Brunton Profile Duo Range/ Grill Combo

Best for Gourmets


The Crux Lite is a superlight simmer king that’s spec’d out for the hiker-foodie. Its huge burner (at almost two inches across, it’s the biggest of the bunch) delivers enough heat to crank out a quick boil, yet it delicately–and evenly–sautés onions. The lime-green wire flame adjuster is easy to see and grab, and it delivers precise heat control. The stove’s three-inch overall height (the shortest tested) means pots have a low and stable center of gravity. But cold-weather performance is lackluster. “It didn’t bring my water to a full boil in 20°F temps,” said a tester in Massachusetts. Durability was also an issue. We dropped all of the stoves in water, and only this one suffered real damage: It developed swivel-inhibiting rust in the pot-support joints.

Criteria less than 6 ounces; less than $65

Test numbers 120 meals cooked; 50 gallons of water boiled; temps 0° to 70°F; winds up to 60 mph

Ratings scale 5 = Perfect gear, 1 = Save your money (Overall rating is not an average of other scores.)Say goodbye to the old clunky stove and clear a small space for the sleek new Profile Duo. With a 12,000 BTU burner and 10,000 BTU grill this dynamic duo does it all with a bit more class than your average camp grill. A flexible hose connects to either propane or butane fuel canisters. Precision simmer control, steel construction, steel grate supports large pots. Twist-click piezo ignition. Includes hose and regulator. One-year warranty.

Overall Dimensions: 21.5”x12.25”x3.25”
Weight: 10 lbs.
BTU’s: 22,000 (12,000
burner, 10,000 grill)
Fuel types: propane/butane
Burn time: 1.5 hours