$107

by Alicia Carr

Shana Novak

Yes, it cranks. But the true test of stoves this size is how well they simmer—and the Bantam passed our (scientific) evenly-cooked-pancake test with flying colors. White gas only, 10 oz; brunton.com

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Brunton Bantam	$107

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Coleman Exponent Rendezvous	$365
Brunton Lander Dual-Fuel	$100
MSR Reactor	$140

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Brunton Flex	$75
Coleman InstaStart Fold n Go Two-Burner Stove	$70
MSR Reactor Stove System	$140
Optimus Stella+	$100

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Jetboil Group Cooking System	$110
MSR XGK EX	$130

2004 Buyer's Guide Camp Stoves Reviews

Jetboil Personal Cooking System Gear of the Year	$80
Coleman Exponent Apex II	$65
Primus Omnifuel	$140
Brunton Optimus Crux	$75
Markill Spider	$65
MSR Windpro	$70

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