My ancient Coleman stove finally gave up after 15 years on a trip to the Sawtooths

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15 years" you said? My first thought was that Coleman stove would be a hand-me-down from your grandpa. That's a good long run.

the_emma11d ago

Wait "still worked better than the new ones" is a hell of a statement. What exactly did the new ones do wrong compared to that old shed find? I'm genuinely curious because I've got a newer Coleman that's been fine for weekend camping trips but I'm starting to wonder if I should be hoarding old parts.

smith.matthew15d ago

Hand-me-down from your grandpa" - more like my grandpa's stove had been sitting in a shed since the 70s and somehow still worked better than the new ones. Guess Coleman figured if you can break it after only 15 years you're doing something right.

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