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Question: We would like to use this for canning. Can you use it as is or must we buy either a griddle or grill top so that the entire surface is uniform?
Document: Stove looks great although I haven't really cooked on it yet. It's a top quality item. The griddle on the other hand, has a bit of a rough finish. Haven't used it yet, but it looks like it could be a little hard to clean after cooking on it.
I love this cooker! It works like a champ. It is easy to set up, clean up and take down. In addition to the cooker I bought the bag to help store it better and the diffuser which is needed for the griddle. This is a must for anyone who camps a lot and cooks for several people. I have 5 kids and this makes camping so much easier for us. Prior to getting this we had one of those old fashioned Coleman tabletop cook stoves.
i bought this because the side burner on my grill didn't cut it. the camp chef expedition burns hot and heats up fast. love it. it gets 4 stars instead of 5 because the the built-in igniter only works on the left side. because i use flame tamers with this stove, the gas gets trapped underneath the tamer and results in a scary burst of flame when i finally get the right side lit.
By that, I mean things that I would have bought anyway, even if I opted for the lower priced Explorer.Thus, Explorer with carrying bag and griddle:  160. Buckmark II (Expedition 2X) with carrying bag and griddle:  150. And, I get a nicer stove and auto-ignition with the Buckmark II.So, really pay attention to the value you get with the Expedition/Buckmark stoves and grab one while you can.As for performance, they all work fantastic.
Great stove. I would recommend this to anybody wishing to own a stove for camping that really likes to cook or has a big crowd. The newer models are easy to adjust the flame on. Goes together in a flash. Everything you need is there except your propane tank. Two things I wish it had were a carrying case (optional) and adjustable legs. It's a little lower than I would prefer, but works fine. I agree with the concerns about the grease trap on the griddle.
This was a replacement for an similar grill. It does not come with covers. However, the iron griddle is very useful. The control knobs on the this grill are very poor. It's very tedious to control the flame because the control knobs do not control the opening of the gas gradually. Also, the air shutter control is hidden behind the cover and it's very tedious and dangerous  to rotate it especially if the burner is on.
That makes the Buckmark II even more relevant, as it appears to be the only current iteration of the Expedition 2X.Explorer:  Bare bones. Just a frame with two burners. By all accounts, a great stove and a real workhorse. Generally, 100 in either Camp Chef or Browning brands.Yukon:  Step up. Adds a metal enclosure around the grill to help with wind protection. Looks a little nicer. Same guts as the Explorer.Expedition:  Adds an auto-igniter to the Yukon model.
So I bought this for mostly camping as I did not want to have a bunch of little green propane bottles and worry about running out of fuel. With that said I did have to make more room for the larger propane tank and the grill itself takes up a good amount of space but after my first camping trip it was well worth it. This grill is a beast! The griddle is a great extra option.
I've always wanted one of these cook stoves. It is easy to hook up and use. It can be used at home, camp or on the go. I just wish I had more people to feed sometimes!
Heats up very quickly. Cooks more like a home stove than a camp stove. Very east to dissassemble and store.Highly reccommend Camp Chef products.
Answer: It's awesome for canning. It puts out a lot of heat and doesn't get the house hot in the summer time. It also goes much faster than doing it on the stove top.