Coleman Cascade 222 2-Burner Camping Stove review

The Cascade 222 is the middle-ground layout in this Coleman group: two burners in a folding, lidded case, rather than a compact single burner or a wider three-position cooktop. This assessment is for model 5483, US SKU 2157317, in the green/Hickory Moss finish. The exact Coleman page identifies the SKU, two independently adjustable burners, Instastart ignition, a carry handle and two wind guards. A 5483 Series instruction booklet is linked from that page. The booklet contains more than one ignition version, so its standard-lighting illustrations should not be transferred to the SKU when the product listing specifies rotary electronic ignition.

Two positions, with a documented pot arrangement

For meal planning, the useful number is not a manufacturer’s vague serving estimate but the number of separate vessels and their actual spacing. Coleman describes a fit for one 10-inch pan and one 12-inch pan at the same time. That is a useful two-pan reference for coffee and a main dish, or for boiling water alongside a pan. It is not proof that two nominal 12-inch pans, wide handles, deep stockpots or a loaded cast-iron pan will clear one another. Measure the pot bases and handle swing as well as the rim diameter, and place the stove on a properly sized table before bringing it to camp.

The two independent controls are listed as adjustable, and Coleman’s page calls out precise temperature and simmer control. That supports considering it for a menu with more than one heat level. It is still manufacturer language, not a flame-range test or a promise that a small burner will hold every delicate sauce at a particular temperature. The 22,000 BTU/h rating is the combined input; the linked manual specifies 11,000 BTU/h per burner. It is not an independently timed boil result. Treat the maker’s up-to-one-hour-on-high figure for one 16-ounce propane cylinder as a use-condition claim, not as a guaranteed trip duration.

Fuel, ignition and built-in wind guards

The manual specifies pressure-regulated propane using the preset 5430 regulator and a 16-ounce disposable propane cylinder. Coleman says that cylinder is sold separately. The manual also describes a separate option: refillable propane cylinders up to 20 pounds can be used only with Coleman’s Propane Adapter With Hose model 5475. That named accessory is not included with the stove. This is narrower than a generic invitation to attach any large tank, regulator or hose, and it should not be extended to unrelated parts.

The exact page identifies rotary Instastart ignition. The two panels attached to the lid help shield the burners and also form the open case’s wind guards. They are not a separate approved windscreen. The reviewed manual does not document permission to add one, so someone whose must-have is a separately approved screen should not infer that permission from the built-in panels. The manual instead sets clearances of 12 inches at the sides and 48 inches above combustible material, directs outdoor-only use, calls for a stable level surface and says to inspect connections and perform a soapy-water leak check. Never use a flame to check for leaks; use the complete current manual for setup and shutdown.

What the listing does—and does not—say about carry

Coleman lists the stove at 13.05 pounds and gives case dimensions of 22 by 13.2 by 3.7 inches. The weight field does not say whether it is a minimum, packaged or fueled measurement. The finder therefore leaves its minimum-weight value unknown rather than converting the listing to grams and presenting it as a directly comparable bare-stove weight. Fuel is separate, and a refillable-cylinder arrangement adds its own hose and container. Include the stove, fuel, cookware, matches or backup lighting, table, and any optional accessory when planning a trip load.

This size, lid and handle make more sense for car camping, a picnic table or a roadside meal than for carrying in a backpack. The removable chrome-plated grate is listed for cleanup, but the manual’s outdoor cooking cautions, grease-cleaning instructions and clearance requirements remain relevant after the meal. Do not use the stove indoors, in a tent, vehicle, camper or other enclosed space; a wind guard does not make those settings safe.

Who should compare it with another Coleman

Choose the Cascade 222 as a candidate when two side-by-side cooking positions and the published 10-inch/12-inch arrangement matter. The reviewed Triton SKU 2157352 has a similar two-pan layout and match-flame lighting, while this Cascade page identifies Instastart and a carry handle. The Cascade 328 adds a third burner and a different pan layout—three 8-inch pans or two 12-inch pans—but its manual assigns different inputs to the three burners. Those differences may matter more than total BTU alone. This 222 is not the option for someone requiring the finder’s exact MSR 80/20 threaded canister fuel, a one-burner backpacking setup or a proven separate-windscreen procedure.

Bottom line: The Cascade 222 is a credible two-position propane layout on documented manufacturer terms, with useful lid guards and a particular two-pan fit. Its strengths are exactly those concrete arrangements—not an unverified cooking test, a generic large-cylinder promise or a claim that every pan fits. Confirm the 2157317 SKU, listed parts, current manual, fuel arrangement and table dimensions on the exact offer before deciding.