and after a winter storm.
Who shouldn't buy this
Don't buy it if you need a stove to carry on foot.
This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the US price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.
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Can I use the Coleman Triton indoors in an outage?
No. CDC says never to use a portable gas camp stove indoors, and Ready.gov says camp stoves belong outdoors, at least 20 feet from windows. They produce carbon monoxide, which has no smell. Also never use any stove to heat a room.
How long does a propane cylinder last?
Coleman says up to 1 hour on high on one 16-ounce cylinder, with both versions of its text quoting the same time. Cooking on lower settings should last longer, but Coleman gives no figure, so keep several cylinders for an extended outage.
Does it light without matches?
The listings we read for the Triton Instastart and the Triton+ both describe Coleman's push-button Instastart ignition. We could not confirm that every Triton version has it, so check the listing for Instastart, and keep a long-stem lighter anyway.
How many burners and what size pans?
Two independently adjustable burners, rated at 22,000 total BTUs. Coleman's text says the cooking surface fits a 12-inch and a 10-inch pan at once. Retailers listing the same text say each burner is rated at 11,000 BTUs.