Coleman PowerPack 1-Burner Propane Stove
Published · Researched 2026-09-21
2026 lineup note: Current. Coleman's budget single-burner workhorse — 7,500 BTU round "pancake" stove that takes a 16.4-oz propane cylinder, fits a 12-inch pan, and sells around $40. The camp-kitchen default for scout troops, fishing trips, and emergency kits. Not the Coleman Classic 2-Burner (
/library/gear/camp-kitchen/coleman-classic-2-burner/) or the Triton (/library/gear/camp-kitchen/coleman-triton-2-burner/) — the PowerPack is the single-burner round model (MFR #2000020931 / 5453A700 / 2000004125).
Overview
The PowerPack is Coleman's cheapest real camp stove: a single 3-inch, 7,500-BTU burner on a wide flat base that screws straight onto a 16.4-oz propane cylinder. PerfectFlow pressure control gives a steadier flame than the price suggests, PerfectHeat claims better fuel efficiency, and the removable chrome grate cleans easily. It fits up to a 12-inch pan, which covers most camp meals, and burns up to ~3 hours on high per cylinder. There's no ignition (match/light it), no frills, and the price drifts between $35 and $75 depending on retailer — but for a second burner, a coffee station, or a trunk emergency kit, it's the stove everyone has owned at some point.
Key Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Burners | 1 × 7,500 BTU, 3-in burner |
| Fuel | 16.4-oz propane cylinder (not included) |
| Burn time | Up to ~3 hrs on high per cylinder |
| Pan capacity | Fits up to 12-in pan |
| Systems | PerfectFlow pressure control; PerfectHeat efficiency |
| Grate | Removable chrome-plated |
| Dims | ~13.3 × 12.5 × 4 in |
| Models | 2000020931 / 5453A700 / 2000004125 |
Pricing
- Street: ~$35–75 (2026): LawnPartsMan $35, Zoro $61.99, Bomgaars $74.99, gift-pals sellers ~$55. Amazon lists it under "5453A700".
Warranty
3-year limited warranty (Coleman, per retailer spec listings). Exact terms UNVERIFIED (2026-09-20) from primary source — re-verify at coleman.com.
Community Verdict
The PowerPack is the classic first stove — common in scout troops, fishing kits, and prepper setups, and its reputation is warm-for-the-money: it just works, year after year, and at $40 there's nothing to agonize over. The common knocks: no piezo ignition, the burner is small for big pots (wobble with a full 12-in skillet), and it burns through 1-lb cylinders — the most expensive way to buy propane. The practical read: buy it as a second burner or a backup, not as your primary for a family of five. It's also a frequent emergency-kit pick because it's simple, sealed, and stores indefinitely.
Images
[research workspace]— studio angle, green model with Coleman cylinder (marketplace listing)[research workspace]— top-down studio, black model (marketplace listing)[research workspace]— studio angle, black model (retailer listing)[research workspace]— studio on white, green model (marketplace listing)[research workspace]— close-up angle, black model with cylinder (marketplace listing)[research workspace]— studio angle, green model with cylinder (retailer listing)
Research date: 2026-09-20. Specs cross-verified across Zoro, Bass Pro, Bomgaars, LawnPartsMan listings. Four candidates showing Coleman 2-burner stoves or a placeholder were excluded — the PowerPack is the round single-burner only. All five images verified as the PowerPack single-burner (green and black colorways, 3-in burner, wide flat base, 16.4-oz cylinder).
Long-term durability & warranty-claim reality
About as durable as camp stoves get at this price: no electronics, no pump, nothing to wear out except the regulator valve. Decades-old units are common in the used market. Coleman warranty is 3 years; at this price most owners replace rather than claim.
Head-to-head vs closest rivals
- vs Coleman Classic 2-Burner (
/library/gear/camp-kitchen/coleman-classic-2-burner/): two burners and a windscreen vs one; the Classic is the family primary, the PowerPack the sidekick. One-stove household → Classic; second burner/backup → PowerPack. - vs MSR PocketRocket 2 (
/library/gear/camp-kitchen/msr-pocketrocket-2/): the PocketRocket is the backpacker's ultralight; the PowerPack is the car-camper's cheap tank. Different worlds, similar "second stove" role. - vs Gas One GS-3400P butane: the butane single-burner is lighter and cheaper to run but butane hates cold; propane PowerPack works in winter.
Buying traps
- The same round shape is sold under several model numbers (2000020931, 5453A700, 2000004125) — all the same stove; don't pay a premium for a "different" one.
- 1-lb cylinders are the priciest propane per BTU — for heavy use, a refill adapter or a hose to a 20-lb tank pays for itself.
- No ignition: carry matches/lighter. (The black "matchless" variants in some listings are a different SKU — verify before assuming.)
- Green vs black are just colorways; same stove, same price class.