Exponent Xpert
| Page Type | Gear Review |
|---|---|
| Object Title | Exponent Xpert |
| Manufacturer | Coleman |
| Page By | grandwazoo |
| Page Type | Dec 9, 2003 / Dec 9, 2003 |
| Object ID | 909 |
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The Coleman Exponent Xpert Stove, one of the most versatile and user friendly stoves available, is the winner of Backpacker Magazine's coveted Editors' Choice Award. Operating on widely available Coleman Powermax fuel, it fires up consistent performance at high altitudes and in cold weather. The Coleman Exponent Expert sits on an extremely stable four legged base for cooking in windy conditions. Constructed of durable aluminum and magnesium alloy components, the Xpert is designed to securely hold larger pots in place.
Editors' Choice Award, Backpacker Magazine
Includes:
Coleman Exponent Xpert Stove (Coleman Powermax fuel canister sold separately)
Nylon stuff sack
Green Key cartridge punch (allows you to puncture and crush empty canister for easy recycling)
Features:
Ideal for small group backpacking
Fully adjustable flame goes from a low simmer to a high rolling boil; brings a liter of water to boil in just 3-1/2 minutes
Patented heat regulator allows for use in sub-freezing temperatures and provides constant heat output, even when fuel canister is running low
Consistent performance at high altitudes and in cold weather
Curved pot supports keep small pots centered over burner for efficient heating
Operates on widely available Coleman Powermax™ fuel (not included)
Aluminum fuel canister (sold separately) can be recycled when empty
Specs:
Suggested use: Backpacking
Fuel: Powermax Canister (butane/propane)
Average boil time: 3:30 minutes
Fuel capacity: 170g/300g canisters
Burn time (max flame): 70 minutes (300g canister)
Heat output: 12,000 BTUs
Weight (no fuel): 13.5 ounces
Dimensions: 4.5 x 10.5 x 4.5 inches
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Reviews
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Bill562 - Apr 8, 2004 6:45 pm - Voted 2/5
Untitled Review
I have the Xtreme model, have been using it for about a year.
I am on my second unit now. The unit that I originally purchased quit on me in the middle of a week-long trip in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, CO last July. It did not totally stop working, but was working intermittently with very low heat output. I don't think it was the altitude (about 11,500' at the most) and it sure as heck was not the temperature, which never dropped below 35F. The stove was about 4 months old at that time.
Back home I called Coleman and expressed my frustration with the product. They finally said that they will replace the unit, but it will take about 6 weeks. The Cust Service guy was a real jack ass.
Eventually I called REI (where I bought the stove) and they replaced it for me. The second unit has been ok so far, but the heat output is diminished at colder temps - used it CO back in Feb at about 10,500' in single digits weather.
Would not buy it again.
Bill
I am on my second unit now. The unit that I originally purchased quit on me in the middle of a week-long trip in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, CO last July. It did not totally stop working, but was working intermittently with very low heat output. I don't think it was the altitude (about 11,500' at the most) and it sure as heck was not the temperature, which never dropped below 35F. The stove was about 4 months old at that time.
Back home I called Coleman and expressed my frustration with the product. They finally said that they will replace the unit, but it will take about 6 weeks. The Cust Service guy was a real jack ass.
Eventually I called REI (where I bought the stove) and they replaced it for me. The second unit has been ok so far, but the heat output is diminished at colder temps - used it CO back in Feb at about 10,500' in single digits weather.
Would not buy it again.
Bill
Scott - Jan 24, 2007 8:12 pm - Voted 5/5
Works Great
This stove works great and is the best stove I've ever owned. I'm on my second one. It's the only canister stover I have seen that works in very cold weather and it has never failed me and I've used it on literally hundreds of climbs. No pumping, priming, or fuss at -20F.
The only drawback is that the canisters are hard to buy overseas so you will need a different stove while traveling.
The only drawback is that the canisters are hard to buy overseas so you will need a different stove while traveling.
rhyang - Apr 22, 2007 2:46 pm - Voted 4/5
Xtreme stove
I actually have the Exponent Xtreme, the lighter-weight version. Works well in cold weather, boils fast, melts snow well.
The coleman powermax canisters are pretty easy to use, and there is no fireball when priming :) I'm more inclined to use something like this inside a tent or vestibule, though I haven't done so yet.
There is an adapter for the more common style of canisters which inverts it for use in cold weather, but I haven't tried it.
I wish this stove were lighter - I've seen some hot-rodded mods on backpackinglight.com. On the other hand, its weight still compares favorably to my MSR Simmerlite for cold-weather trips.
The coleman powermax canisters are pretty easy to use, and there is no fireball when priming :) I'm more inclined to use something like this inside a tent or vestibule, though I haven't done so yet.
There is an adapter for the more common style of canisters which inverts it for use in cold weather, but I haven't tried it.
I wish this stove were lighter - I've seen some hot-rodded mods on backpackinglight.com. On the other hand, its weight still compares favorably to my MSR Simmerlite for cold-weather trips.
kitcarson61 - Apr 7, 2008 3:05 am - Voted 5/5
Good cold and high
This (actually the Xtreme as mentioned above which is the same stove minus a leg, basically) has been my "colder and/or higher" stove now for a couple of years. Always works, boils faster than almost any other stove, great in the cold and at higher elevations. I liked it so much I even bought the two burner model for larger group trips in the winter. I love it, too.
As for the adapter mentioned above by rhvang, I got one also thinking that I might be able to save some money on fuel since it allows the use of the more common fuel cannisters and holds them inverted so as to use the liquid fuel first. What a mistake. First time out, after one use, it failed on me leaving our group of four using only the two soda can alcohol stoves we'd brought as back-ups. You know the story...not enough fuel, cold oatmeal...
By the way, bill562 is right, Coleman's customer service sucks!!!
As for the adapter mentioned above by rhvang, I got one also thinking that I might be able to save some money on fuel since it allows the use of the more common fuel cannisters and holds them inverted so as to use the liquid fuel first. What a mistake. First time out, after one use, it failed on me leaving our group of four using only the two soda can alcohol stoves we'd brought as back-ups. You know the story...not enough fuel, cold oatmeal...
By the way, bill562 is right, Coleman's customer service sucks!!!
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grandwazoo - Dec 9, 2003 11:15 am - Voted 5/5
Untitled ReviewWorks great in the cold and high elevations.
No mess with liquid fuel spilling or vapors.