Camp Chef Rainier Camper Griddle/Grill/Stove Combo

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Camp Chef Rainier Camper Griddle/Grill/Stove Combo and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: N/A (out of 100)
User Rating: 3.8 stars 
Expert Rating: N/A stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 76

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Easy to use.
  • Big enough size to adequately cook and also pack.
  • Easy to clean.
  • The set-up is simple and quick.
  • Very little assembly right out of the box.
  • Comes with multiple cooking surfaces for a variety of cooking styles and types of food.
  • Non-stick surfaces are provided.
  • Easy one-push ignition with adjustable flame.
  • Heat controls are easy to adjust.
  • The burners are high-quality and work well.
  • The button continuously and consistently works to turn the stove on.
  • Provided with a long burner to enhance the griddle and grill efficiency.

Expert Reviews

  • The griddle is space-efficient.
  • Evenly cooks meals without drying out the food.
  • Easy to clean up after use.
  • The burner and grill evenly distributed heat for cooking food thoroughly.
  • A great option for a hybrid stove/grill.
  • You can ignite the flame without matches, making for easy use.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • Not possible for the grill and griddle to combine with the stove for storing.
  • No storage space for the second grill top since the bag doesn’t have an extra pocket, and both won’t fit inside one pocket.
  • The grill and the griddle have a tendency to get warped after use since they are thin.
  • Slightly difficult to have the burner and grill area working simultaneously.
  • Grease has reportedly collected inside the body of the stove.
  • The tote bag is not useful and not durable.
  • The knobs can sometimes micro-adjust and not stay at the heat you want them to.
  • The grease reservoir is shallow, causing the grease to overflow or require constant emptying.

Expert Reviews

  • Reports of the igniter stopping after prolonged use.
  • The carry bag is comprised of cheap material.
  • The handle can cause indentations in the fingers due to the rough material.
  • The grill portion takes up a significant portion of the cook-top.
  • Hard to keep the flame alight in very windy conditions.

Summary:

The Camp Chef Rainier Camper Griddle/Grill/Stove Combo is a mid-range option for campers who want a hybrid combination piece that will evenly cook their food. The flimsy carrying bag and some durability questions should be considered, but if the price is right, this could be a fine choice.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web, including here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.