Camp Chef Mountaineer MS40AX Aluminum Cooking System
- Two 20,000 BTU burners, cast aluminum
- 11.72 KW max energy output
- 20 lb propane tank fuel
- Matchless ignition
- 3-sided windscreen
- 15 pounds, aluminum build
- 1-year limited warranty
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light, high output two burner stove for car camping and tailgates where a bulk propane tank comes along. Hose and regulator details are missing from the listing, so check what connects to your tank.
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ASIN: B09PNKJ1KPCategory: Camping Stoves
Overview
Car campers and tailgaters get a two burner propane stove in a lightweight aluminum body, with a windscreen on three sides and matchless ignition. Fuel comes from a bulk propane tank, and the cast aluminum burners carry the flame.
Strong burners in a light aluminum body suit group cooking at a campsite, and matchless ignition saves fumbling with a lighter. The listing never says whether a hose or regulator ships with it, and a bulk tank adds weight to haul.
Who it's for
Families and groups cooking at drive-in campsites, tailgates or backyard events get two high output burners shielded from wind. Hikers carrying everything on their backs should look at a canister stove.
Pros and cons
- Two high output cast aluminum burners
- Matchless ignition, no lighter needed
- Windscreen shields flames on three sides
- Aluminum body cuts carry weight
- Hose and regulator inclusion not listed
- Bulk tank is heavy to transport
- Too heavy for backpacking
- Warranty excludes paint and finish wear
Performance notes
Heat output depends on gas flow from the tank, and cold weather lowers tank pressure, which shrinks the flame. The windscreen protects the flames from crosswinds, so more of the burner output reaches the pan. Cast aluminum burner heads spread the flame across their surface.
Specifications
| Brand | Camp Chef |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 15 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.4 × 14.5 × 25.2 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel Type | 20 Lb. Propane Tank |
| Power Source | Gas |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Aluminum Cooking System |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Ignition type | Matchless |
| Windscreen | 3-sided |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Camp Chef Mountaineer run on small propane canisters?
The listing names only a 20 lb. propane tank as the fuel. Canister use would need an adapter, and none is listed.
What does the Camp Chef Mountaineer warranty cover?
The 1-Year Limited Warranty covers all components against defects in materials and workmanship, with proof of purchase. Normal wear, paint and finish are excluded.
Is the Camp Chef MS40AX a backpacking stove?
No. It is a two burner stove fed by a bulk propane tank, built for car camping and tailgates rather than carrying on foot.