The Coleman Triton is a two-burner propane camping stove that lights with a match. It suits campers, tailgaters and picnic cooks who want plenty of heat and simple knobs. Coleman puts it at 22,000 total BTUs across two independently adjustable burners Coleman.
Coleman Triton at a glance
22,000total BTUs
Cooking power
2,independently adjustable
Burners
UP TO
1hour on high
Burn time
10.55lb
Weight
Coleman lists these specs on its Triton 2-Burner Propane Camping Stove page, model 5461, and in the stove's own instruction manual Colemanmanual.
Cooking power
22,000 total BTUs
Burners
2, independently adjustable
Burn time
Up to 1 hour on high
Weight
10.55 lb
Input per burner
11,000 BTU/h
Cook top size
23 x 13.75 x 5.75 in
Fits pan size
One 10 in pot plus one 12 in pot
Ignition type
Match flame
Fuel
16 oz disposable propane cylinders
Regulator
5430, preset at the factory
Wind guards
2
Grate
Chrome plated, removable
Carry handle
No
Model and SKU
5461, SKU 2157352
What size is the Coleman Triton cook top?
Coleman lists the cook top at 23 x 13.75 x 5.75 in Coleman. That is the same figure Coleman gives for the whole stove. The page says it fits a 12-inch pan and a 10-inch pan at the same time.
How much does the Coleman Triton weigh?
Coleman lists 10.55 lb Coleman. The propane cylinder adds to that, and it is sold separately. Coleman's specifications mark the carry handle as No, and the manual says to grasp the stove by the hand opening on the bottom.
How many BTUs does each burner put out?
The manual lists the input as 11,000 BTU/h per burner manual. Two of those make the 22,000 total BTUs on the product page. Both burners have their own knob, so you can run two heat zones.
Coleman Triton or Triton+?
Coleman sells a Triton and a Triton+. Both give 22,000 total BTUs on the same 23 x 13.75 x 5.75 in cook top, and the Triton+ adds a push-button Instastart ignition instead of a match Coleman.
Description names a built-in handle, specifications say No
SKU
2157352
2157318
Warranty
3 years
3 years
Coleman Consumer Care answers on the Triton page that this stove carries PerfectFlow and PerfectHeat technology, as the Triton+ does Coleman. The Triton+ is 1.35 lb heavier, about 13% more, by our maths.
Who the Coleman Triton is for
Good fit if
You cook for a family at camp.
You want two separate heat zones.
You carry matches or a lighter.
You want a grate that lifts out.
You cook outdoors in a breeze.
Pick another model if
→You want push-button lighting: pick the Triton+ Coleman.
→You want a recessed carry handle: pick the Cascade 222 Coleman.
→You want wind panels that adjust to the pan: pick the Classic 2-Burner Coleman.
Good to know before you buy
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Coleman lists the ignition type as match flame. Coleman Consumer Care adds that you light this stove by hand with a match. Pack matches or a long lighter with the stove Coleman.
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The propane cylinder is sold separately, and the manual calls for 16 oz disposable cylinders. Coleman's figure of up to 1 hour on high comes from one of those. Buy a cylinder with the stove, and a spare for a long weekend manual.
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Coleman marks this stove for outdoor use, and not for home or recreational vehicle use. The manual says the stove makes carbon monoxide, which you cannot see or smell. Set it up outside, on a sturdy flat surface, with nothing flammable within 12 inches of the sides or 48 inches of the top manual.
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The box holds the stove, the removable grate and two wind guards. The griddle is an accessory, and the manual marks it optional. Order the griddle, part 2000020967, if you want a flat plate Colemanmanual.
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The warranty runs 3 years from the date of original retail purchase, and Coleman asks for the receipt. It covers defects in material and workmanship for the first retail buyer. Coleman Consumer Care adds that taking the stove outside US territories voids it manualColeman.
How the Coleman Triton compares
Coleman Triton vs Coleman Classic
The Triton gives 22,000 total BTUs against the Classic's 20,000, so 2,000 BTUs more, about 10% more, by our maths. The Classic answers with WindBlock panels that Coleman says adjust for various pan sizes, plus named PerfectFlow and PerfectHeat technology Coleman.
The Triton is 1.1 lb lighter, close to 9% less, by our maths.
Coleman Triton vs Coleman Cascade 222
Both stoves give 22,000 total BTUs and both take a 12-inch and a 10-inch pan. The Cascade 222 adds a rotary ignition for matchless lighting, a recessed carry handle and a spot to store the regulator Coleman.
Cast-iron grill and griddle accessory, not included
Model and SKU
5461, SKU 2157352
5483, SKU 2157317
Warranty
3 years
3 years
The Triton is 2.5 lb lighter, about 19% less, by our maths.
How do you light the Coleman Triton?
With a match. Coleman lists the ignition type as match flame, and the manual gives the steps for a standard ignition stove: hold a lighted match near the burner, then open the burner valve manual. Then adjust the flame with the same knob.
The manual says a good flame is blue with a hint of yellow on the tips. Some yellow tips are acceptable as long as no carbon or soot builds up. To turn the stove off, close both burner valves firmly.
Can you use the Coleman Triton indoors?
No. Coleman Consumer Care answers that its burning appliances should not be used indoors or in enclosed areas, and that they are designed for outdoors Coleman. The manual is firmer still: never use the stove inside a house, camper, tent, vehicle or any other unventilated area.
Before you start
The manual says this stove makes carbon monoxide, which you cannot see or smell, and that using it in an enclosed space can kill you manual.
Can you run the Coleman Triton off a bigger propane tank?
Yes, with the right Coleman hose. Coleman Consumer Care answers that the Triton takes a 16 oz propane cylinder straight onto the regulator, and that a 20 lb tank works through a Coleman High-Pressure 5-ft Propane Gas Hose Coleman. A separate answer says a 10 lb tank works the same way, with a compatible Coleman hose or adapter.
Coleman's team asks you to check that the hose and adapter suit the Triton, tighten every connection, run a leak check, and keep the tank upright while the stove is lit. The manual adds that the regulator comes preset and must not be adjusted. Coleman also says not to connect its appliances to a recreational vehicle propane system.
Wind guards, grate and latch
Coleman fits two wind guards that help shield and protect the burners from wind Coleman. The manual shows them as the first step after you open the lid, so you set them where you want them before the pot support goes in.
The grate is chrome plated and lifts out for cleanup. A heavy-duty latch holds the stove closed when it is packed away, and Coleman says it opens easily. Coleman also names improved knob rotation for precise temperature and simmer control.
How to set up and use it
Take the components out of the carton: the stove, the pot support, the regulator, and the griddle if you bought one.
Open the lid.
Position the wind guards where you want them.
Install the pot support.
Place the griddle on the pot support, if you have one.
Close both burner valves firmly.
Push and screw the regulator into the stove hand tight.
Take the plastic cap off the top of the propane cylinder, then screw the cylinder into the regulator hand tight.
Check for leaks: brush soapy water on the connections and look for bubbles. Never use a flame.
Set the stove on a sturdy, flat surface outdoors.
Hold a lighted match near the burner, then open the burner valve.
The manual lists four more ways to find a leak: listen for a hiss, feel for extreme cold, smell for a rotten egg odor, and look again for bubbles manual.
Never run the stove with the propane cylinder upside down. When you finish, close both burner valves, let the stove cool, unscrew the cylinder from the regulator, put the protective cap back on the cylinder, then take the regulator off the stove.
Care and quick fixes from the manual
How to clean it
Let the stove and the griddle cool.
Move the stove away from any flame or other ignition source.
Lift off the griddle, if you have one, then lift off the pot support.
Wipe the stove and the griddle with a soft cloth and mild dish detergent.
Skip abrasives, which the manual rules out manual.
The manual asks you to clean the stove often, so that grease does not build up and catch fire.
If you smell gas
Do not try to light the stove.
Check that the stove is in the off position.
Put out any nearby flames.
Disconnect the disposable cylinder.
Leave the area straight away.
Allow 5 minutes for the gas to clear.
If the smell has gone, follow the gas connection steps again.
If you smell gas again, repeat steps 1 to 6 and have the stove serviced manual.
If one burner burns yellow and sooty
Coleman Consumer Care answers this one on the Triton+ page Coleman. On a propane stove, a tube runs under the cook top from each burner to its valve at the front. Two holes near the valve end draw in the air that mixes with the fuel.
Look at the two air holes near the valve end of the burner tube.
Run a small bottle brush, a gun-cleaning brush or a pipe cleaner up inside the tube to shift a spider or insect nest.
Blow the tube clear.
Light the stove again and check that the flame is blue with a hint of yellow on the tips.
How to store it between trips
Disconnect the cylinder from the stove.
Keep the cylinder away from high heat, open flames and direct sunlight.
Keep the stove and the cylinder below 120 °F and above -0.4 °F.
Put the stove in a plastic bag and seal it with a rubber band, to keep basement and garage dust and cobwebs out manual.
If a knob, regulator or pot support needs replacing
The manual lists the part numbers: control knob 2172756, 5430 regulator assembly 2000037055, and pot support 5010001446 manual. Coleman sells stove and grill replacement parts on its own parts pages Coleman. The manual also says the warranty is void if damage comes from using a part that is not a genuine Coleman part.
Coleman Triton FAQ
Where is the Coleman Triton made?
Coleman Consumer Care answers on the product page that the components of the Triton 2-Burner Propane Camping Stove are made in China Coleman.
Is the Coleman Triton electric?
No. Coleman lists the fuel type as propane and the ignition type as match flame, so the stove needs no battery and no socket Coleman.
Does the Coleman Triton come with propane?
No. Coleman's What's Included list holds the stove, the removable grate and two wind guards, and the burn time line marks the 16 oz propane cylinder as sold separately Coleman.
Is there a griddle for the Coleman Triton?
Yes. The manual shows a griddle on the pot support and lists it as part 2000020967 under accessories sold separately manual. It drops in by two tabs on its base, which line up with holes in the cook top.
How much is the Coleman Triton?
See today's price with the link above.
The verdict
4/4 PASS
No. 056 · Coleman Triton 2-Burner Stove
Simple, powerful cooking at any campsite.
The Coleman Triton suits a camper who wants two full-size burners and plenty of heat without a push button to go wrong. Coleman gives it 22,000 total BTUs, 11,000 BTU/h per burner, two wind guards and room for a 12-inch and a 10-inch pan at once, in a 10.55 lb box. Bring matches and a 16 oz propane cylinder, and keep it outdoors.
4/4 PASS
