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Coleman Powermax Adapter

Hiking & Camping > Stove AccessoriesRated: *** by 3 reviews.

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Is cold weather and high altitude getting your Powermax Fuel stove burner down? Switch your Coleman Exponent X-series stove from Powermax Fuel to a butane/propane canister-burner with the Coleman PowerMax Fuel Adapter. The PowerMax Adapter's legs swing out from the adapter so you have a stable platform for the inverted canister, while the liquid-withdraw method performs nicely in chilly weather and on alpine adventures. *Fuel canister sold separately.

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Convert your Powermax-fueled Coleman Exponent® stove to run on a convenient butane/propane canister with the Powermax Adapter.

  • Adapter screws onto threaded canisters; legs swing out from the adapter, creating a stable platform for the inverted canister
  • Liquid-withdrawal system improves performance in cold weather and at high altitudes, conditions that often pose problem for canister stoves
  • Fuel sold separately

Country of Origin:United States
Material:Lightweight aluminum
Recommended Use:Camping
Weight:4 ounces

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Coleman Powermax Adapter Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Works well for me

Rating:*****
I have used a Coleman X-series stove for about 10 years. Though it is a little heavy and bulky for backpacking use, it is easy to light, has a large, even flame, and has great temperature control. The main drawback has been the difficulty in finding fuel cannisters, especially in the last few years. I was about to switch to a different stove, but I thought I would try this adapter first. It works great. I have used it with the Snowpeak threaded butane/propane cannisters (it will work with the MSR cannister or any other butane/propane cannister that has the standard thread size).
th_tucson at REI on 06/02/2008

Without it you run out of fuel

Rating:****
You will need this item when there are no original canisters, either outside US or in the near future, when these original coleman canisters are not sold any more
J.Hill at REI on 09/10/2007

Negative Reviews:

What happened to QC?

Rating:*
I ordered this adapter via online, and when I connected it to the stove, nothing happened. I switched to different stoves--I tried it on Snow Peak's Gigapower, Primus' Micro, even Coleman's own F1 Ultralight, etc., knowing each manufacturer's dimension at the valve is slightly different. Still nothing.

Upon close examination, I discovered that there was no hole at the female connection point for the gas to come through the adapter. So, I returned the item, and waited for another one.

Unfortunately, the second one was the same--no hole drilled for the gas to come through, and no gas would pass--(pun intended). Back to REI to return it. This time, I am going to wait a few months, before I order one.

I was hoping to read others' reviews on this item, but it appears I would be the first one to review.

The stoves that Coleman made this adapter for--Exponent series' Xpert, Xtreme, etc.--are superb stoves, although their looks may not win the beauty contests.

There is a rumor that Coleman would stop the production of the aluminium canister, so the adapter would be an essential item to have.

I was doubley disappointed--twice in a row, and I think this was a failure of Quality Control on Coleman's part. Maybe there will be a good batch available later.
bayhiker at REI on 05/06/2008