The Cook Partner Stove from Partner Steel packs a serious punch. Available in multiple sizes and burner configurations, each one is hand-crafted in Pocatello, Idaho from aircraft-grade aluminum and built to last a lifetime. Originally designed for whitewater rafters, these stoves are made to handle the harshest environments and still put out an impressive 10,000 BTUs per burner. If you’ve ever cooked on a flimsy camp stove, this is the exact opposite.
Buy it for life.
What I love most about the Cook Partner Stove is its no-nonsense durability. The entire unit is designed to remain rust-free. Solid stainless-steel grates, brass gas manifolds, aircraft-grade rivets, and a beefy aluminum body mean this isn’t something you’ll replace every few years. The burners are even fully serviceable, with repair kits available from Partner Steel, so it’s not destined for the landfill when a part wears out.
This is a true “buy-once-cry-once” product. I’ve cycled through more than a few other camp stoves over the years, but once I picked up a Cook Partner, I knew I was done with the disposable stuff. It’s the only camp stove I recommend to friends—and the one I’ll still be cooking on years from now.
No gimmicks.
The Cook Partner Stove is utilitarian design at its finest. No flashy colors, no gimmicks—just tough, functional construction. Solid rivets instead of hollow “pop” rivets. A grill and burners that lift out as one piece, making cleaning ridiculously easy. It’s the Toyota Land Cruiser of camp stoves: timeless, bombproof, and built to work anywhere.
Not just for camp.
Sure, this stove shines at camp, but I use mine all the time at home too. Spring and summer evenings? It comes out for outdoor cooking, entertaining, or tailgating. Deep frying? I do it on the Partner Stove instead of my indoor ranges, saving the house from smelling like oil and making clean-up so much easier. It’s surprisingly versatile, and once you start using it outside of camp, you’ll wonder why you didn’t sooner.
Cook like a pro at camp.
I own the 9” single-burner stove, and it’s my go-to. Don’t let the size fool you—this thing is small but mighty. With the same 10,000 BTU burner as its bigger siblings, it handles everything from boiling water in a flash to simmering chili low and slow, to searing and butter basting a steak in a cast iron skillet. The built-in windscreen is another feature I love—no more babying a flame in the breeze.
Make it yours.
One of the coolest things about these stoves is how customizable they are. At purchase, you can choose a left- or right-hand propane hookup depending on your setup. The stoves come standard with a bulk propane compatible hose, and a separate hose is available separately for smaller one-pound bottles. Partner Steel even offers griddles sized to fit specific stove models—perfect for pancakes, bacon, or a full-on camp breakfast spread.
Pro tip: Every Cook Partner Stove comes with a three-foot hose, but Partner Steel will make you a custom length. I had them make me an eight-foot hose for my 9” model, which lets me keep the propane tank further away. This longer hose still coils up neatly and stows under the grate inside the stove, keeping the whole thing self-contained and ultra-portable. Grab one of Partner Steel’s stove carry bags while you’re at it too!
Final thoughts.
The Cook Partner Stove isn’t just another piece of gear—it’s one of those rare items you buy once and end up building memories around. Whether you’re making coffee, burgers, or frying bacon at camp, this stove just works. It’s tough enough to outlast your adventures, simple enough to repair if needed, and versatile enough to use year-round. If you want a stove that won’t let you down and will likely outlive the rest of your kit, the Cook Partner by Partner Steel is it.
