Coleman Triton+ 2-Burner Propane Camping Stove with InstaStart Ignition, Portable Cooktop with 2 Adjustable Burners & Wind Guards, 22,000 BTUs Review (2026)

What InstaStart adds

The headline difference from the base Triton is InstaStart, a push-button ignition system built into each burner control so the stove lights with a simple press rather than needing a match or a separate lighter kept on hand. This kind of ignition is especially convenient in wind or rain, where holding a lit match steady over an open burner can be awkward, and it also means there is one less item to remember to pack. Coleman pairs InstaStart with what it calls PerfectFlow and PerfectHeat technology, aimed at keeping the flame steady with less fuel use across a range of conditions and altitudes.

Burner output and cooking area

Power output matches the base Triton at 22,000 total BTUs, split across two independently adjustable burners rated at 11,000 BTUs each, with the cooking surface again sized to fit a 12 inch pan and a 10 inch pan at the same time. On a single 16 ounce propane cylinder, Coleman states the stove can run up to about an hour with both burners on high, which is a useful baseline for planning fuel for a weekend trip before needing a spare canister. Two wind guards fold up on the sides to help protect the flame from breezes at an open campsite.

Build details and cleanup

The cooktop uses aluminized steel, which Coleman markets as durable and resistant to rust over repeated outdoor use and exposure to moisture across a camping season. The grate is chrome-plated and removable, making it straightforward to lift off and wipe down or wash separately from the rest of the stove body after a greasy cooking session. A built-in carry handle and a heavy-duty latch keep the folded stove closed and easy to grab during transport, which matters for anyone loading and unloading gear from an RV storage bay or a vehicle trunk on travel days between campsites.

Trade-offs versus the base Triton

Since the Triton Plus shares the same burner output, wind guards, and cooking area as the standard Triton, the extra cost goes specifically toward the InstaStart ignition system, so buyers who are fine lighting a stove manually will not gain a great deal from paying the premium for this version. Ignition systems on camp stoves are also a moving mechanical part that can wear or need cleaning over years of outdoor use in dust and moisture, whereas a match-lit stove has nothing electronic to maintain over its lifespan. Both trade-offs are worth weighing against how much convenience one-touch lighting is actually worth for a given camper's own habits.

Who this stove suits

The Triton Plus fits campers and RVers who cook outdoors often enough that push-button lighting becomes a genuine daily convenience rather than a rarely used feature, particularly in windy or wet conditions where lighting a match is more of a hassle at the picnic table. Its 22,000 BTU output and dual pan capacity make it a capable main stove for a family at a campsite, not just a backup burner kept in reserve. Anyone who wants to save a bit of money and does not mind carrying a lighter can get essentially the same cooking performance from the base Triton instead, without paying for the added ignition hardware.

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