User Review: Coleman FI Powerboost Stove

Coleman FI Powerboost Stove
Above: The current FI Powerboost Stove, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed June 10, 2005 by TreeGuy

Rating:
Price Paid: $49

This is agreat stove for three-season use. (For serious winter conditions I still use my MSR XGK.)

What impressed me about this stove is the extremely high BTU output -- 23,900! Compare that with other stoves. That's a high rating.

When cranked wide open this butane/propane cartridge stove roars like my XGK. It also turns down to a whisper for simmering. That's something my beloved XGK is not so good at.

The Powerboost is 4.5 ounces, that includes the built lighter which is very convenient. The serrated pot supports grip pans well. Also comes with a nice pouch for storage.

All-in-all this is an overloooked workhorse of a stove. I got mine nearly two years ago at REI for $49. Check it out, I don't think you will be disappointed.