The Coleman model 533 Dual Fuel stove is an inexpensive, versatile, and indispensable tool. These stoves are sold at many chain and outdoor stores thought the US. I purchased mine for just under fifty dollars, and they can be had for much less on websites like Ebay or Amazon. Prices do vary from store to store so keep an eye out. I have seen them for as low as $30 on eBay, and as high as $75 on Amazon.
The versatility of this stove is unsurpassed for the price bracket that it is in. The model 533 will run on Coleman Fuel, or unleaded gasoline. The stove will boil a moderately sized pot of water in about four to five minutes. According to the literature supplied, the 2.1 pints of fuel that the 533 holds will burn on the highest setting for about two hours.
A stove of this size that will run on gasoline can be indispensable during an in home survival situation. During power outages this stove can be great if you have an electric stove/oven like I do. It would also be great in a situation where you ran out of propane, or there was a large snow storm etc. Though, the most use that this Coleman stove will probably get will be on overnight backpacking trips in the local mountains.
I hope that this write up was informative. If anyone has any questions, or would be interested in a short YouTube video, please let me know.
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